340 Pine Avenue, Deptford, NJ 08096
A Greenway on the Banks of Big Timber Creek in Deptford Township
upcoming events
WALK IN THE WILD AT OLD PINE FARM NATURAL LANDS TRUST ANNOUNCEMENT
CHILDREN’S WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION AT OLD PINE FARM NATURAL LANDS TRUST SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19th 2P
CHILDREN’S WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION AT OLD PINE FARM NATURAL LANDS TRUST SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19th 2P
Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust’s monthly Walk in the Wild program on the third Sundays
has come to an end for 2021.
Due to the Covid-19 virus, Old Pine Farm is not hosting indoor programs during the cold
weather.
We anticipate to resume the program in spring 2022; however, we are looking for a volunteer to
lead this project. Responsibilities include contacting potential presenters, creating a calendar of
events, and coordinating advertising for each event. No experience necessary. We will help you
get set up for success.
Anyone who is interested or has any questions, please scroll to the bottom of this page and send
us your name and email address.
In the meantime, the trails at Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust are open for walking from
dawn to dusk. The 36 acres along Big Timber Creek consists of woodlands, meadow and
wetlands. There is a picnic table down by the creek as well as a meditation bench.
There is a parking lot at the end of Rankin Avenue in Blackwood Terrace with a sign to let you
know you have arrived at the right plac
CHILDREN’S WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION AT OLD PINE FARM NATURAL LANDS TRUST SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19th 2P
CHILDREN’S WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION AT OLD PINE FARM NATURAL LANDS TRUST SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19th 2P
CHILDREN’S WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION AT OLD PINE FARM NATURAL LANDS TRUST SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19th 2P
Join us as we celebrate the winter solstice, the official start to winter! This program will be geared toward young children and begin in the Willoughby House on Sunday, December 19th at 2 p.m. We will start with a craft (bird feeders and lamp luminaries) and slide show lesson narrated by Dr. Dan Duran. We will discuss ‘What Animals do in Winter’ and then head outside on a guided nature walk.
Our celebration will conclude at the fire pit by the Willoughby House where we will sing songs and enjoy hot cocoa!
The minimum age to participate is three years old. Everyone will be required to wear a mask inside. Layers and warm winter clothing is advised as we will be both inside and outside.
Dr. Daniel P. Duran is a Professor at Rowan University, and a Naturalist in Gloucester County running many nature programs at Scotland Run Park. Currently, he teaches courses about a variety of topics pertaining to ecology, evolution, insects, and plants. He is also President and co-founder of a non-profit insect conservation organization, The Mid-Atlantic Native and Threatened Insect Zoo (MANTIZ).
We will meet at the Willoughby House at the end of Pine Avenue, off Good Intent Road in Blackwood Terrace, or you can put "340 Pine Avenue, Deptford" into your favorite mapping service. There is an additional small parking lot available at the end of Rankin Ave, one block from Pine Ave. Please check our website www.oldpinefarm.org or our Facebook page for changes and directions. Information, questions, and registration: Call or text Joan, 856-340-3208. C
Our Mission
Old Pine Farm
Old Pine Farm
Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust is dedicated to the continued care of the woods, wetlands, and meadow it manages. We are continuing to acquire additional lots to connect the original Old Pine Farm acreage to a larger trail network running through the Blackwood Terrace area. We also strive to create a deciated green trail from the headw
Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust is dedicated to the continued care of the woods, wetlands, and meadow it manages. We are continuing to acquire additional lots to connect the original Old Pine Farm acreage to a larger trail network running through the Blackwood Terrace area. We also strive to create a deciated green trail from the headwaters of Big Timber Creek to the Delaware River.
Currently, Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust is working toward the immediate goals of obtaining additional property to complete the greenway, as well as the purchase of Willoughby House.
Old Pine Farm
Old Pine Farm
Old Pine Farm
Consisting of more than 45 acres of land, Old Pine Farm is one of the few remaining natural and protected areas along the highly developed tidal portion of Big Timber Creek. It offers a variety of terrain, including a meadow, woodlands, and wetlands, while being surrounded on three sides by many acres of fresh water in the Big Timber Cre
Consisting of more than 45 acres of land, Old Pine Farm is one of the few remaining natural and protected areas along the highly developed tidal portion of Big Timber Creek. It offers a variety of terrain, including a meadow, woodlands, and wetlands, while being surrounded on three sides by many acres of fresh water in the Big Timber Creek.
The original Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust includes land contiguous to the Big Timber Creek and the Willoughby property, roughly 33 acres. In 2001, the trust purchased an additional 5.1 acres south of Good Intent Road along Bayer Avenue, creating an area called Greenway I. After this purchase, the trustees established a goal of developing a trail to connect Greenway I to the original 33 acres. This lead to the 2003 purchase of another 9.6 acres of land at the end of Second Avenue. This property, Greenway II, adjoins Greenway I. In 2006, an additional 3.3 acres of land between First Avenue and McNaughton Avenue was obtained, creating Greenway III.Acquiring these properties can take up to several years per property, since the process involves getting approval from the New Jersey Green Acres program, finding funds for payment, having the land appraised, and doing a title search.