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Events for August 11, 2026
Friends in the Field: An Intro to Birding with The Boarding House
Lafayette Street Park 711 Lafayette St., Cape MayNEW 2026! Located across the street from the new Cape May Nature trails, the Boarding House motel is our newest collaborator for connecting people to Cape May's natural world. Join Boarding House staff and CMBO Naturalists as we stroll on this new trail system in search of songbirds, raptors, waterbirds, migratory insects, and the changing hues of the autumn salt marsh. Each week will no doubt feature a different mix of wildlife and unique sights! No previous birding experience necessary to attend this program! This is meant to be an extremely beginner-friendly experience. For more information on the Boarding House Cape May, please click HERE COST: FREE (donations welcome!) - Registration ends 24-hrs before start of event Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! LOCATION: Meet at main entrance to Cape May Nature Trails, at Cape May City's Lafayette Park (look for big blue sign once in park). 711 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Parking available in dirt lot adjacent to Lafayette & Jefferson streets, or street parking along Lafayette Street. We may walk up to 1.0 miles, over generally level terrain. 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 in Cape May 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. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. 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
Beach Birds of Summer
Join CMBO Program Coordinator Adehl Schwaderer and CMBO Naturalists to search the Stone Harbor Point beaches for gulls, terns, and shorebirds! In summer, Cape May County beaches attract an interesting range of terns, gulls, and shorebirds, and this Special Field Trip offers a golden opportunity the subtle beauty of these birds. Common, Forster’s and Least Terns are plentiful at this time, and the Point is home to a successful colony of Black Skimmers. The group will walk the length of Stone Harbor Point and back, taking their time to enjoy the cadre of common species, separating shorebird species, migrant and resident, and so much more! We may walk up to 3 miles, over sandy terrain. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED - Ticket sales end 24hrs before the event COST: $20 members, $25 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 in Cape May 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 3 miles, over sandy terrain. 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
Friends in the Field: An Intro to Birding with The Boarding House
Lafayette Street Park 711 Lafayette St., Cape MayNEW 2026! Located across the street from the new Cape May Nature trails, the Boarding House motel is our newest collaborator for connecting people to Cape May's natural world. Join Boarding House staff and CMBO Naturalists as we stroll on this new trail system in search of songbirds, raptors, waterbirds, migratory insects, and the changing hues of the autumn salt marsh. Each week will no doubt feature a different mix of wildlife and unique sights! No previous birding experience necessary to attend this program! This is meant to be an extremely beginner-friendly experience. For more information on the Boarding House Cape May, please click HERE COST: FREE (donations welcome!) - Registration ends 24-hrs before start of event Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! LOCATION: Meet at main entrance to Cape May Nature Trails, at Cape May City's Lafayette Park (look for big blue sign once in park). 711 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Parking available in dirt lot adjacent to Lafayette & Jefferson streets, or street parking along Lafayette Street. We may walk up to 1.0 miles, over generally level terrain. 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 in Cape May 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. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. 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
Friends in the Field: An Intro to Birding with The Boarding House
Lafayette Street Park 711 Lafayette St., Cape MayNEW 2026! Located across the street from the new Cape May Nature trails, the Boarding House motel is our newest collaborator for connecting people to Cape May's natural world. Join Boarding House staff and CMBO Naturalists as we stroll on this new trail system in search of songbirds, raptors, waterbirds, migratory insects, and the changing hues of the autumn salt marsh. Each week will no doubt feature a different mix of wildlife and unique sights! No previous birding experience necessary to attend this program! This is meant to be an extremely beginner-friendly experience. For more information on the Boarding House Cape May, please click HERE COST: FREE (donations welcome!) - Registration ends 24-hrs before start of event Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! LOCATION: Meet at main entrance to Cape May Nature Trails, at Cape May City's Lafayette Park (look for big blue sign once in park). 711 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Parking available in dirt lot adjacent to Lafayette & Jefferson streets, or street parking along Lafayette Street. We may walk up to 1.0 miles, over generally level terrain. 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 in Cape May 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. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. 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
Friends in the Field: An Intro to Birding with The Boarding House
Lafayette Street Park 711 Lafayette St., Cape MayNEW 2026! Located across the street from the new Cape May Nature trails, the Boarding House motel is our newest collaborator for connecting people to Cape May's natural world. Join Boarding House staff and CMBO Naturalists as we stroll on this new trail system in search of songbirds, raptors, waterbirds, migratory insects, and the changing hues of the autumn salt marsh. Each week will no doubt feature a different mix of wildlife and unique sights! No previous birding experience necessary to attend this program! This is meant to be an extremely beginner-friendly experience. For more information on the Boarding House Cape May, please click HERE COST: FREE (donations welcome!) - Registration ends 24-hrs before start of event Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! LOCATION: Meet at main entrance to Cape May Nature Trails, at Cape May City's Lafayette Park (look for big blue sign once in park). 711 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Parking available in dirt lot adjacent to Lafayette & Jefferson streets, or street parking along Lafayette Street. We may walk up to 1.0 miles, over generally level terrain. 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 in Cape May 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. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. 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
