Rutgers Ecological Preserve
| Rutgers Ecological Preserve | |
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_along_the_Green_and_Red_Trails_in_the_Rutgers_Ecological_Preserve_in_New_Jersey.jpg) Rutgers Ecological Preserve | |
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| Coordinates | 40°31′27″N 74°27′23″W / 40.5241°N 74.4564°W |
| Owner | Rutgers University |
The Rutgers University Ecological Preserve (RUEP), previously known as Kilmer Woods, is a nature teaching area owned by Rutgers University. This 370 acres (1.5 km2) tract of land is part of the Livingston Campus of Rutgers and is located within the towns of Piscataway, Edison, and Highland Park in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It contains a wide variety of plant life and supports a range of wood dwelling creatures.
History
In November, 2014, a new gateway kiosk was dedicated to the memory of Charlie Kontos, Jr.[1]
Activities
The RUEP is a popular place for hikers and mountain bikers in the central NJ area, especially Rutgers students. It contains challenging terrain that is very close to campus.
Maps of the RUEP
- Most recent trail map (Updated 8/15/2014) provided by Rutgers University
- Historic Trail Map Provided by Highland Park Environmental Commission
References
- ^ "New gateway kiosk dedicated". November 10, 2014. Archived from the original on March 5, 2015.
External links
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