What we’re about
The Gloucester County Nature Club (GCNC) was established in 1949, by a small group of Gloucester County, NJ residents with a common interest in the natural world. The Nature Club is a local nonprofit organization with no paid staff which strives to promote sound conservation practices and to educate others in the community about nature and the environment. The Nature Club provides monthly programs, field trips, and newsletters from September through June and special field trips in the summer months. In addition, the Nature Club holds special events throughout the year. Website: www.gcnatureclub.org
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bird Quest Training - Greenwich Lake Park #2Greenwich Lake Park, Gibbstown, NJ
The paved and unpaved trails here explore various habitats and wind past lagoons and waterways that drain eventually into the Delaware River. Look for Green Herons among the reeds and emergent vegetation. Listen for the song of the Yellow Warbler among other migrants.
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 3rd, see here.
Directions: From I-295 take exit 15 and turn Left onto Tomlin Station Road. After 0.3 miles, turn Right into the entrance for Greenwich Lake Park.
Leaders: Barb Bassett & Lloyd Shaw
- Bird Quest Training - RiverWinds ParkRiverwinds Restaurant, West Deptford, NJ
Riverside shrubs and forested areas along the Delaware River make for great birding here. Look for migrating warblers, scarlet tanagers, hawks and maybe a bald eagle!
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 3rd, see here.
Directions: Turn onto RiverWinds Drive. Go past the Community Center, then stay left. Meet at the parking lot just before the Riverwinds Restaurant entrance.
Leaders: Lloyd Shaw & Gary Lizzi
- Bird Quest Training - WIN Refuge (formerly Wheelabrator)Wheelabrator Wildlife Refuge and Butterfly Garden, Westville, NJ
At the intersection of the Delaware River and Big Timber Creek, the wide-open space behind the WIN plant is great habitat for swamp, meadow and river birds. 200 species have been recorded at the site. Trails and old roads make access easy.
To learn more about the main Bird Quest event on May 3rd, see here.
Directions: Access from Rt. 130 (Crown Point Rd,) opposite Hazel Ave in Westville, just south of Big Timber Creek. Meet at the pavilion in the parking lot.
Leaders: Dan & Danny Ceravolo
- Bird Quest 2025Wheelabrator Wildlife Refuge and Butterfly Garden, Westville, NJ
The Gloucester County Nature Club invites people of all ages to participate in the 25th annual Gloucester County Bird Quest. Novices and experienced birders are welcome.
Bird Quest starts with a morning of birding. The rules are simple: Identify as many different bird species as you can - by sight or sound - between 7 a.m. and noon, staying in Gloucester County.
You can participate by forming a team of your own or by joining any or all of three guided walks led by bird experts who will help identify bird species. Bird Quest is family and child friendly.
In the noon hour, all participants gather at WIN/Wheelabrator Wildlife Refuge in Westville for lunch, t-shirts, story swapping, and door prizes.
A series of 12 informal Bird Quest trainings is offered in late April and early May to help you brush up on your birding skills. Participants are invited to attend any of these free field trainings in the evenings, mornings and weekends before the Quest.
The cost to participate is $15 per person, which includes lunch and a T-shirt. Advance registration by April 27th is required. To register and for more details, please visit the Bird Quest website.
