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Birding the Meadows
Birding the Meadows
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around The Nature Conservancy's South Cape May Meadows Preserve property! Expect wading birds, gulls, beach-nesters, and migrating shorebirds. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Monday 06/03/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/17/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/24/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/01/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/08/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/15/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/22/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/29/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/05/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/12/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/19/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/26/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 09/02/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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Birds Before Beach
Birds Before Beach
Join CMBO naturalists for this free walk at the Cape May Point State Park! Did you know that Cape May is one of the best places on the planet to watch birds? Join us for a free one-hour exploration of Cape May’s bird life. Loaner binoculars are available. Family-friendly. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: FREE SCHEDULE: Tuesday 06/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/02/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/09/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/16/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/23/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/30/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 08/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 08/13/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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Bird Walk for all People
Bird Walk for all People
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the Cape May Point State Park and beyond! Not watching birds when in Cape May is like not visiting the Grand Canyon when in Arizona! Join us for a relaxed morning of birding whether you are a seasoned birder or have never really watched birds on purpose before PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Thursday 06/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/13/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/20/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/27/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/04/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/11/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/18/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/01/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/08/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/15/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/22/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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NJ Audubon: Birding With Technology
NJ Audubon: Birding With Technology
Led by Angus Macaulay, NJ Audubon Teacher Naturalist Can technology improve your birding experience? Join us on the trails Hawk Rise Wildlife Sanctuary and find out. We will use a phone app to help identify and locate birds as we walk the trails. The primary app for this program will be Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab. You may consider installing this app in advance. This program is appropriate for individuals of all ages. Come dressed for the weather. Iced tea and lemonade will be served afterwards. COST: FREE 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
Birding Cape May Point
Birding Cape May Point
With its diversity of habitat – beach, dunes, ponds, forest, and marsh – Cape May Point is the perfect spot for great year-round birding. We'll look for breeding songbirds, waterbirds, terns and the chance of a passing migrant. We’ll travel the trails, check out CMBO’s Northwood Center and other surrounding hotspots on The Point. Join us every Saturday for 2 hours of birding at the Cape May Point State Park and let us share with you the wonder of this special time of year. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Saturday 07/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/13/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/20/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/27/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/03/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/17/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/24/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/31/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 09/07/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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1 event,
Birding the Meadows
Birding the Meadows
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around The Nature Conservancy's South Cape May Meadows Preserve property! Expect wading birds, gulls, beach-nesters, and migrating shorebirds. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Monday 06/03/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/17/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/24/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/01/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/08/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/15/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/22/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/29/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/05/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/12/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/19/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/26/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 09/02/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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Birds Before Beach
Birds Before Beach
Join CMBO naturalists for this free walk at the Cape May Point State Park! Did you know that Cape May is one of the best places on the planet to watch birds? Join us for a free one-hour exploration of Cape May’s bird life. Loaner binoculars are available. Family-friendly. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: FREE SCHEDULE: Tuesday 06/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/02/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/09/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/16/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/23/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/30/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 08/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 08/13/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
0 events,
1 event,
Bird Walk for all People
Bird Walk for all People
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the Cape May Point State Park and beyond! Not watching birds when in Cape May is like not visiting the Grand Canyon when in Arizona! Join us for a relaxed morning of birding whether you are a seasoned birder or have never really watched birds on purpose before PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Thursday 06/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/13/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/20/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/27/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/04/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/11/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/18/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/01/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/08/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/15/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/22/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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A Meadows Morning
A Meadows Morning
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around The Nature Conservancy's South Cape May Meadows Preserve property! End your week, or start your weekend, enjoying the summer birds that nest in or visit this beautiful refuge's freshwater marsh, dunes, and beach. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Friday 06/28/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/12/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/19/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/26/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 08/02/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
Birding the Ocean City Rookery
Birding the Ocean City Rookery
NEW 2024! The Ocean City Welcome Center has become a must-see breeding bird destination. Join our Volunteer Naturalists for great views of nesting wading birds, including Great Blue and Little Blue herons, Yellow-crowned and Black-crowned night-herons, Great and Snowy egrets, Glossy and White ibis - all building and sitting on nests. The raised parking lot of the Welcome Center provides very close views of the birds, so be sure to bring your camera to try to capture some amazing photos! The group will spend time viewing these birds from the bridge overlook, as well as taking a short walk underneath the bridge to view the birds at eye level. Our Naturalists will provide scopes for participants, but bringing your own scope is encouraged. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $10 General Admission SCHEDULE: Friday 06/14/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 06/28/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/12/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/19/24 - REGISTER HERE 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. DISTANCE COVERED: Very short distance from parked car to walkway with railing overlooking rookery, followed by a short walk underneath the bridge. ACCESSIBILITY: You arrive at a paved parking lot on the upper viewing level. A lower level is available for viewing at ground level via stairs and ramp. Restrooms inside Welcome Center. Notes: The Welcome Center exit takes you into Ocean City. Once in town you can go around a block to get back onto the outbound road. Gnats may be a problem. Be prepared with head nets, long sleeves, long pants, bug spray. 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.
