The Plainsboro Preserve

The Plainsboro Preserve is 3 mi. w. on Dey Rd., then .8 mi. n. to 80 Scotts Corner Rd. Visitors can view various plants, some of which are rare or endangered, and more than 150 species of birds. More than 5 miles of trails traverse beech woods, wet meadows and the McCormack Lake shoreline. The Education Center has interactive displays, an observation deck and a resource library.

Time: Allow 2 hours minimum.