Friends in the Field: An Intro to Birding with The Boarding House
Lafayette Street Park 711 Lafayette St., Cape MayNEW 2026! Located across the street from the new Cape May Nature trails, the Boarding House motel is our newest collaborator for connecting people to Cape May's natural world. Join Boarding House staff and CMBO Naturalists as we stroll on this new trail system in search of songbirds, raptors, waterbirds, migratory insects, and the changing hues of the autumn salt marsh. Each week will no doubt feature a different mix of wildlife and unique sights! No previous birding experience necessary to attend this program! This is meant to be an extremely beginner-friendly experience. For more information on the Boarding House Cape May, please click HERE COST: FREE (donations welcome!) - Registration ends 24-hrs before start of event Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! LOCATION: Meet at main entrance to Cape May Nature Trails, at Cape May City's Lafayette Park (look for big blue sign once in park). 711 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Parking available in dirt lot adjacent to Lafayette & Jefferson streets, or street parking along Lafayette Street. We may walk up to 1.0 miles, over generally level terrain. 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 in Cape May 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. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. 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
Friends in the Field: An Intro to Birding with The Boarding House
Lafayette Street Park 711 Lafayette St., Cape MayNEW 2026! Located across the street from the new Cape May Nature trails, the Boarding House motel is our newest collaborator for connecting people to Cape May's natural world. Join Boarding House staff and CMBO Naturalists as we stroll on this new trail system in search of songbirds, raptors, waterbirds, migratory insects, and the changing hues of the autumn salt marsh. Each week will no doubt feature a different mix of wildlife and unique sights! No previous birding experience necessary to attend this program! This is meant to be an extremely beginner-friendly experience. For more information on the Boarding House Cape May, please click HERE COST: FREE (donations welcome!) - Registration ends 24-hrs before start of event Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! LOCATION: Meet at main entrance to Cape May Nature Trails, at Cape May City's Lafayette Park (look for big blue sign once in park). 711 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Parking available in dirt lot adjacent to Lafayette & Jefferson streets, or street parking along Lafayette Street. We may walk up to 1.0 miles, over generally level terrain. 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 in Cape May 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. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. 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
Friends in the Field: An Intro to Birding with The Boarding House
Lafayette Street Park 711 Lafayette St., Cape MayNEW 2026! Located across the street from the new Cape May Nature trails, the Boarding House motel is our newest collaborator for connecting people to Cape May's natural world. Join Boarding House staff and CMBO Naturalists as we stroll on this new trail system in search of songbirds, raptors, waterbirds, migratory insects, and the changing hues of the autumn salt marsh. Each week will no doubt feature a different mix of wildlife and unique sights! No previous birding experience necessary to attend this program! This is meant to be an extremely beginner-friendly experience. For more information on the Boarding House Cape May, please click HERE COST: FREE (donations welcome!) - Registration ends 24-hrs before start of event Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! LOCATION: Meet at main entrance to Cape May Nature Trails, at Cape May City's Lafayette Park (look for big blue sign once in park). 711 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Parking available in dirt lot adjacent to Lafayette & Jefferson streets, or street parking along Lafayette Street. We may walk up to 1.0 miles, over generally level terrain. 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 in Cape May 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. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. 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
Friends in the Field: An Intro to Birding with The Boarding House
Lafayette Street Park 711 Lafayette St., Cape MayNEW 2026! Located across the street from the new Cape May Nature trails, the Boarding House motel is our newest collaborator for connecting people to Cape May's natural world. Join Boarding House staff and CMBO Naturalists as we stroll on this new trail system in search of songbirds, raptors, waterbirds, migratory insects, and the changing hues of the autumn salt marsh. Each week will no doubt feature a different mix of wildlife and unique sights! No previous birding experience necessary to attend this program! This is meant to be an extremely beginner-friendly experience. For more information on the Boarding House Cape May, please click HERE COST: FREE (donations welcome!) - Registration ends 24-hrs before start of event Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! LOCATION: Meet at main entrance to Cape May Nature Trails, at Cape May City's Lafayette Park (look for big blue sign once in park). 711 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Parking available in dirt lot adjacent to Lafayette & Jefferson streets, or street parking along Lafayette Street. We may walk up to 1.0 miles, over generally level terrain. 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 in Cape May 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. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s CMBO programs are virtually never cancelled. 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