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Alonzo F. Bonsal Wildlife Preserve

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Alonzo F. Bonsal Wildlife Preserve

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Just 15 miles west of New York City is a 30-acre wilderness and wildlife sanctuary that is New Jersey’s best-kept secret.

There are two entrances - one at the end of Daniels Drive in Clifton, and one in Montclair at the "T" where Riverview Drive meets Riverview Drive West, to the left of 25 Riverview Drive.

10/22/2026

A shout out to Montclair State University's staff, along with support from the Township of Montclair's Department of Sustainability, for helping to preserve the Preserve today. Bonsal just keeps getting better and better thanks to volunteers like you!

09/30/2026

Join us this Saturday, October 3 for another restoration roundup of the Preserve. We’ll meet from 9 until 11:30, rain or shine, starting at the Riverveiw Drive entrance. Wear long pants, we’ll supply the rest. You might come home with a Bonsal’s Best t-shirt like Jerilyn, our last lucky raffle winner!

09/16/2026

We are so grateful to the 20 volunteers from Montclair State University for their support of the Preserve this weekend. And, as well, to the Township of Montclair's Sustainability team for making it happen. This is what Stewardship looks like!

https://www.montclairnjusa.org/Government/Departments/Department-of-Sustainability

09/10/2026

FYWB*

*for your well-being

09/07/2026

Here's a big welcome to the Preserve's latest visitor, spotted this morning, Monday 9/7 by our Resident Photographer Daniel Caramia. And a heads up to dog walkers, to keep your pet on a leash as usual!

09/05/2026

The Bonsal Preserve is so lucky to have the greatest volunteers of all time. Thanks to Team Phillip Jeffries and everyone who took part in another blowout Stewardship Saturday. Mark your calendar - next up, the morning of October 3!

09/01/2026

07/30/2026

A flying squirrel spotted in the Preserve is here to remind you to join us this Saturday, August 1 from 9am until 11:30 to help protect her home. Thanks to our resident photographer Daniel Caramia for sharing!

07/27/2026

Meet Laura, our lucky T-shirt raffle winner last month. For your chance, and to help preserve the Preserve, join us this Stewardship Saturday, August 1 from 9am until 11:30, meeting at the Riverview Drive entrance. Wear long sleeves and long pants, we'll supply the rest!

07/12/2026

We had another blowout Stewardship Saturday thanks to the Bonsal community and Team Phillip Jeffries! Save the Date for our next big plantapalooza, August 1 from 9 til 11:30. And PS Check out our new equipment bin to cap it off : ))

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33 Marquette Road
Montclair, NJ
07043

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