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Annual species able to grow 6 inches in a single day and spreads by seed Porcelain Berry Alternate heart-shaped or lobed (3-5) leaves Bright robin-egg blue or purple berries that are hard to the touch Has small, yellow-green flowers in spring Leaf underside has small hairs Bark is woody and contains small lenticels
- Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center – Friends of Great Swamp
The Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is located at 32 Pleasant...
- Friends of Great Swamp
Welcome to the Friends of Great Swamp NWR Website. Our...
- Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center – Friends of Great Swamp
The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is home to an important mosaic of different habitats, from grasslands, brushlands, mature forest, forested wetlands, marsh, ponds and streams. These habitats support a variety of wildlife species, including amphibians, insects, mammals, reptiles, songbirds, and waterfowl.
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Based upon land acquisition documents and authorities, additional refuge purposes were identified as follows: "...suitable for (1) incidental fish and wildlife-oriented recreational development, (2) the protection of natural resources, (3) the conservation of endangered species or threatened species ..."
6 days ago · Welcome to the Friends of Great Swamp NWR Website. Our independent, non-profit organization is committed to protecting and supporting Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The 8,000 acre Refuge, located in Morris County, New Jersey, provides excellent recreational opportunities for visitors as well as protecting valuable habitat for wildlife.
May 1966. The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in Morris County, New Jersey. Established in 1960, it is among what has grown to be more than 550 refuges in the United States National Wildlife Refuge System.
- 7,800 acres (32 km²)
- Morris County, New Jersey, U.S.
The Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is located at 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Harding Township, NJ, at GPS coordinates 40° 43 ‘09.56″ N, 74° 31’ 32.38″ W. It is open Tuesday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Thursday – Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Check the “Refuge Status Report” on the Home Page for current operating hours.
If you have found an injured bird, you should call the Raptor Trust at 908-647-2353. For all other wildlife, visit the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website for a list of approved rehabilitators by county or by species (http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/rehablst.htm) . You may also call for help.
