JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Residents are invited to step into nature and history during the “Hike the Camp Jefferson Heritage Trail” event on Saturday, June 27, at 1:00 p.m. at Camp Jefferson, located at 81 Weldon Road.
The free community hike will explore the nature trail that winds around the lake at Camp Jefferson while highlighting the site’s historic buildings, gathering spaces and connection to the Highlands Trail. The event will benefit the Camp Jefferson Foundation, with donations welcomed to help support preservation, environmental stewardship and recreational programming.
Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of JTMAC.
Organizers say the hike also promotes the concept of “nature as medicine,” encouraging outdoor activity as a way to reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure, improve mood and focus, and support overall physical health.
Camp Jefferson is more than 100 years old and has operated under several names through the years, including Camp Montclair, Camp Ranger, Camp Clifton and Camp Jefferson.
Registration is available at tinyurl.com/yc5efz2b. For more information, contact the Recreation Department at (973) 663-8404 or email [email protected].
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