Sunday, June 7, 2026: Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve

Yellow warbler. Photo by Beni Fishbein.

Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve

260 Skillmans Lane, Somerset, NJ (use this address for GPS)

8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Trip is canceled if it rains.

In the heart of Franklin Township, the 164 acres of restored native grasses and other plants at Negri-Nepote Grassland Preserve attract a variety of breeding and migratory birds. eBird lists 115 species seen at the preserve in June. We hope to see the site’s specialty, the grasshopper sparrow, along with other nesting birds such as the eastern meadowlark, orchard oriole, common yellowthroat, yellow warbler, American kestrel, and blue grosbeak. A small wetland area can attract shorebirds and waterfowl. 

There is no restroom on site.  There is a bathroom at the QuickChek on the right immediately after you leave Route 287 at Exit 10 and one at the WaWa on the corner of Route 27 and Skillmans Lane. 

We will be walking on open, flat trails. Bring a sunhat and sunscreen, water, a snack, binoculars, and a scope if you have one.  Email mbcoutings@gmail.com for more information.