Cape May Bird Observatory, 701 E Lake Dr, Cape May Point, NJ 08212, US

HistoryElizabeth 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.SpecialtiesCedar Run is one of the region's busiest nature and environmental education centers. We are also NJ's busiest wild animal rehabilitation center providing care for nearly 6,000 injured and abandoned animals each year. Come visit our nature center and view our resident wild animals. Hike trails throughout the refuge's 171 acres of Pine Barrens habitat. Open 7 days a week. Free to members. Nonmembers: Adults $10/ Children $5 (children 3 and under are free) Our Wildlife Hospital is open spring/summer 9-7 fall/winter 9-4, seven days a week. Our Nature Center is open 10-4 year round.