Cedar Run Refuge is located on 185 tranquil acres in the Pine Barrens of southwestern Medford, New Jersey. The Elizabeth Woodford Pine Barrens Education Center crowns a bluff on Cedar Run Lake’s northern shore. Inside, hands-on exhibits and graphics about Pinelands ecology and wildlife entertain and educate visitors. The “Goodness, Snakes!” exhibit is a favorite. Easy-walking trails wind through woodlands and wetlands, linking the Education Center with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Compound. The Refuge cares for more than 3,500 native wild animals each year and those that cannot be released remain in outdoor enclosures under sheltering pines. Deer, raccoon, fox, hawks, owls and even a bald eagle can be seen here.

Direction from Major Highways: From Route 73, take Marlton Parkway east to Hopewell Road (Parkway becomes Hopewell Road at Taunton Blvd). Fourth left after passing Taunton onto Centennial Avenue. Two miles on Centennial to dead end at Borton’s and turn right. First left onto Sawmill Road.

Refuge entrance is first left. From Route 70, take Route 541 (Main Street) south through Medford. At third light, right onto Jackson Road. Cross Tuckerton at next light, continuing for 2 ½ miles. Refuge entrance is on right, ¼ mile after blacktop ends.