Lorrimer’s Bright Future
JOE BASRALIAN is a good neighbor. He knows the value of community. As a well-respected attorney with the law firm of Winne Banta Basralian & Kahn for the past 57 years, he has been an influential part of his Bergen County neighborhood. More recently, he has become a champion for New Jersey Audubon’s 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.
While you are here please visit the Center, walk the trails, and browse through the nature store.
Hours
Sanctuary Hours
Nature Center and Gift Shop
Wednesday | 10am – 7pm
Thursday – Sunday | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sanctuary Trails
Dawn to Dusk, Seven days a Week
Lucy’s Trail is wheelchair accessible
If you come across an injured or orphaned animal please do not contact us. We are not able to handle that kind of request. Please contact your local animal control center or wildlife rehabilitation center.
Things To Do
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Walking/Hiking
- Wheelchair Accessible Trail – ‘Field Trail Loop’
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Birdwatching and Nature Study
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Outdoor Photography
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Organized classes for schools, scouts, and special groups
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Browse the gift/book store
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Picnicking
Special Programs
Please Contact Program Director Mary Birrer: [email protected] for more information.
Lorrimer Sanctuary offers programs for Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Please contact the center directly about community service projects, Eagle Scout, Bronze, Silver, or Gold projects.
Lorrimer Sanctuary offers a wide variety of programs about birds, plants, gardening, and conservation and ecology. Most programs include a slide presentation and are suitable for libraries, senior centers, garden clubs, civic groups and more. We can also offer hands-on programs, such as workshops or guided hikes either at our center or offsite.
To schedule a program, please contact us, (201) 891-2185.
Birthday parties are an NJ Audubon member benefit. If you are not a member you can join at any time and schedule a birthday party for your child.
Children’s Birthday Parties
- Parties are booked for a 2-hour period. One hour of programs with a teacher/naturalist and one hour of pavilion usage for food, cake, and present exchange. Party hosts may arrive 30 minutes early to set up and have 30 minutes for clean-up after the party.
- $275 for a party of up to 15 children, an additional charge of $10 per child will be added for parties up to 20 children.
- Party Groups can request additional time to use the pavilion for $35/hour.
- Options for party add-ons include campfire, early-bird activities, and additional 30-minute programs.
- Lorrimer Sanctuary is a carry-in/carry-out facility, we do not allow balloons or confetti. Ask us how to ‘go green’ for your party.
To book your party, please contact us, 201 891 2185.
Staff & Personnel
Alexa Fantacone
Sanctuary Director
Mary Birrer
Program Director
Toni Stober
Nature Center & Store Associate
Will Jayne
Stewardship Technician
Contact Us
790 Ewing Avenue
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
908.481.4090
[email protected]
Sanctuary Rules
Carry-in, Carry-out
No Fires
No Alcoholic Beverages
No pets permitted within the Deer Fence
No Bicycles
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