PO Box 125, 790 Ewing Avenue
Franklin Lakes, NJ
07417
(201) 891-2185
Operated by the New Jersey Audubon Society, Lorrimer Sanctuary contains 14 wooded acres with winding Self-Guided trails throughout.
Formerly a private estate, the grounds feature a main house, parts of which date to the 1700's, that has a Visitors' Center with an exhibit and lecture room, winter bird feeding station, interpretive displays, hands-on exhibits and gift shop.
Lorrimer offers a variety of programs for Adults and Families, including Nature Study Workshops, Slide Presentations (for groups), Nature Weekends, and Bird Watching Field Trips.
School Programs include Keys to the Kingdom (pre-K): a sensory experience introducing kids to nature; Sun Chain Gang (grade 2): an exploration of plant and animal relationships to the sun; and Reading the Landscape (grade 5): a comparative study that teaches students to observe and interpret different habitats and evidence of human history. A number of other programs are available for other grade levels, including programs created in conjunction with teachers for grades 7 - 12.
Teacher Workshops and Outreach Programs are also offered, as are special programs for non-school Youth Groups, making Lorrimer a comprehensive educational resource.
Hours: Wednesday thru Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 1 - 5.
Admission: FREE. Nominal fee for family and group programs. School Programs $3.00 per student, $50.00 minimum. Call for details.
Reservations: At least 4 weeks in advance.
Lunch: No facilities.
Handicapped: Not accessible.
Directions: Rt. 4 West to Rt. 208 north. Exit at Ewing Ave. West on Ewing Ave. to Sanctuary.
Time: 30 minutes from George Washington Bridge.
Nearby: Space Farms Zoo & Museum , Franklin Mineral Museum , Sterling Hill Mine , Dey Mansion , Weis Ecology Center .