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Events for December 9, 2023
Creative Hands Weekend Retreat
Escape with your family or friends to Cape May or make it a local's “staycation" away from the hectic holiday obligations. Join a specially selected team of talented artists, health and wellness experts and naturalists who will guide you through a variety of creative endeavors. You won’t regret signing up for the entire retreat which includes 5 experiences. Can’t commit to them all? We have a Saturday only and Sunday only option, and plenty of time between workshops to shop local, see the holiday lights, and partake in the fine restaurants and entertainment that Cape May has to offer. Pre-registration is required. WEEKEND SCHEDULE: Friday (5:30-6:30pm): Happy Hour Wine Tasting We will kick off the retreat with a tasting of local wines. Meet and mingle with other workshop participants! Saturday (9:30-11:30am): Linoleum Block Printed Holiday Cards Join local artist Janet Payne and learn to design, carve and print a holiday themed linoleum block. Using your block we will create holiday greeting cards and wrapping paper. We will be using a 3" x 4" Soft-Kut Printing Block that is suitable for beginners and experienced carvers. You may bring your own design or draw from inspiration provided in the class. Saturday (1pm-4pm): Wave Ring Workshop Learn the basics of working with sterling silver using traditional jeweler's tools and techniques with Hali MacLaren of HKM Jewelry. You will cut, solder, form, and finish your very own silver wave ring. Please wear sneakers or boots, tie back your long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothes in the workshop. Sunday (9:30am-11am): Yoga and Herbal Tea Blending Emily Reed, owner of Itswell Yoga will guide you through a relaxing yoga practice. Afterwards, you will learn the about the benefits of different herbs and mix up your very own tea blends to enjoy or gift to loved ones. Sunday (12:30pm-2:30pm): Holiday Wreath Workshop Using fresh evergreens, create a handcrafted wreath, garland and table decorations of distinction that will rival those gracing the pages of expensive specialty catalogs. The process is easy to learn, and even beginners leave with impressive creations. Led by the staff of the Nature Center of Cape May. COST Saturday Only: $175 Sunday Only: $100 Weekend Bundle (all experiences included): $250 CANCELLATION POLICY: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE
Sandy Hook Birding
December brings building flocks of wintering waterfowl and other species at this coastal hotspot. Good time for building flocks of waterbirds including sea ducks and loons, plus gannets and gulls. We’ll work the beaches for a flock or two of Snow Buntings and Horned Larks, with a chance for Lapland Longspur or another rarity. Be prepared for a fair amount of walking over flat and sandy terrain. Bring lunch. Led by Scott Barnes and Linda Mack. Location: Meet at Parking Lot B, about halfway down the lot by the bathrooms PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $25 Members, $30 Non-members REGISTER HERE
Harlequin Romance
Join CMBO staff and naturalists on this trip to Barnegat Light State Park! Harlequin Ducks and Purple Sandpipers are guaranteed and over time this trip has yielded Black-legged Kittiwakes, Northern Gannets, all three scoters, both eiders, both white-winged gulls, Razorbills and more. All the latter are only possibilities, and who knows what might turn up this year? We will be walking most of the day. We will take a walk on the long stone jetty near the inlet or along a sandy beach. Our route will depend on the weather on the day of the trip. Time and weather permitting, we may look for Short-eared Owls and other birds at nearby marshes later in the day. This trip involves walking over jetties. We do not set a firm daily schedule in advance, leaving us flexible to maximize birding opportunities, taking advantage of weather conditions, tides, and recent bird sightings. We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $28 members, $35 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We bird in all weather. Be sure to check the forecast in advance and dress in layers appropriate for prevailing weather conditions. The weather can differ considerably from nearby inland areas and may be warmer, colder, or windier so it’s best to be over prepared. We may have to bird in the rain, so please bring your rain gear. TRANSPORTATION: Please arrive at the appointed time with a full tank of gas, as transportation to field sites is by private vehicles. We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. CANCELLATION: CMBO programs require a minimum number of registrants to run, five days in advance of the start of the tour but are seldom cancelled. If we do cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, we notify all participants in advance, and all are eligible for a full credit or refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 30 days in advance. Cancellations 10 to 30 days in advance may be subject to a 25% service charge. No refunds or credits for cancellations less than ten days in advance unless due to health emergencies REGISTER HERE
NJ Audubon Digital Photography Workshop 4: Digital Editing
Instructors: Phil Witt, Associate Naturalist Workshop 4 will cover the basic RAW conversion software and essential Photoshop tools, such as levels, curves, the crop tool, and the clone stamp. The workshop will address how to clean up an image, simplifying the image, and removing distractions. Participants are encouraged to email one image (preferably RAW) for editing demonstrations. Registration required, ticket sales end on 12/8 at 4:00 PM. COST: $12 members, $25 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE