Alonzo F. Bonsal Wildlife Preserve

Alonzo F. Bonsal Wildlife Preserve [email protected] -
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.

06/18/2026

The unstoppable Team Bonsal!

Thanks to Team Phillip Jeffries and everyone who took part in planting the native understory generously donated by Yana ...
06/07/2026

Thanks to Team Phillip Jeffries and everyone who took part in planting the native understory generously donated by Yana Robbins of Ecothumbs and The Clifton Garden Club at yesterday's Restoration Celebration. Check out the beautiful deer guard we made happen! Don't miss our next session - July 11, 9am to 11:30.

Here's last month's lucky raffle winner Val, with her Bonsal's Best T-shirt. Now it's your turn to join us this first S...
06/01/2026

Here's last month's lucky raffle winner Val, with her Bonsal's Best T-shirt. Now it's your turn to join us this first Saturday of the month, June 6, for another Restoration Celebration. We'll meet at the Riverview Drive entrance starting at 9, rain or shine, and hang at the habitat til 11:30. Bring drinking water and wear long pants, we'll supply the rest - raffle ticket and all!

A great, big shout out to Montclair Kimberly Academy for their ongoing effort to preserve the Preserve!
05/04/2026

A great, big shout out to Montclair Kimberly Academy for their ongoing effort to preserve the Preserve!

Starting May 2, join us every first Saturday of the month from 9 until 11:30, rain or shine, to help beautify our Preser...
04/13/2026

Starting May 2, join us every first Saturday of the month from 9 until 11:30, rain or shine, to help beautify our Preserve. We’ll meet at the Riverview Drive entrance for starters. Bring drinking water and wear your gardening best - we’ll supply the rest. And every session, one lucky raffle winner gets a Bonsal T-shirt!

PS Note that, in July, we’ll meet on the 11th instead, to celebrate the 4th.

We did it! The 25th Annual Clean Up was a big success, thanks to the Bonsal Community. A special shout out to the gang a...
04/05/2026

We did it! The 25th Annual Clean Up was a big success, thanks to the Bonsal Community. A special shout out to the gang at Phillip Jeffries, Deputy Mayor Susan for Montclair First Ward Counselor Erik D'amato and the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission for making it happen. Come on out and enjoy your litter-free Preserve!

Do you need any better reminder to take part in this Saturday's 25th annual Clean Up than a shout out from these two? T...
03/29/2026

Do you need any better reminder to take part in this Saturday's 25th annual Clean Up than a shout out from these two? The residents of the Bonsal Preserve are hoping you'll join them from 10am til 1pm on Saturday April 4, rain or shine. Thanks to Daniel Caramia for making their invitation so tempting!

Thanks to Grace Williams, Neil Grabowsky, and Best Version Media for our cover story in April's issue of Montclair Neigh...
03/24/2026

Thanks to Grace Williams, Neil Grabowsky, and Best Version Media for our cover story in April's issue of Montclair Neighbors Magazine!

03/09/2026

The Preserve is just as alive through winter. Thanks to our photographer-in-residence Daniel Caramia for sharing yet another spectacular vision of our precious wildlife!

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33 Marquette Road
Montclair, NJ
07043

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