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Congratulations to Hutcheson Memorial Forest Center for being added to the Old Growth Forest Network!

Mettlers woods, the old growth forest portion of Hutcheson Memorial Forest, has just been officially accepted into the Old Growth Forest Network! The Old-Growth Forest Network is the only national network in the U.S. of protected, old-growth, native forests and their goal is to identify and preserve old-growth forests around the country. Learn more by watching the report on New Jersey Spotlight News covering the induction and its importance.

Accessible Trail Design for Hutcheson Memorial Forest

[caption id="attachment_1137" align="alignleft" width="225"] Sean Aronson at future site of HMF old growth accessible trail.[/caption] Sean Aronson, a senior at East Brunswick High School, has designed an accessible trail at the Hutcheson Memorial Forest Center to promote inclusivity in old growth ecosystems. Aronson (17) says “There are very few opport...

Congratulations to Hutcheson Memorial Forest Center for being added to the Old Growth Forest Network!

Welcome to Hutcheson Memorial Forest Center

Learn more about the unique history, flora, and fauna of over 200 hectares of protected land, including one of the few remaining old growth forests of the Mid-Atlantic region.

Volunteer Days

We offer several volunteer days throughout the year. Check our calendar for upcoming days to participate.

Research

Here at the Hutcheson Memorial Forest Center we are active in ecological research including studies on invasion, gap dynamics, restoration, succession, and more.

Public Tours

Do you want to visit HMFC? Join us for one of our upcoming tour dates.

Moth Night

Save the date for HMFC’s first participation in moth week, Friday, June 26, 2024! We will be having ecologist, Dr. Elena Targalia, for an engaging night about moths! Mark those calendars! National Moth Week is July 20 – 28, 2024.

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Accessible Trail Design for Hutcheson Memorial Forest

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Congratulations to Hutcheson Memorial Forest Center for being added to the Old Growth Forest Network!

Welcome to Hutcheson Memorial Forest Center

Learn more about the unique history, flora, and fauna of over 200 hectares of protected land, including one of the few remaining old growth forests of the Mid-Atlantic region.

Volunteer Days

We offer several volunteer days throughout the year. Check our calendar for upcoming days to participate.

Research

Here at the Hutcheson Memorial Forest Center we are active in ecological research including studies on invasion, gap dynamics, restoration, succession, and more.

Public Tours

Do you want to visit HMFC? Join us for one of our upcoming tour dates.

Moth Night

Save the date for HMFC’s first participation in moth week, Friday, June 26, 2024! We will be having ecologist, Dr. Elena Targalia, for an engaging night about moths! Mark those calendars! National Moth Week is July 20 – 28, 2024.

Featured News

Accessible Trail Design for Hutcheson Memorial Forest