NNJC Strategic Partners
The following organizations have partnered with NNJC in promoting the sport of geocaching:
The following organizations have partnered with NNJC in promoting the sport of geocaching:
Morristown National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park, headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, consisting of four sites important during the American Revolutionary War: Jockey Hollow, the Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense and the New Jersey Brigade Encampment site.
Where America SurvivedMorristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental army’s winter encampment of December 1779 to June 1780, where they survived through what would be the coldest winter on record. The park also maintains a museum & library collection related to the encampments & George Washington, as well as items relating to pre- and post-Revolutionary America.
Where America SurvivedMorristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental army’s winter encampment of December 1779 to June 1780, where they survived through what would be the coldest winter on record. The park also maintains a museum & library collection related to the encampments & George Washington, as well as items relating to pre- and post-Revolutionary America.
WHITTEMORE ~ COMMUNITY.CULTURE.CONSERVATION
www.whittemoreccc.org
Welcome to Whittemore! From guided walks to painting classes to community gardens to children’s camps to evening concerts and more, there’s something for everyone at Whittemore! Lots of exciting things are happening here, so please click through our website to explore! Encompassing 180 acres of land on Rockaway Road in Tewksbury Township, 11 miles of nature trails, and the renovated Whittemore House, Whittemore - Community, Culture, and Conservation offers a wide variety of Nature, Cultural and Educational Programming for enthusiasts of all ages. Funds raised through donations, grants and special events directly support Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conservation.
NNJC partnered and developed Whittemore's geocaching trail, in 2018 NNJC will create a mini-trail Geocaching trail for for Eyes on Autism. The Whittemore trails are open daily to the public from dawn to dusk. Please respect nature and take all trash and dog waste back out with you.
www.whittemoreccc.org
Welcome to Whittemore! From guided walks to painting classes to community gardens to children’s camps to evening concerts and more, there’s something for everyone at Whittemore! Lots of exciting things are happening here, so please click through our website to explore! Encompassing 180 acres of land on Rockaway Road in Tewksbury Township, 11 miles of nature trails, and the renovated Whittemore House, Whittemore - Community, Culture, and Conservation offers a wide variety of Nature, Cultural and Educational Programming for enthusiasts of all ages. Funds raised through donations, grants and special events directly support Whittemore - Community, Culture & Conservation.
NNJC partnered and developed Whittemore's geocaching trail, in 2018 NNJC will create a mini-trail Geocaching trail for for Eyes on Autism. The Whittemore trails are open daily to the public from dawn to dusk. Please respect nature and take all trash and dog waste back out with you.
Whittemore CCC
https://www.whittemoreccc.org
NNJC developed and launched at Geocaching trail throughout the 180-acre preserve which was bequeathed to Tewksbury Township by the beloved Helen A. Whittemore. She was a nature lover and diarist who wanted her land and house to be preserved so that others may be awed by the natural world and inspired by its beauty to preserve it.
The preserve includes Whittemore House, Whittemore Meadows and 11 miles of trails for hiking, dog walking, and exploring, photographing and painting nature. Trails traverse mainly wooded areas with wetlands, ravines, and hilly terrain. The preserve also serves as the perfect stage for birders and nature lovers to view local avian species and other wildlife.
https://www.whittemoreccc.org
NNJC developed and launched at Geocaching trail throughout the 180-acre preserve which was bequeathed to Tewksbury Township by the beloved Helen A. Whittemore. She was a nature lover and diarist who wanted her land and house to be preserved so that others may be awed by the natural world and inspired by its beauty to preserve it.
The preserve includes Whittemore House, Whittemore Meadows and 11 miles of trails for hiking, dog walking, and exploring, photographing and painting nature. Trails traverse mainly wooded areas with wetlands, ravines, and hilly terrain. The preserve also serves as the perfect stage for birders and nature lovers to view local avian species and other wildlife.
Eyes on Autism https://eyesonautism.org
NNJC developed and launched a Geocaching/Autism trail at the Whittemore CCC Property, June 2018. Eyes of Autism, a nonprofit organization focused on helping to bring autism awareness directly to communities and workplaces. We hope to increase awareness and understanding within the community. We work hand and hand with businesses or communities that have taken the time to complete our program. Please support the businesses that support our community.
