{"id":111,"date":"2021-12-01T18:29:38","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T18:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/seeds\/?page_id=111"},"modified":"2025-08-28T15:12:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T15:12:33","slug":"environmental-education-centers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/seeds\/environmental-education-centers\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Education Centers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;342&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjYXJvdXNlbC1jYXB0aW9uJTIwZC1tZC1ibG9jayUyMGQtc20tYmxvY2slMjIlM0UlMEElMDklM0NoMSUzRUVudmlyb25tZW50YWwlMjBFZHVjYXRpb24lMjBDZW50ZXJzJTNDJTJGaDElM0UlMEElM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Visit the many environmental education centers across the state.<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"p-2 mx-4 btn btn-outline-success\" href=\"#round\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-trees\"><\/i> Year-round Centers<\/a><a class=\"p-2 ml-4 btn btn-outline-success\" href=\"#season\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-trees\"><\/i> Seasonal Centers<\/a><a class=\"p-2 ml-4 btn btn-outline-success\" href=\"#observe\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-moon-stars\"><\/i> Seasonal Observatories<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<a name=\"round\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Open year-round<\/h2>\n<h2><i class=\"fa-solid fa-trees\"><\/i><span style=\"color: #69ab43;\"> Environmental Education Centers<\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Please call to confirm hours.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664302983112{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/capemaypointstatepark.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape May Point State Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Cape May Point, Cape May County<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Nature Center houses exhibits displaying the natural and cultural heritage of the Cape May region. Included is an exhibit on the \u201cCape May Diamonds,\u201d the smooth, clear quartz crystals found on nearby beaches. Also, on display are exhibits about bird migration, shoreline erosion, Native Americans and the marine environment.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, call 609-884-215<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Open daily<br \/>\n8:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664303086775{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/rancocasstatepark.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rancocas State Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Westampton, Burlington County<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/rancocasnaturecenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rancocas Nature Center<\/a> for nature artifacts, several live native reptiles, donated animal mounts, and more.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, email <a href=\"mailto:info@rancocasnaturecenter.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@rancocasnaturecenter.org<\/a> or call 609-261-2495<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays &amp; Sundays<br \/>\n12:00 p.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664303026792{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/highpointstatepark.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High Point State Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Wantage, Sussex County\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Interpretive Center is housed in the restored \u201cGrey Rock Inn\u201d which was built in the early 1930s from native stone to serve as the park restaurant and cafeteria. Today this unique building hosts exhibits about the natural and cultural history of the park, incorporating many historic photographs and post cards.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, email <a href=\"mailto:highpointprograms@deptest.nj.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">highpointprograms@deptest.nj.gov<\/a> or call 973\u2012875\u20121471<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Saturday &#8211; Sunday, staff permitting[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664303043692{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/islandbeachstatepark.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Island Beach State Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Seaside Park, Ocean County<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Forked River Interpretive and Nature Center located 7 miles into the park.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/islandbeachnatureprograms.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">islandbeachnatureprograms.org<\/a> or call 732-793-1315.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Summer &#8211; Open daily<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Fall &#8211; Spring &#8211; Open weekdays<br \/>\n10:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664303059565{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/libertystatepark.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liberty State Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Jersey City, Hudson County<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Nature Center is an environmental and historical education facility located on Freedom Way. The center features exhibits on the natural history and ecology of the Hudson River Estuary.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please call 201-915-3400 x501 or email <a href=\"mailto:LSPNatureCenter@deptest.nj.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LSPNatureCenter@deptest.nj.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Open daily<br \/>\n8:00 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1736522937586{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;border-color: #69ab43 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/forest\/education\/frec.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forest Resource Education Center<\/a> (FREC)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><b>Jackson, Ocean County<\/b><\/p>\n<p>FREC provides forestry education and recreation on 900 acres with 8.8 miles of trails in the north edge of the pine barrens. The Interpretive Center is 300\u2019 from the trout stocked Toms River tributary, adjacent to the State Forest Nursery, and has a museum quality display area as well as a modern multimedia equipped classroom.<\/p>\n<p>For information: 732-928-2360 or\u00a0<u><a title=\"mailto:FREC@deptest.nj.gov\" href=\"mailto:FREC@deptest.nj.gov\" data-linkindex=\"6\">FREC@deptest.nj.gov<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Trails open Sunrise to Sunset<\/p>\n<p>Center open weekdays 8:30 a.m. &#8211; 4:30 p.m.