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Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is a 171-acre non-profit wildlife refuge, wildlife rehabilitation hospital & nature center on the edge of the New Jersey Pinelands.

Cedar Run includes the Woodford Nature Center, a Wildlife Housing Area with more than 50 native residents, and a Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital that sees more than 7,000 wild animals each year. The overall mission of Cedar Run is to serve as a community resource on the importance of protecting and enhancing healthy ecosystems for all.

Our Nature Center and hiking trails are open to the public 7 days a week!

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GivingTuesday: Your Commitment, Your Impact, Your Place In The Wild

You can make a big difference in the community! Help us reach our Giving Tuesday goal of $15,000 to help make an impact on wildlife and habitats.

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Now Hiring: Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Internship

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is expanding our team and seeking to fill a Full Time Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Intern Posted 11/11/2024 About Cedar Run Cedar Run is a non-profit… More →

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Become a Preservation Partner

Support Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge with a monthly donation to help care for injured and orphaned animals. Your commitment ensures vital conservation efforts and makes a real difference! Join us in safeguarding New Jersey’s natural beauty and biodiversity. This year, we had a record breaking year seeing over 7,300 animals come through our Rehabilitation Hospital doors. As a valued member, your contributions ensure future generations can enjoy our wildlife and our habitats.

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Now Hiring: Part-time Bilingual (Spanish) Environmental Educator

The Bilingual Environmental Educator implements Cedar Run’s environmental education efforts including Refuge-on-Wheels programs, on-site programs, virtual programs, and the care of Wildlife Ambassadors. As a Bilingual Environmental Educator, you expand our influence and promote a sense of belonging among Spanish-speaking members of our community. This position works directly with volunteers and the public to ensure quality experiences. Evening and weekend hours are required.

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Autumn with the Animals, Pre-Register Today!

A fun-filled day for the whole family! Go wild for our wildlife programs, live music, canoeing, food, games, crafts, campfire & more! Great for children ages 3 & up!

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Trails, Tails & Ales 5k Trail Fun Run & Beer Garden

Run for a cause this fall in our annual 5k Trail Run. Run or walk on this exclusive trail for our 5K only. Participants will receive an event t-shirt*, lite bites before the race, meet and greets with one of our residents & a sample cup for our beer garden with 5 breweries to taste. Geared for all ages, beer garden is for 21+ only. No professional timer will be present for this event.

Upcoming Events

Dec
10
Tue
10:00 am You and Me Preschool
You and Me Preschool
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Our You and Me program is held once a month year-round, with Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday sessions available to choose from. Classes run 10:00-11:00 am or 11:15 am -12:15 pm.... More →
Dec
11
Wed
10:00 am You and Me Preschool
You and Me Preschool
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Our You and Me program is held once a month year-round, with Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday sessions available to choose from. Classes run 10:00-11:00 am or 11:15 am -12:15 pm.... More →