EXPERIENCE BARNEGAT
BAY
A project of
NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
FACILITIES
RENTAL
The NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY, a
non profit organization, provides opportunities for groups
and organizations to utilize the day use and residential
facilities at the DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife's
LIGHTHOUSE CENTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION,
located on Barnegat Bay in Waretown, Ocean County, NJ.
SITE AMENITIES:
The Center is located on 194 acres of
diverse coastal habitat, including maritime forest, tidal
creeks, salt marsh, a fresh water pond, a brackish
impoundment, and a sandy beach on the shores of the bay.
Visitors can pick up a trail guide booklet and explore the
yellow blazed "Experience Barnegat Bay" Trail and wander
through the blueberry patch, stroll through the white pine
grove, or hike down to the waterfront pier. There are
opportunities at the 6 outdoor learning stations for nature
photography, bird watching, crabbing, fishing, or just
enjoying sunrise or sunset on our secluded site.
FACILITIES:
- DAY USE: The rustic LODGE with fireplace makes a great conference center with seating and tables for up to 75.
- The MARINE FIELD STATION has 2
classrooms/meeting rooms, each with tables and seating
for up to 20. Each of these buildings is ADA accessible
and rents for $100 per day for a maximum of 12 hours per
day. Each reservation must be accompanied by a $100
security deposit, plus the rental fee amount.
- OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS: There are
several rustic CABINS that sleep up to 4 persons.
Each cabin has 4 beds, dressers, closet space, and a bathroom. Cost per cabin is $140 per night, plus a security deposit of $60. Note there is no cooking in the cabins.
For larger groups, the EAST WING and WEST WING dormitories each sleep up to 24. Wings may be reserved if available at a paid-in-advance rate of $35 per person per night, plus a $200 security deposit. Dormitory accommodations include private rooms, each with 2 beds, dressers, and an adjoining bathroom for each suite of 2 rooms. In addition, there is a lounge area with a small kitchenette. Ask for a listing of local caterers.
RESERVATION POLICY: All rented facilities must be broom swept and left in clean condition, including removal of trash and recycling to dumpster or cans at front gate. The security deposit will be returned when it is determined that no damage has been caused, and that adequate clean-up has been done. If cleaning or damage repair are deemed necessary, the security deposit will be retained by the Foundation. In addition, the renter will be charged for any cost incurred beyond the amount of the security deposit. All rental groups will be required to present a current CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE prior to rental date. If cancellation occurs 30 days prior to an event, refunds minus a $60 cancellation fee will be returned within the following 30 days.
Download a paper reservation form by clicking here.
Natural Resource
Education Foundation of NJ
"The Lighthouse Center"
PO Box 747~
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 698-8003 voice / (609) 732-782-0311 fax