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About Us
The Preserve
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The Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the lifelong mission of conservationist Marguerite Gahagan. Her former estate now serves as a public wildlife sanctuary and is open to the community for hiking, biking, and sightseeing. The 96-acre property hosts a rich mosaic of habitats and features 2.5 miles of walking trails, including a wheelchair-accessible asphalt path.
To stay up to date on the most recent happenings at the preserve, read the latest edition of the Gahagan newsletter, available below:
Environmental Education
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Since 2001, Gahagan has provided exceptional opportunities in environmental and natural science instruction to students and communities in a seven-county area. These lessons and activities have been developed into four distinct programs:
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School Field Trips: Grade level specific, on-site programming using the forest, wetlands and pond resources of the property.
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The Visiting Naturalist: Presentations for schools, libraries, and other community organizations.
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Environmental Learning for Future: Classroom education programs for area schools delivered monthly throughout the school year.
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Community programs: Programs at the Preserve - with something for everyone - youth, families, and adults.