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Background
and History
Elizabeth
and
James Woodford founded Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in 1957, on land they
purchased in 1951 in what was then the wilds of Medford, New Jersey. Over
the next 40 years they devoted their lives to Pinelands preservation,
environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation. Betty became an expert
botanist, naturalist, nature photographer and wildlife rehabilitator.
She was renowned for her Pinelands education programs. In 1997 the Woodford's
dream was realized when a Green Acres grant preserved Cedar Run's land
and buildings for future generations.
Today,
Cedar Run staff and board members continue Betty and Jim's work, led by
their daughter, Jeanne, who is the Refuge president.
Missions
- Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Environmental Education
- Habitat Preservation
Facilities
- 184 wooded acres surrounding pristine Cedar Run Lake
- Wildlife rehabilitation hospital and outdoor live-animal housing area
- Elizabeth Woodford Environmental Education and Nature Center with classrooms,
hands-on exhibits, library and offices
- Wooded nature trails that link uplands and wetlands
Education
More than 18,000 students participate annually
in the Refuge's education programs and hundreds more join outdoor adventures
in the Pine Barrens and attend family weekend workshops. Programs include
group tours, Refuge on Wheels, weekend workshops for families, field trips
and adult courses.
Wildlife
Rehabilitation
Nearly 4,000 wild animals were treated at
the rehab hospital in 2004, with a 30% survival rate. Many are returned to the wild. Others, whose
injuries prevent release, remain in our outdoor Wildlife Housing Area to help the public
learn about native species.
Habitat
Conservation
Through the New Jersey Green acres Program the Woodford Family has preserved
Cedar Run for future generations. We are working with state and local
agencies and private non-profits to create a Greenway across the southern
parts of Medford and Evesham townships. The Refuge has provided educational
programs on behalf of the Rattlesnake Protection Coalition working to
save endangered species habitat at "The Sanctuary."
Members
and Supporters
Cedar Run Refuge has over 5,300 members,
donors and Adopt-a-Wild-One "parents." Our quarterly publication,
News and Events, reaches 7,500 people.
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