What we’re about
The Gloucester County Nature Club (GCNC) was established in 1949, by a small group of Gloucester County, NJ residents with a common interest in the natural world. The Nature Club is a local nonprofit organization with no paid staff which strives to promote sound conservation practices and to educate others in the community about nature and the environment. The Nature Club provides monthly programs, field trips, and newsletters from September through June and special field trips in the summer months. In addition, the Nature Club holds special events throughout the year. Website: www.gcnatureclub.org
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Christmas Bird Count - Northwestern Gloucester CountyNeeds location
This nationwide citizen scientist mission, orchestrated by the National Audubon Society, has been underway for 125 years! Our local count is a 15-mile diameter circle split into 13 different areas (see the map) each with an area leader and good complement of assistants.
The leaders and their colleagues will venture out, some starting in the wee hours for owls and other nocturnal things, in an attempt to count all birds they can identify through sight and sound. One may help for as long as you would like; all day, half day, a few hours, or maybe even only owling as some do - if your group does it. Participation time may be arranged with your leader. Experience is not necessary. There should be enough “seasoned” birders in the group to assist you in identifying. In fact, I know most birders are thrilled to share their experiences and knowledge! This is how most of us learn!
Yes it can be cold, but that is part of the uniqueness. Flannel lined jeans are definitely advised. A good lunch, warm gloves or mittens and a pair of binoculars are helpful. Experience is not necessary! We have experienced birders waiting to help and teach.
This year again we will be doing the 'feeder watch' if you can't join us yet you are in the count circle. Sometimes some birds are seen by feeder watchers that escape those birders out beating the bushes!
Come one, come all! We would love to have you and would cherish the help.
Compiler, Ron Kegel
I can be reached at:
609-617-0635 cell
[email protected]Info on the national count effort: https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count/join-christmas-bird-count
- Field Trip - Floodgates Road Riverfront Park (Tour de Natural Places)Riverfront Park, Greenwich Township, NJ
Join us as we explore the natural places of Gloucester County as described in the 2020 Edition of Natural Places of Gloucester County, a publication of the Gloucester County Nature Club.
Meet at the lower parking lot before the dike. We will walk on the dike about 2 miles out and back. This site offers nice views of wildlife on the Delaware River and the Commodore Barry Bridge.
This event is free and open to the public.
Directions: From Interstate 295 Exit 14 (Repaupo Station Road), take Repaupo Station Road west. In 0.6 miles it crosses over Route 44 and becomes Floodgates Road. Continue on Floodgates Road another 1.6 miles to a "T" intersection at the river, then turn right. The road then ends at the Riverfront Park parking lot.
Trip Leaders: Sue Bergmann and Marilyn Henry
Site Information: See Natural Places of Gloucester County, pages 25-26, Location #5.
- Field Trip - Stewart Memorial Park & Harrison Lake WMA (Tour de Natural Places)Stewart Memorial Park, Harrisonville, NJ
Join us as we explore the natural places of Gloucester County as described in the 2020 Edition of Natural Places of Gloucester County, a publication of the Gloucester County Nature Club.
Meet at the Stewart Memorial Park parking lot off of Ferrell Rd. We will walk about 1+ miles. We will then drive a short distance to see Harrison Lake.
This event is free and open to the public.
Trip Leaders: Sue Bergmann and Marilyn Henry
Site Information: See Natural Places of Gloucester County, pages 122-123, Location #27, and pages 119-121, Location #26.
