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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
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 →
Mar
29
Fri
all-day Registration Now Open: ReDiscove...
Registration Now Open: ReDiscove...
Mar 29 – Mar 30 all-day
Registration Now Open: ReDiscovery Weekend
All events, unless otherwise noted, run approximately 30 mins. PICK YOUR DAY: Get your tickets for each day! Schedule: Ongoing, 10am-4pm – Treasure Trail: Follow the clues around Cedar Run... More →
Apr
1
Mon
9:00 am Science Rocks! Day-Off
Science Rocks! Day-Off
Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run! Join us for exciting science experiments, hikes, animal encounters and more! K-5th grade. Space is limited to 20 children per group. Children should dress... More →
7:00 pm Wildscaping for Wildlife: Virtua...
Wildscaping for Wildlife: Virtua...
Apr 1 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Join us for the Wildscaping for Wildlife: Virtual Education Series, a six-part exploration into the world of Wildscaping – where nature meets landscaping and the importance of planting with native... More →