Welcome!
The Lawrence Nature Center is a center for outdoor education and community development in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. Located in Lawrenceville, the 36-acre property includes woods (known as The Drexel Woods), pasture, and a portion of the Shabakunk Creek. Since 2003, the Nature Center has hosted numerous nature programs and events including guided birdwalks, a community bonfire, nighttime bat hikes, and Earth Day festivities. As of Summer 2006, an existing house on the property is being transformed into a space that will be used for educational programs for the community. The existing garage has already been renovated into an outdoor classroom.
For more information about The Lawrence Nature Center, please contact the Lawrence Township Recreation Department at 609-844-7065 or through lawrencetwp.com.
Meetings
The Friends of the Lawrence Nature Center meet at 6:45pm every first Monday of each month at the Nature Center. Please call the Lawrence Township Recreation Department at 609-844-7065 for schedule changes.
Activities
Many activities you can currently enjoy at The Lawrence Nature Center include:
- Hiking the Trails
See the Brochure for a Trail Map. - Programs for all Ages
Check announcements for upcoming events! - Bird Watching
Including woodthrushes, phoebes, and ovenbirds to name a few. - Tree Identification
Giant beech trees, musclewood, sassafrass, and sweet gum. - Help volunteer to maintain and develop The Lawrence Nature Center!
This site is sponsored by The Township of Lawrence. For webpage comments or questions,
please contact Steve Groeger. Web site design by Monica Zhou and Castle Haven.