NNJC developed and launched a Geocaching/Autism trail at the Whittemore CCC Property, June 2018. Eyes of Autism, a nonprofit organization focused on helping to bring autism awareness directly to communities and workplaces. We hope to increase awareness and understanding within the community. We work hand and hand with businesses or communities that have taken the time to complete our program. Please support the businesses that support our community.
Essex County Parks ~ https://www.essexcountyparks.org/parks
The Parks System is comprised of over 6,000 acres of open space, including large undeveloped reservations and heavily used neighborhood parks which have an abundance of recreational facilities and over 140 buildings. The Department also operates Turtle Back Zoo, Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain Recreation Complex, the Essex County Environmental Center, and three golf courses. NNJC Has partnered with The Essex County Environmental Center for Earth Day Geocaching 101 presentations.
The Parks System is comprised of over 6,000 acres of open space, including large undeveloped reservations and heavily used neighborhood parks which have an abundance of recreational facilities and over 140 buildings. The Department also operates Turtle Back Zoo, Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain Recreation Complex, the Essex County Environmental Center, and three golf courses. NNJC Has partnered with The Essex County Environmental Center for Earth Day Geocaching 101 presentations.
Montville Township http://www.montvillelibrary.org
NNJC presented a Geo-101 program at the Montville Township Public Library in June 2017.
NNJC presented a Geo-101 program at the Montville Township Public Library in June 2017.
Duke Farm Foundation
www.dukefarms.org
NNJC launched the popular Duke Farms Geo-trail in 2012. Geocachers who complete the trail receive a token featuring the logo at left. In February 2013, NNJC hosted a "Geo-Academy" at the beautiful Farm Barn Orientation Center. Featuring presentations, guided caching expeditions, and demonstration tables, this event attracted over 150 visitors of all ages. Duke Farms serves as a model of environmental stewardship and inspires visitors to become informed stewards of the land. It is a place of education, enjoyment and research that enhances the environmental health of the region. Through the beauty of its natural setting, the diversity of its wildlife, and the scope and quality of its educational programs, demonstrations and research, Duke Farms inspires people to start building a more sustainable future.
www.dukefarms.org
NNJC launched the popular Duke Farms Geo-trail in 2012. Geocachers who complete the trail receive a token featuring the logo at left. In February 2013, NNJC hosted a "Geo-Academy" at the beautiful Farm Barn Orientation Center. Featuring presentations, guided caching expeditions, and demonstration tables, this event attracted over 150 visitors of all ages. Duke Farms serves as a model of environmental stewardship and inspires visitors to become informed stewards of the land. It is a place of education, enjoyment and research that enhances the environmental health of the region. Through the beauty of its natural setting, the diversity of its wildlife, and the scope and quality of its educational programs, demonstrations and research, Duke Farms inspires people to start building a more sustainable future.
Great Swamp Watershed Association
www.greatswamp.org
In cooperation with GSWA staff, NNJC assists with boardwalk and kiosk construction projects in addition to helping maintain the existing trail system. Over the last three years, NNJC has participated in a Bio-Blitz at Great Swamp NWR
and hosted numerous geocaching events, the most delightfully spooky of which is the night-time, family-fun Halloween "Fright Hike." The GSWA is dedicated to protecting and improving water resources in the region by monitoring local streams, advocating for intelligent land use, and educating our communities about water quality and quantity and their effect on the health and natural beauty of the local environment. The Association serves as an important environmental
resource for individuals, organizations and governmental entities.
www.greatswamp.org
In cooperation with GSWA staff, NNJC assists with boardwalk and kiosk construction projects in addition to helping maintain the existing trail system. Over the last three years, NNJC has participated in a Bio-Blitz at Great Swamp NWR
and hosted numerous geocaching events, the most delightfully spooky of which is the night-time, family-fun Halloween "Fright Hike." The GSWA is dedicated to protecting and improving water resources in the region by monitoring local streams, advocating for intelligent land use, and educating our communities about water quality and quantity and their effect on the health and natural beauty of the local environment. The Association serves as an important environmental
resource for individuals, organizations and governmental entities.
