Saddler's Woods Conservation Association (SWCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education, restoration, and research of Saddler's Woods, a 25 acre urban forest located in Haddon Township, New Jersey.
VOLUNTEER CLEAN UPS
SATURDAY AUGUST 30, 8AM - 11AM
We are looking for a small but mighty group of volunteers to pick up litter and secure the fences before the goats arrive. Extra credit if you can work a chainsaw! Meet Director of Forestry, Mike Doyle at the toolshed for team assignments and sign in. Please bring your own snacks and water and wear long pants and long sleeve shirts. Gloves and tools will be provided. Email janet@saddlerswoods.org to register by 8/27.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 11, 9AM - 12PM
Join us for our annual Fall Stewardship day were we tackle weeding invasive plants, picking up litter, and getting the trails ready for the pumpkin walk! This is a great event for students looking for community service hours and environmental clubs! Please bring your own snacks and water and wear long pants and long sleeve shirts. Gloves and tools will be provided. Email janet@saddlerswoods.org to register by 10/8.
THE GOATS ARE COMING BAAAACK!
Our favorite 4 legged volunteers are scheduled to return in September ( on or about 9/5 depending on weather)! Are you an experienced volunteer interested in helping out this Fall? Email janet@saddlerswoods.org
THANK YOU GOAT MUNCH SPONSORS!
ENCHANTED PUMPKIN WALK 10/25
Fall is just around the corner and we are gearing up to once again host an Enchanted Pumpkin Walk on Saturday 10/25 from 4 - 8pm. To make the event a success, we rely on business sponsors and an army of event volunteers and pumpkin carvers. Please email steve@saddlerswoods.org if you can help! Save the date and watch this space for ticket sale info. Remember, dues paying members get first dibs on ticket sales so it’s a great time to renew and/ join!
2ND SUNDAY NATURE WALKS
2nd SUNDAY NATURE WALKS
Witness the changes of the seasons! Join Director of Education, Jeff Calhoun, for an informative walk in the woods. Walks are held on the 2nd Sundays of each month from 10am to 12 pm. $15/person. Register in advance . https://forms.gle/ekH5PPzgwvHEfSLS6
Limit 15. Ages 12+. Meet at the trailhead in the welcome area.
250 MacArthur Blvd. Haddon Township.
Please note: Inclement weather and low registrations day prior cancels the walk.
2nd Sunday Dates:
Sunday Sept 14 2025 @ 10am
Sunday Oct 12 2025 @ 10am
Sunday Nov 9 2025 @ 10 am
GUIDED WALKS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT
Spring is a great time for school field trips, scout merit badges, and environmental club projects. SWCA educators are available this spring by appointment to host programs in the woods. Base rate is $10/ hour per person and all fees help to fund trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and community programs. Best maximum group size is 20 as some trails are narrow. Come see what the buzz is all about! To inquire about scheduling your group visit to the woods please email: janet@saddlerswoods.org
SWCA is a registered nonprofit organization under Internal Revenue Service section 501(c)(3), and all contributions are tax deductible as permitted by law.
Donate easily via:
Venmo @SADDLERS-WOODS
Paypal PayPal.me/saddlerswoods,
And yes, we also take checks made payable to Saddler’s Woods Conservation Association PO Box 189 Oaklyn, NJ 08107. Thank You!
SWCA is a non-profit organization managed by an all volunteer board. We rely completely upon your donations, business sponsorships, and grants to fulfill our mission of habitat restoration, community education, and scientific research. Please consider donating today!