Esther Yanai Preserve
Garwood Road, near Albury Court, straddling Swede Run
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This beautiful 34-acre property with high environmental value and low development potential was finally preserved as a Moorestown Open Space in October 2004, following an unusually long acquisition process. This property has been named in honor of Esther Yanai, a founding member of STEM.
The site is primarily wetlands, even including some vernal pools. A short trail leads from the culvert to Swede Run, which with its broad flood plain meanders through this property. The preserve is a key portion of one of the largest wooded areas in Moorestown, comparable in size to South Valley Woods; as such, it is a valuable wildlife habitat. STEM contributed $50,000, a major portion of its fund-raising proceeds, toward the $390,000 purchase cost of this tract. The remaining funds came from Moorestown Township, Burlington County, and New Jersey Green Acres. |
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Trail Improvements
Completed at Esther Yanai Preserve September 2021- The youth group of the First United Methodist Church in Moorestown recently completed trail improvements at the Esther Yanai Preserve (EYP). Four elevated walkways were added to help walkers navigate through some of the wetter areas of the preserve.
Additionally, some sections of the trails were re-routed to move the trails out of wet areas and onto higher ground. In 2020, four walkways were added to EYP, making a total of eight walkways that now traverse the preserve. STEM would like to thank FUMC for all their hard work and the Moorestown Department of Parks and Recreation who funded the purchase of the materials. |
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