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Self-Guided Activities

Asbury Woods has everything you need to begin an adventure.

Explore our 234 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!

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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

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.


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Geocache

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.


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Discovery Apps v2

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:MerlinIdentify the birds you see or hear with Merlin Bird ID. This is a free global bird guide with photos, sounds, maps, and more. 

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Seek by iNaturalistSeekUse the power of image recognition technology to identify the plants and animals all around you.

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