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706731290096{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/cheesequakestatepark.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheesequake State Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Matawan, Monmouth County<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Interpretive Center features live displays of animals as well as local history. The center is located a short distance from the trailhead parking area on the Red\/Green\/Blue trail.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, call 732-566-3208[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<a name=\"season\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Open seasonally<\/h2>\n<h2><i class=\"fa-solid fa-trees\"><\/i><span style=\"color: #69ab43;\"> Environmental Education Centers<\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Please call to confirm hours.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664303147941{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/allairestatepark.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allaire State Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Farmingdale, Monmouth County<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Open seasonally<br \/>\nCall 732-938-2371 for hours.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664303162069{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/brendantbyrnestateforest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brendan T Byrne State Forest<\/a><br \/>\n<strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">New Lisbon, Burlington County<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Nature Center features nature displays on NJ&#8217;s beautiful Pine Barrens ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrendanTByrneSF\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a>\u00a0or call 609-726-1191<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Memorial Day &#8211; Labor Day<br \/>\nOpen Daily<\/p>\n<p>April, May, September, October<br \/>\nOpen weekends<\/p>\n<p>8:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664303176863{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/parvinstatepark.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parvin State Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Pittsgrove, Salem County<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Visit the Interpretive Nature Center to discover Parvin&#8217;s special habitat on the edge of the pine barrens ecoregion. The center is located off of Forest Road (Blue Trail) across from the group camping area.<\/p>\n<p>For more information visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/parvinstatepark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a> or call 856-358-8616<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Open seasonally[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706731280489{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/washingtoncrossingstatepark.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Crossing State Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Titusville, Mercer County\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Nature Interpretive Center houses a collection of live and preserved wildlife specimens, nature dioramas, light board identification games, a computer learning station, nature charts, books and a live observation honey bee hive.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, call 609-737-0609[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706731270684{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Batsto Village, <a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/whartonstateforest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wharton State Forest<\/a><br \/>\n<strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Hammonton, Atlantic County\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Annie M. Carter Interpretive Center, located on the banks of Batsto Lake, offers a variety of programs and displays on wildlife and plant life within the forest.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, call 609-884-215[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<a name=\"observe\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Open seasonally<\/h2>\n<h2><i class=\"fa-solid fa-moon-stars\"><\/i><span style=\"color: #69ab43;\"> Observatories<\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664303220906{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Greenwood Observatory<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>at<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/jennyjumpstateforest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jenny Jump State Forest\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Hope, Warren County\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/uacnj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Astronomy Clubs of NJ<\/a>\u00a0operates the observatory which is located within Jenny Jump State Forest.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Saturday nights<br \/>\nApril &#8211; October<br \/>\n8:00 p.m. &#8211; 10:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>View the <a href=\"http:\/\/uacnj.org\/pubprograms.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">program schedule<\/a> or contact <a href=\"mailto:info@uacnj.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@uacnj.org<\/a> for more information.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664303244598{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Paul Robinson Observatory<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>at<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/parks\/voorheesstatepark.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Voorhees State Park<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.njaa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Astronomical Association<\/a> operates the observatory which has one of the largest privately owned telescopes in New Jersey.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Saturday nights<br \/>\nJune &#8211; October<br \/>\n8:30 p.m. &#8211; 10:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>View the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.njaa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">program schedule<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1664303265806{margin-top: px !important;margin-right: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;margin-left: px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-left-color: #69ab43 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #69ab43 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #69ab43 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #69ab43 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>John W. 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