Join the Trust for Public Land, Rockaway Township and our project partners as we celebrate the permanent protection of 295 acres of land critical for watershed protection, wildlife habitat and recreation in the NY/NJ Highlands.

Over the last 10 months, the Trust for Public Land, a national non-profit land conservation organization, facilitated a public-private partnership to protect 295 acres of land in the Farny Highlands. The $7 million acquisition drew upon 10 different funding sources, including local, county, state, federal, non-profit and foundation dollars. The property connects state-owned land in the Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area with the Beaver Brook, which sits atop an acquifer that provides residents of Rockaway Township with their drinking water. The Farny Highlands is home to 907 species of plants and animals, including 71 at-risk species such as the bog turtle.

From I-287, Route 23 north 8.9 miles to La Rue & Green Pond Road exit. Cross over Route 23 and go south a very short distance and take immediate right onto Green Pond Road. Go 5.1 miles south to a left turn onto Upper Hibernia Rd. (Opposite Marcella Community Club.) Stay on Upper Hibernia Rd. for 2.7 miles, (it turns into dirt road.) to a white gravel parking lot on right. Park there, a shuttle will be available to the top. From I-80: Take exit # 37 (Rockaway/Hibernia). Turn left (north) at light. Proceed 6.3 miles to right turn onto Upper Hibernia Rd. Stay on Upper Hibernia Rd. for 2.7 miles, (see above).

For additional information, contact:
Susan Clark
Public Affairs Manager
Trust for Public Land
(212) 677-7171