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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 nearly 60 native residents, and a Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital that sees more than 6,000 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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Meet our Wildlife Rehabilitators

Cedar Run is beyond thankful for our Wildlife Rehabilitators. We have 3 federally licensed wildlife rehabilitators that work full time in our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital. Learn more about our team!

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We will miss you Mozart

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we have to let you know about the loss of our beloved resident Ball Python, Mozart. Mozart was one of a kind… More →

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Wildlife Baby Formula Fundraiser

Give wildlife babies a second chance! You can help support the starting costs of baby formula this season at Cedar Run! Last year, we treated over 4,000 orphaned baby wild animals. No matter the species, when they come in as infants, they are hand-fed species-specific formula multiple times throughout the day.

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Lori Swanson honored as SJYPA Halo Ball’s 2024 Individual Award Winner!

Lori Swanson has been named the South Jersey Young Professional Association’s (SJYPA) 2024 Individual Halo Ball Award Winner! The honored award is bestowed upon a young professional who exemplifies an… More →

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Wine Collection Fundrasier

Give the wines that give back – A portion of every purchase goes to the charity you have selected. Support them through your bottle purchase through Old York Cellars Winery.

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Wine Tasting Fundraiser Virtual Experience

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge Virtual Wine Tasting Experience, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 7 pm. Purchase a wine tasting kit by April 10, 2024 if you are having your kit shipped. Each package includes 3 half (375 ml) bottles of red, white and blush wines, tasting note sheets, aroma wheel and artisan chocolate truffles. The package is ideal for 2 or more people.

Upcoming Events

Mar
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12:00 pm Spring Equinox Lunch & Learn
Spring Equinox Lunch & Learn
Mar 19 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
To celebrate the first day of spring, we’ll have a fun visit with some of our resident ambassadors! Grab your lunch and come on over to learn more about Nocturnal... More →
2:00 pm Homeschool Classes (ages 11-13)
Homeschool Classes (ages 11-13)
Mar 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Ages 11-13 NEW for 2023! For older students we will be running 4-week sessions in October, November, March, April and May. We also hold a Family Night Hike in February.... More →
Mar
23
Sat
all-day Through Our Lenses Children’s Ph...
Through Our Lenses Children’s Ph...
Mar 23 – Apr 13 all-day
Through Our Lenses Children's Photo Contest
FREE WITH ADMISSION! Participate during refuge hours: 7 days, 10:00am–4:00pm (including Easter Sunday) Families with children ages 3–17 may take part in the FREE community competition. Each child can electronically... More →
9:00 am Citizen Science: WaterWatch
Citizen Science: WaterWatch
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am
Join us for an exciting opportunity to participate in our Citizen Science Program focused on monitoring water quality. This innovative program invites community members to actively engage in scientific research... More →