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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary, Millburn, NJ

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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary

A historic woodland garden and bird sanctuary in Short Hills offering trails and environmental education.

324 Forest Drive South, Short Hills, NJ 07078 · Millburn, NJ

About Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary

The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is a historic woodlands garden and educational institution in Short Hills, New Jersey. It blends arts, sciences, and humanities to explore how people and the natural world relate. Its 16-acre forest, once degraded, now serves as a restoration demonstration aimed at a healthy, diverse woodland. Visitors can explore its trails, join citizen science projects such as FrogWatch and salamander surveys, and take part in programs for children, families, and adults.

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