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Welcome!

This 45-acre township-owned property offers a stream, forest, meadow, network of trails and a community nature center. They are ideal for you, your family or a school field trip.  We are located at 481 Drexel Avenue, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648.

The “Friends of the Lawrence Nature Center” is a community volunteer organization.   Please join us,we need your help and support!

For more information about the Lawrence Nature Center,  please contact the Lawrence Township Recreation Department at 609-844-7067,  go to www. lawrencetwp.com   or email lawrencenaturecenter@gmail.com

Resources

  • Download the New Lawrence Nature Center Brochure.
  • Site Map and Information
    See the Brochure for a map of the Nature Center and Drexel Woods including trails.
  • Programs for all Ages
    Check announcements for upcoming events!
  • Download the Nature Coloring Book for a funfilled activity to enjoy nature and wildlife.
  • Where to Hike in Lawrence
    Use the guide to find local hiking trails.

MEETINGS (TIME/DAY)

The Friends of the Lawrence Nature Center (FLNC) meet at 7:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Nature Center. Please call the Lawrence Township Recreation Department at 609-844-7067 for schedule changes.

The LNC Education Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Lawrence Nature Center. Check the attached for updates and details.

You can also reach the Friends of the Lawrence Nature Center and the LNC Education Committee by emailing: lawrencenaturecenter@gmail.com

 

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Board of directors

2013 OFFICERS 
Anne Demarais, President 
Sue Herrmann, Vice President 
Linda Townsend, Treasurer 
John Gaskins, Secretary 
Rick Dutko, Naturalist 

2013 FLNC Board Members
Teresita Bastides‐Heron
Dave Bosted
Linda Burroughs
 Heidi D’Ascoli
Helen Dutko
Mike Erdie
Janet Kane
Pam Mount
Virginia Tomat 

The Deck is coming

CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DECK IS UNDERWAY!

Deck

Bert Nini, Rick Dutko and Mike Andrewsky manage the auger to drill holes for the posts.

Deck

Post holes are dug and ready for concrete to be poured.

Deck

Final concrete pouring for posts.

 

It is not too late to help fund this worthwhile endeavor. Please make checks payable to the Lawrence Nature Center (Deck Project on Memo Line) and send to: Lawrence Township Recreation Department 2207 Lawrence Road Lawrence Township NJ 08648.

 

 

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