- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary
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The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary (16.5 acres), also known as the Hartshorn Arboretum, is an arboretum and bird sanctuary located at 324 Forest Drive South, Short Hills, in Essex County, New Jersey. Its trails are open to the public daily without charge. Various programs are also offered for children, families, and adults.
The arboretum was begun by Miss Cora Hartshorn in 1923 on undeveloped woodland of oaks, tulip trees, dogwood, and beech. She designed a system of roads and walking paths; by 1938 there were 3 miles (4.8 km) of paths. In 1958 she donated the arboretum to the township.
The arboretum contains 45 species of trees, including 275-year-old tulip trees, as well as rare ferns, over 150 species of wildflowers, and 100 species of birds.
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Animals
The stone house is filled with animals from various backgrounds, these are some, if not all, of them:
Reptiles
- Leopard Geckos
- Iguana <-- Deceased
- Chinese box turtles
- Eastern Painted Turtles
- Ball Python
Mammals
Amphibians
Invertebrates
Additions
Around 1970, an addition to the "Stone house" was added as there was a need for more office space.
In 2006, this addition was removed and replaced with a more modern extension and a renovation of the interior of the original stone house. The main part of the stone house was left intact due to its status as a historical building. Modifications included a bird-viewing area with video cameras, basement storage and interior remodeling for a more natural habitat.
Offerings
In addition to free, public trails, the Hartshorn Arboretum offers a variety of programs and events for children, families, and adults. These include hikes, camping trips, biking trips, classes for children aged approximately 2 through 16. Volunteering opportunities are also available. One program offered is their 'Environmental Eagles,' a program meeting on Saturday mornings throughout the school year, allows students from grades 1 to 12 to collaboratively work together to care for the many animals housed there. This group also helps to organize events and maintain trails.
See also
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Bird sanctuaries Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary • Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary • Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary • Mayani Bird Sanctuary • Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital and Sanctuary • Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary • Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary • Porbandar Bird Sanctuary • Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary/ Kulik Bird Sanctuary • Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary • Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary • Tamil Nadu Bird Sanctuaries (13) • Thattekad Bird Sanctuary • Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary
Categories:- Bird sanctuaries of the United States
- 1923 establishments in the United States
- Arboreta in New Jersey
- Botanical gardens in New Jersey
- Protected areas of Essex County, New Jersey
- Nature centers in New Jersey
- Nature reserves in New Jersey
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