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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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Send a wild valentine to that special someone

Looking for a unique Valentine for someone in your life? Show your wild side with one of our Valentine’s Day cards!

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You’re invited to our Wildlife Baby Shower!

Help us by delivering essential items in preparation for the upcoming arrival of THOUSANDS of injured and/or orphaned wild ones. There will be light refreshments, crafts for kids & special appearances by non-releasable wildlife! In 2024 we saw over 7,500 animals! That is the most we’ve seen to date.

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Internships at Cedar Run!

We are seeking an individual to be part of our Development Team. Join our team as a Part-Time Development Coordinator, working 22 hours per week. This role involves a blend of tasks, with two days in the Development Office (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 AM – 5 PM) and one day overseeing the Nature Center Welcome Desk (Fridays, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM). This position offers potential for full-time advancement.

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Sponsor-A-Research Nest Box Program

The Sponsor-A-Research Nest Box Program is a symbolic adoption of one of our research nest boxes. We are aiming to launch this in the first quarter of 2024 to aid in Cedar Run’s mission statement of habitat preservation and education.

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Summer Camp 2025 Coming Soon!

Go Wild This Summer!
Walk in the woods, dig in the dirt, and wade in the water during our week-long nature camps. Daily activities include hands-on experiences and experiments, visits with native wildlife, and creative play. Sessions available for ages 3 through 8th grade. Camps run June 23-August 15, 2025.

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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.

Upcoming Events

Feb
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5:00 pm Junior Owl Prowl
Junior Owl Prowl
Feb 22 @ 5:00 pm
Come out for an Junior Owl Prowl focused on our youngest owl enthusiasts! This program is geared toward children ages 4-7 (with an adult), but older siblings are welcome to... More →