Franklin Township, Somerset County
www.franklintwpnj.org
In partnership with Franklin Township, NNJC launched a geotrail at the Griggstown Native Grassland Preserve in October 2013. After completing the trail, geocachers receive the token seen at left. The trail system in the Griggstown area covers 376 acres, but these trails connect to other trails that transverse the entire length of the 685-acre Ten Mile Run Greenway. The site contains both 102 acres of open fields and 583 acres of woodland. Historically, the fields were row crops but more recently the property was used as a horse farm. A map and rules and regulations of the 5.4-mile trail system may be downloaded as a PDF file by clicking here.
www.franklintwpnj.org
In partnership with Franklin Township, NNJC launched a geotrail at the Griggstown Native Grassland Preserve in October 2013. After completing the trail, geocachers receive the token seen at left. The trail system in the Griggstown area covers 376 acres, but these trails connect to other trails that transverse the entire length of the 685-acre Ten Mile Run Greenway. The site contains both 102 acres of open fields and 583 acres of woodland. Historically, the fields were row crops but more recently the property was used as a horse farm. A map and rules and regulations of the 5.4-mile trail system may be downloaded as a PDF file by clicking here.
New Jersey Audubon Society
www.njaudubon.org
The New Jersey Audubon Society is a privately supported, not-for profit, statewide membership organization. Founded in 1897, and one of the oldest independent Audubon societies, New Jersey Audubon has no connection with the National Audubon Society. New Jersey Audubon fosters environmental awareness and a conservation ethic among New Jersey's citizens; protects New Jersey's birds, mammals, other animals, and plants, especially endangered and threatened species; and promotes preservation of New Jersey's valuable natural habitats.
www.njaudubon.org
The New Jersey Audubon Society is a privately supported, not-for profit, statewide membership organization. Founded in 1897, and one of the oldest independent Audubon societies, New Jersey Audubon has no connection with the National Audubon Society. New Jersey Audubon fosters environmental awareness and a conservation ethic among New Jersey's citizens; protects New Jersey's birds, mammals, other animals, and plants, especially endangered and threatened species; and promotes preservation of New Jersey's valuable natural habitats.
Morris County Park Commission
www.morrisparks.net
The Morris County Park Commission is committed to excellence in providing for a growing and diverse system of regional parks, recreation facilities, trails, historic sites, arboreta and open spaces of county, state and even national significance that: connects people with the natural environment; offers outstanding visitor experiences; manages its resources to balance recreation, education, conservation and historic preservation; and enhances the quality of life for current and future generations.
www.morrisparks.net
The Morris County Park Commission is committed to excellence in providing for a growing and diverse system of regional parks, recreation facilities, trails, historic sites, arboreta and open spaces of county, state and even national significance that: connects people with the natural environment; offers outstanding visitor experiences; manages its resources to balance recreation, education, conservation and historic preservation; and enhances the quality of life for current and future generations.
New Jersey Conservation Foundation
www.njconservation.org
The mission of New Jersey Conservation Foundation is to preserve New Jersey’s land and natural resources for the benefit of all. NJCF strives to protect threatened natural areas and farmland through land acquisition and stewardship, promotes strong New Jersey land use policies, and forges partnerships to help safeguard water and other natural resources.
www.njconservation.org
The mission of New Jersey Conservation Foundation is to preserve New Jersey’s land and natural resources for the benefit of all. NJCF strives to protect threatened natural areas and farmland through land acquisition and stewardship, promotes strong New Jersey land use policies, and forges partnerships to help safeguard water and other natural resources.
New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife
www.njfishandwildlife.com
The mission of the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife is to protect and manage the State's fish and wildlife to maximize their long-term biological, recreational, and economic values for all New Jerseyans.
www.njfishandwildlife.com
The mission of the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife is to protect and manage the State's fish and wildlife to maximize their long-term biological, recreational, and economic values for all New Jerseyans.
