Middletown|Local Event
From Vision to Reality: NJR’s Support Builds a Home for Conservation and Community
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In 2024, the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) brought a decades-old dream to life by acquiring Scudder Preserve, a stunning 90-acre expanse in Middletown, New Jersey. Today, thanks to a generous $500,000 grant from New Jersey Resources (NJR), MCF is able to undertake a five-year endeavor to restore the preserve’s ecological health, transforming it into a vibrant hub where nature will meet community. Already underway are wetland delineations, ecological assessments, bioswale planning, and a deer management initiative, all aimed at fostering resilience and biodiversity — including safeguarding habitat for endangered and special concern species and a remarkable 201-year-old tulip tree.
Trails are being mapped and added to AllTrails, guided walks are inviting the public to connect with the land, and signage is being installed to enhance accessibility. Looking to the future, NJR’s continued support will enable MCF to ensure Scudder Preserve thrives as both a living classroom and a gathering space for all. Thank you, NJR!
Read the full story on MCF's website.
Photo Caption:
Ray Bukowski, NJR's Managing Director of Government Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability, and Katie Feery, NJR's Director of Strategic Initiatives and Sustainability, celebrate the next installment of the Scudder grant distribution with MCF president Matt Cohen and Marty McHugh, chair of the Scudder Preserve Committee. Photo by Bill Kastning.