Wenonah Environmental Commission

Welcome to this portal into the scenic natural beauty of Wenonah, New Jersey.  Come discover what makes our area special, what the WEC is doing to enhance it, and how you can help.

Coming Attractions:

• JUNE PICNIC AND MEETING AT WENONAH LAKE: Wednesday, June 13th. Cookout begins at 6:30 PM; an abbreviated business meeting will be held about 7:30 PM.
• 16th ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY HIKE: Monday, July 4th at 4:00 PM. Meet in the Wenonah Lake parking lot. We will explore various scenic and historical sites along the hiking trails surrounding the lake.

What's New:

• May 2012: TRAIL CLOSURE: The Lenape Trail (east) entrance to the Comey's Lake Trail will be blocked off until early June due to pump station construction.
• April 2012: TRAIL VANDALISM ALERT: In the past month, three trail signposts have been destroyed along the Garden and Mantua Creek Trails. In addition, a sign was stolen and a stone wall was pulled apart at the Stone Pool Garden. Please report any new incidents to us and the police! See also the Gloucester County Times article.
• December 2011: Wenonah has received a $24,700 grant from the Federal/State Recreational Trails Program to rehabilitate the Eldridge Trail, including work on one of our longer bridges over the Monongahela Brook. WEC member Dave Kreck put together our application to this competitive grant program. We're one of only 49 awardees state-wide this year.
• November 2011: The Garden Trail bridge that was washed out by Hurricane Irene has been replaced!
• November 2011: The Gloucester County Times has pictures of the recent Mad Hatter's Tree Party here in town.
• September 2011: Major trail obstructions caused by Hurricane Irene -- mainly fallen trees -- have been removed thanks to the prompt efforts of several of our volunteers.

Last updated: 16 May 2012