The Glades Wildlife Refuge is a 7,500-acre expanse of diverse landscapes: vast tidal marshes, wooded uplands, beaches along the Delaware Bay, and a remarkable old growth forest.

History
The Glades Refuge was once part of southern New Jersey’s agricultural and maritime economy. Crumbling farm building foundations and fields reverting to woodland are evidence of former agriculture in the Glades. Farming, fishing and crabbing remain as popular recreational and commercial activities outside of the preserve’s boundaries.

The Glades was created when Natural Lands Trust purchased 956 acres of marsh and upland near Fortescue in 1963. Since that time, we have purchased thousands of acres more. Today, it is our largest single preserve and continues to grow.

Highlights

	4.7 miles of unpaved trails ranging from easy to moderate
	World class birding location with raptors like Bald Eagle and Northern Harrier, as well as shorebirds and songbirds; part of four "Important Bird Areas": Nantuxent Cove Wetlands Complex, Bear Swamp Natural Area, Millville Wildlife Management Area, and Fortescue Glades Wildlife Refuges; Raybins Beach on the Delaware Bay is one of the best locations for spotting migrating shorebirds and horseshoe crabs
	Kayaking/canoeing permitted (call for more information)
	Plants that tolerate tidal brackish water dominate the preserve; spartina grasses (including salt hay) and common reed grass are the most common species
	Woodlands dominated by tuliptrees that are over 100 feet tall; old growth forest with black tupelo trees that are more than 450 years old

The Preserve is open from sunrise to sunset.

• Trails
• Preserve Guide
• Observation Tower at end of Turkey Point Road