Trailside Nature & Science Center

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Visitors admiring the horse & asking the officer questions ~ a fine example for children!

Falconer Jennifer Pena who gives a great presentation to teach people about Birds of Prey. This was during Wildlife Sunday 2008.

452 New Providence Rd

Mountainside, NJ 07092

+1 (908) 789-3670

http://ucnj.org

The facility features a visitor center and New Jersey's first natural history museum, built in 1941. Its purpose is to interpret the natural and human history of the Watchung Reservation and to foster an awareness and appreciation of the environment.

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Reviews

5.027 reviews

Amanda K.

6/2/2024

This is a must to do if you live in Union County. We spent the entire day here. From exhibits in the science center, nature trails and the playground...we can't wait to go back. The nocturnal...

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Alina M.

3/4/2024

I recently visited the Trailside Nature and Science Center with my 16-month-old daughter for a Friday morning playdate, and it was a hit! From the moment we arrived, my daughter was captivated by...

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Florence C.

4/18/2017

Free admission. Great for kids. Trailside's vast outdoor area features a whole lotta nature- a butterfly garden, woodlands, fields, lakes, streams, and 13 miles of hiking trails for humans and...

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Zbird K.

8/18/2022

If you have little kids it's worthwhile to get on the mailing list as they have interesting events now and then. In particular my son loved the maple syrup tour and tasting.

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Victoria S.

1/18/2020

The Trailside Science Center is a really great place to spend a few hours! I was impressed with the quality, especially since it's free to visitors. I took my 3-year old niece and she really...

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