New Jersey couple gave away 90-acre estate; land is now a free public preserve
A 90-acre estate in New Jersey, donated by Richard and Elizabeth Scudder, has been officially opened as a free public arboretum. The preserve is now managed by the Monmouth Conservation Foundation and serves as a protected habitat for diverse flora and fauna.
Why it matters
It showcases the impact of private land conservation efforts on public environmental education and ecological preservation.
Monmouth County residents have recently received a wonderful gift, one that is going to make the coming autumn a season worth looking forward to. The 90-acre Scudder Preserve, in the Navesink section of Middletown, was officially accredited in July as a Level I Arboretum by ArbNet. Among its many treasures are a state-designated 201-year-old tulip tree, rare American chestnuts, immense white oaks and abundant wildlife, all of which the public is welcome to enjoy.The Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF), which owns and stewards the preserve, has opened it to the public for free as a community resource for conservation, environmental education and outdoor exploration.
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