Self-Guided Activities
Asbury Woods has everything you need to begin an adventure.
Explore our 216 acres of preserved property which includes native species, old-growth forests, landscaped gardens, wetlands, boardwalk trails, and dirt trails. Our self-guided activities are a fun way to traverse the trails for free!
Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt
Check out the taxidermy and live animals on display inside the Exhibit Hall. Use the self-guided book at the front desk.
Compass Course
Asbury Woods has a compass course hidden throughout the trails that is fun for the whole family to explore. We've provided instructions about how to use a compass as well as directions for each course.
Geocaching
A real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Geocaching members follow a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache container hidden at that location.
Discovery Apps
Looking to identify birds, trees, or wildflowers while on your hike? Download one of these apps to help you along the way.
Merlin ID by The Cornell Lab:
Identify the birds you see or hear with Merlin Bird ID. This is a free global bird guide with photos, sounds, maps, and more.
Seek by iNaturalist
Use the power of image recognition technology to identify the plants and animals all around you.