Preserving Land
and protecting natural diversity
2024 Annual Report
Check out our latest Annual Report!
Learn about New Jersey's rare flora
Read a Rare Plant Profile published by the New Jersey Natural Heritage Program
Petty's Island
Where people connect with nature
Our Mission
To preserve land in its natural state for enjoyment by the public and to protect natural diversity through the acquisition of open space.
30,000+ Acres Preserved 120+ Preserves 50+ years
Explore
Find a preserve in your area to experience and enjoy.
Hunting
Deer hunting is allowed on some preserves to help preserve biodiversity.
Board Meetings
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Latest News
In 2019, New Jersey Natural Lands Trust celebrates its 50th anniversary. What better way to mark this event than by profiling the world’s largest known population of a stunning and globally rare plant species, which also happens to be found on a Trust preserve. Click here to enjoy the story >
