Reopening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Lorrimer Sanctuary

Lorrimer Sanctuary was bequeathed to the New Jersey Audubon Society by Ms. Lucine L. Lorrimer in 1956. The main house, parts of which date back to the late 1700’s, is the present visitors’ center and Sanctuary office.

The visitors’ center has an exhibit and lecture room, winter bird feeding station, interpretive displays, hands-on exhibits, and a gift shop, the proceeds of which benefit the Sanctuary. There is a self-guiding trail system that winds through the 14 acres of land. Much of the acreage is second-growth woods (mostly oak, maple, ash, and beech); and small stands of planted evergreens. The trails are open daily, dawn to dusk.

As this is a wildlife sanctuary, all plants and animals are protected, they may not be harmed, harassed or removed. Visit the Center, walk the trails, and browse through the nature store.

 

Pictured in photo (left to right): Mary Birrer, Lorrimer Program Director; Alex Ireland, New Jersey Audubon President and CEO; John C. Morley, Franklin Lakes Chamber President; Joe Basralian Jr.; Joe Basralian, Esq., New Jersey Audubon Board Member; Charlie J.X. Kahwaty, Mayor of Franklin Lakes; Alexa Fantacone, Lorrimer Sanctuary Director; and Kimberly Armenti, New Jersey Audubon Vice President of Development and Communications.