Poricy Park Conservancy (A Non-Profit Organization)

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Since 1970, Poricy Park Conservancy has been preserving 250 acres of open space, wildlife and their habitats, prehistoric fossil beds, and the Historic Murray Farmhouse.

Poricy Park is an exceptional ecological resource whose 250 acres make it one of the largest parks in Monmouth County. Poricy Park is a regional resource, serving residents throughout New Jersey and the Tri-state area. The park is a center for environmental and cultural education, enhancing the community's enjoyment and appreciation of nature and local history.

Poricy Park Conservancy is a non-profit organization that depends primarily on member's financial support to keep the Conservancy at the pinnacle of environmental education, historical preservation, and natural beauty. Please take a moment to browse through our website and also consider joining the Conservancy's efforts by becoming a member. Membership in the Poricy Park Conservancy entitles you to a quarterly member's newsletter, discounted program and event fees, advanced notice of events, discounted merchandise, and invitations to member's only events.

Further, a membership directly contributes to securing the educational, historic, and natural resources of Poricy Park Conservancy for this and future generations.

Click here to see a picture of the American Eel which can be found in Poricy Brook!

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Murray Barn

Our Staff

Joyce Ferejohn - Executive Director

Sharon Goodman - Associate Director

Ellen Jackson - Curator, Murray Farmhouse & Barn

Eileen Beaumont - Director of Educational Programming

Jean Freeland - Administrative Assistant

Linda Coppolino - Marketing

Larry Korn - Trail Maintenance Coordinator

Palma Liebert - Exotic & Domestic Animal Specialist


Instructors and Volunteers:

  • Melissa Barth
  • Eileen Beaumont
  • Marie Brown
  • Art Cadmann
  • Julee' Csuri
  • Anne Dickens
  • Shannon Evans
  • Beth Galella
  • Sharon Goodman
  • Gloria Gross
  • Jennifer Hickey
  • Ellen Jackson
  • Larry Korn
  • Amanda Lozano
  • Susan Malmi
  • Mary Meehan
  • Cathy Mustacioulo
  • Carmen Peterson
  • Karen Rajala
  • Mary Jane Saada
  • Ellen Scrivani
  • Darleen Schweitzer 
  • Toni Shann
  • Doreen Silakowski
  • Dianne Thompson
  • Brenda Tuller
  • Sara Winchell

Our Board of Trustees

  • Tristan Nelsen - President
  • Peter Van Nortwick - Vice President
  • Lee Beaumont - Treasurer
  • Tracy Kalemba - Secretary
  • Ronald J.  Violand
  • Susan Stanton
  • Elaine Hinckley
  • Victoria Massa
  • Gail Sonatore 
  • Gregg Silva - Parks, recreation & Cultural Affairs Designee
  • Mayor Pamela Brightbill - Township Committee Designee
  • Township School Administration Designee

Poricy Park | Oak Hill Road, Box 36 | Middletown, NJ 07748 | 732-842-5966