Cinnaminson Woman Named Educator at Wildlife Refuge

A former middle school educator from Cinnaminson with more than 21 years of experience is now a part-time educator at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, an environmental education center and wildlife rehabilitation hospital based in Medford.

Julie Burns has accepted the position, Cedar Run announced on Monday.

Burns creates innovative education programs for students, according to Cedar Run.

The goal of the programs is to foster respect and appreciation for natural surroundings by actively interacting with the local ecosystem.

At Cedar Run, she will be assisting with all aspects of the education department including individual school and public programs as well as the nature center’s summer camp.

Burns holds a K-8 public school teaching certification from Rider University and a bachelor’s degree from Rowan University.

Additionally, Moorestown’s Denise Petti has accepted a position as Director of Development and Communications at Cedar Run.

“I am pleased to welcome two more team members to the Cedar Run staff,” said Jeanne Gural, Executive Director of Cedar Run. “Both have a plethora of knowledge to share and their values align beautifully with Cedar Run’s mission. I’m excited to watch these two individuals help propel our organization forward.”

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge sits on 171 wooded acres on the edge of the New Jersey Pinelands. Cedar Run includes the Woodford Nature Center, an outdoor housing area with more than 60 native residents, and a wildlife rehabilitation hospital. The overall mission of Cedar Run is to serve as a community resource on the importance of protecting and enhancing healthy ecosystems for all. For more information, visit www.cedarrun.org.

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