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Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is a 171-acre non-profit wildlife refuge, wildlife rehabilitation hospital & nature center on the edge of the New Jersey Pinelands.

Cedar Run includes the Woodford Nature Center, a Wildlife Housing Area with more than 50 native residents, and a Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital that sees more than 7,000 wild animals each year. The overall mission of Cedar Run is to serve as a community resource on the importance of protecting and enhancing healthy ecosystems for all.

Our Nature Center and hiking trails are open to the public 7 days a week!

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Trails, Tails, & Ales 2026

Run for a cause this fall in our annual 5k Trail Run. Run or walk on this exclusive trail for our 5K only. Participants will receive a limited edition event… More →

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Native Plant Sale 2026

Our native plant sale is an exciting and inclusive event for everyone that promotes environmental sustainability and engages the community in appreciating and preserving local biodiversity.

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Registration Now Open: ReDiscovery Weekend 2026

There’s something for everyone during these 2 exciting days in the wild! Fees cover a full day of activities for one day only. Come for one thing, or do it all! Plus, the returning favorite, Raptor Egg Hunt!

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Sponsor-A-Research Nest Box Program

The Sponsor-A-Research Nest Box Program is a symbolic adoption of one of our research nest boxes. We are aiming to launch this in the first quarter of 2024 to aid in Cedar Run’s mission statement of habitat preservation and education.

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Now Hiring: Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Internship

The Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Internship is designed to provide hands-on experience and training in three key areas: wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education, and nonprofit development. This position supports Cedar Run’s mission to preserve New Jersey’s native wildlife and habitats while offering a well-rounded educational experience.

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Save the date: Wildlife Baby Shower on February 7th

You are cordially invited to Woodford Cedar Run’s Wildlife Baby Shower on Saturday, February 7th, from 1-3pm, at the Farmstead at Medford.

Help us by delivering essential items in preparation for the upcoming arrival of THOUSANDS of sick, injured, and/or orphaned wild ones. There will be light refreshments, crafts for kids & special appearances by non-releasable wildlife! In 2025 we saw over 7,700 animals! That is the most we’ve seen to date.

Upcoming Events

Mar
20
Fri
12:00 pm Spring Equinox Lunch & Learn
Spring Equinox Lunch & Learn
Mar 20 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
To celebrate the first day of spring, we’ll have a fun visit with some of our resident ambassadors! Grab your lunch and come on over to learn more about Nocturnal... More →
Mar
21
Sat
5:00 pm Adults Only: Survival Basics & C...
Adults Only: Survival Basics & C...
Mar 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Step into the wild and build some basic outdoor skills at Adults Only: Survival Basics & Campfire at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. This hands-on evening program is designed for adults who want to... More →
Mar
25
Wed
6:30 pm Paint & Sip
Paint & Sip
Mar 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Paint & Sip
Join us on March 25th for a fun evening learning to paint with The Blank Canvas Splattered! In this 2-hour program, artist and instructor Nicole will walk participants through the... More →