New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/
The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry is responsible for the management and operation of New Jersey's 42 parks, 11 forests and 3 recreation areas, as well as more than 50 historic sites and districts. The Division is the steward of the historic homes, landscapes and battlefields where George Washington and the Continental Army spent almost half of the American Revolutionary War. Part of the Department of Environmental Protection, the Division is committed to the safety, well-being, and enjoyment of park visitors and the protection of the state's natural, cultural, and historic resources.
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/
The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry is responsible for the management and operation of New Jersey's 42 parks, 11 forests and 3 recreation areas, as well as more than 50 historic sites and districts. The Division is the steward of the historic homes, landscapes and battlefields where George Washington and the Continental Army spent almost half of the American Revolutionary War. Part of the Department of Environmental Protection, the Division is committed to the safety, well-being, and enjoyment of park visitors and the protection of the state's natural, cultural, and historic resources.
GetOutsideNJ.com
"Offering detailed local information to get you hiking, biking, camping, and paddling throughout the state. From waterfalls to long hikes, and lighthouses to great rides, we'll show you that not all of New Jersey stinks." GetOutsideNJ assists NNJC by publicizing geocaching events on their website.
"Offering detailed local information to get you hiking, biking, camping, and paddling throughout the state. From waterfalls to long hikes, and lighthouses to great rides, we'll show you that not all of New Jersey stinks." GetOutsideNJ assists NNJC by publicizing geocaching events on their website.
Essex County Park System
http://www.essex-countynj.org/p/
NNJC has hosted Geo-101 workshops at Essex County Earth Day since 2008.
http://www.essex-countynj.org/p/
NNJC has hosted Geo-101 workshops at Essex County Earth Day since 2008.
Sussex County Chamber of Commerce
www.sussexcountychamber.org
NNJC presented a Geo-101 workshop at the Sussex County Trails Partnership Committee meeting in March 2014.
www.sussexcountychamber.org
NNJC presented a Geo-101 workshop at the Sussex County Trails Partnership Committee meeting in March 2014.
Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority
www.scmua.org
NNJC organized multiple workshops at the SCMUA Earth Day event in 2011.
www.scmua.org
NNJC organized multiple workshops at the SCMUA Earth Day event in 2011.
Schiff Nature Preserve
www.schiffnaturepreserve.org
Schiff's mission is to acquire and preserve open space, serve as a model of environmental and educational stewardship, and improve the ecological value of natural areas using best management practices. They maintain an active nature center open to the public for environmental education, research, and passive recreational activities consistent with the preservation of natural areas.
www.schiffnaturepreserve.org
Schiff's mission is to acquire and preserve open space, serve as a model of environmental and educational stewardship, and improve the ecological value of natural areas using best management practices. They maintain an active nature center open to the public for environmental education, research, and passive recreational activities consistent with the preservation of natural areas.
Children's Institute
www.tcischool.org
NNJC presented a Geo-101 program at the Children's Institute in 2011.
www.tcischool.org
NNJC presented a Geo-101 program at the Children's Institute in 2011.
Montclair State University
www.montclair.edu
NNJC presented a Geo-101 program to the students and faculty of Montclair State University in 2012.
www.montclair.edu
NNJC presented a Geo-101 program to the students and faculty of Montclair State University in 2012.
Chester Township, Morris County
www.chestertownship.org
NNJC presented a Geo-101 program and placed a number of geocaches at the Chester Municipal Complex in June 2013.
www.chestertownship.org
NNJC presented a Geo-101 program and placed a number of geocaches at the Chester Municipal Complex in June 2013.
Denville Township, Morris County
www.denvillenj.org
NNJC presented a Geo-101 program at the Denville Public Library in June 2013.
www.denvillenj.org
NNJC presented a Geo-101 program at the Denville Public Library in June 2013.
Jefferson Township, Morris County
www.jeffersontownship.net
In addition to hosting the annual Geocachers of the Northeast (G.O.N.E.) event, NNJC organized new trail construction events and maintained the trail system at Camp Jefferson for four years.
www.jeffersontownship.net
In addition to hosting the annual Geocachers of the Northeast (G.O.N.E.) event, NNJC organized new trail construction events and maintained the trail system at Camp Jefferson for four years.
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