Marcy Green Center
Rate this placeNearby: Marcy Green North Rodney Park South
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Marcy Green Center is a nature preserve and education center located in New Jersey.
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Summary
There are many good reasons to visit, including the opportunity to learn about the local flora and fauna, explore the walking trails, and participate in educational programs for people of all ages. Visitors can see a variety of habitats, including wetlands, meadows, and forests, and observe wildlife such as birds, turtles, and deer.
Specific points of interest at the Marcy Green Center include the butterfly garden, which is home to a variety of native species, and the bird blind, which allows visitors to observe birds up close without disturbing them. The center also features a variety of exhibits and displays that provide information about the local ecosystem and the importance of preserving it.
Interesting facts about the Marcy Green Center include the fact that it was originally an agricultural property that was transformed into a nature preserve by the township of Evesham. The center is named after Marcy Green, a former mayor of Evesham who was instrumental in preserving the property. The center is also home to a variety of rare and endangered species, including the bog turtle and the red-headed woodpecker.
The best time of year to visit the Marcy Green Center is in the spring and summer, when the weather is mild and many of the native plants and animals are in full bloom. However, the center is open year-round and offers seasonal programs and events throughout the year. Visitors should check the center’s website for the most up-to-date information on hours, programs, and events.
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Park & Land Designation Reference
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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