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:

FIVE MILE HIKE (8th Annual): We challenge you to take in the entire Wenonah trail system in just one day on Saturday, February 4th. The hike starts at 1 PM at the corner of North East Avenue and East Elm Street near the railroad pedestrian bridge.
FEBRUARY MEETING: Wednesday, February 8th at 7:30 PM in the Wenonah Community Center.
EAST COAST VULTURE FESTIVAL: Saturday, March 3rd, 2-5 PM, at the Wenonah Community Center. Save the date! More details coming soon.

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.
July 2011: Congratulations to Julie McNally and Julia Carpenter-Groff, winners of the WEC 6th Grade Student Environmental Awards for 2011. Each has received $75 in recognition of their academic achievement in environmental sciences and for their appreciation of the natural world.
January 2011: Welcome to Bill Klaus as the newest member of the WEC. Also, we extend a big thank-you to Scott Birkland for his 5+ years of service; he is leaving town due to a job transfer.

Last updated: 19 January 2012