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Birding Cape May Point
Birding Cape May Point
With its diversity of habitat – beach, dunes, ponds, forest, and marsh – Cape May Point is the perfect spot for great year-round birding. We'll look for breeding songbirds, waterbirds, terns and the chance of a passing migrant. We’ll travel the trails, check out CMBO’s Northwood Center and other surrounding hotspots on The Point. Join us every Saturday for 2 hours of birding at the Cape May Point State Park and let us share with you the wonder of this special time of year. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Saturday 07/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/13/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/20/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/27/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/03/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/17/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/24/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/31/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 09/07/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR
Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR
There’s arguably no better all-around summer birding spot in the state than Forsythe NWR. “Brig’s” combination of habitats, easy accessibility, and penchant for attracting rare species make this a perennial favorite. Expect a wide range of species from long-legged wading birds to raptors, rails, and many species of shorebirds, terns, and passerines. Each week is likely to be different as we watch the ebb and flow of summer migration. Led by Scott Barnes, Linda Mack, Carole Hughes, Mike Mandracchia, Jason Denesevich and/or Chris Daly. Location: 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, Forsythe NWR at main lot by headquarters. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $25 Members, $30 Non-members IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Wear long pants and a lightweight long-sleeved shirt. Insect repellant is advised. REGISTER HERE
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Birding the Meadows
Birding the Meadows
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around The Nature Conservancy's South Cape May Meadows Preserve property! Expect wading birds, gulls, beach-nesters, and migrating shorebirds. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Monday 06/03/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/17/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/24/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/01/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/08/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/15/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/22/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/29/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/05/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/12/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/19/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/26/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 09/02/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
1 event,
Birds Before Beach
Birds Before Beach
Join CMBO naturalists for this free walk at the Cape May Point State Park! Did you know that Cape May is one of the best places on the planet to watch birds? Join us for a free one-hour exploration of Cape May’s bird life. Loaner binoculars are available. Family-friendly. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: FREE SCHEDULE: Tuesday 06/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/02/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/09/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/16/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/23/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/30/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 08/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 08/13/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
0 events,
1 event,
Bird Walk for all People
Bird Walk for all People
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the Cape May Point State Park and beyond! Not watching birds when in Cape May is like not visiting the Grand Canyon when in Arizona! Join us for a relaxed morning of birding whether you are a seasoned birder or have never really watched birds on purpose before PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Thursday 06/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/13/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/20/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/27/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/04/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/11/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/18/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/01/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/08/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/15/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/22/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
2 events,
A Meadows Morning
A Meadows Morning
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around The Nature Conservancy's South Cape May Meadows Preserve property! End your week, or start your weekend, enjoying the summer birds that nest in or visit this beautiful refuge's freshwater marsh, dunes, and beach. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Friday 06/28/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/12/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/19/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/26/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 08/02/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
Birding the Ocean City Rookery
Birding the Ocean City Rookery
NEW 2024! The Ocean City Welcome Center has become a must-see breeding bird destination. Join our Volunteer Naturalists for great views of nesting wading birds, including Great Blue and Little Blue herons, Yellow-crowned and Black-crowned night-herons, Great and Snowy egrets, Glossy and White ibis - all building and sitting on nests. The raised parking lot of the Welcome Center provides very close views of the birds, so be sure to bring your camera to try to capture some amazing photos! The group will spend time viewing these birds from the bridge overlook, as well as taking a short walk underneath the bridge to view the birds at eye level. Our Naturalists will provide scopes for participants, but bringing your own scope is encouraged. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $10 General Admission SCHEDULE: Friday 06/14/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 06/28/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/12/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/19/24 - REGISTER HERE 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. DISTANCE COVERED: Very short distance from parked car to walkway with railing overlooking rookery, followed by a short walk underneath the bridge. ACCESSIBILITY: You arrive at a paved parking lot on the upper viewing level. A lower level is available for viewing at ground level via stairs and ramp. Restrooms inside Welcome Center. Notes: The Welcome Center exit takes you into Ocean City. Once in town you can go around a block to get back onto the outbound road. Gnats may be a problem. Be prepared with head nets, long sleeves, long pants, bug spray. 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.
2 events,
Birding Cape May Point
Birding Cape May Point
With its diversity of habitat – beach, dunes, ponds, forest, and marsh – Cape May Point is the perfect spot for great year-round birding. We'll look for breeding songbirds, waterbirds, terns and the chance of a passing migrant. We’ll travel the trails, check out CMBO’s Northwood Center and other surrounding hotspots on The Point. Join us every Saturday for 2 hours of birding at the Cape May Point State Park and let us share with you the wonder of this special time of year. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Saturday 07/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/13/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/20/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/27/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/03/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/17/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/24/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/31/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 09/07/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR
Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR
There’s arguably no better all-around summer birding spot in the state than Forsythe NWR. “Brig’s” combination of habitats, easy accessibility, and penchant for attracting rare species make this a perennial favorite. Expect a wide range of species from long-legged wading birds to raptors, rails, and many species of shorebirds, terns, and passerines. Each week is likely to be different as we watch the ebb and flow of summer migration. Led by Scott Barnes, Linda Mack, Carole Hughes, Mike Mandracchia, Jason Denesevich and/or Chris Daly. Location: 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, Forsythe NWR at main lot by headquarters. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $25 Members, $30 Non-members IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Wear long pants and a lightweight long-sleeved shirt. Insect repellant is advised. REGISTER HERE
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Birding the Meadows
Birding the Meadows
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around The Nature Conservancy's South Cape May Meadows Preserve property! Expect wading birds, gulls, beach-nesters, and migrating shorebirds. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Monday 06/03/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/17/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/24/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/01/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/08/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/15/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/22/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/29/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/05/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/12/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/19/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/26/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 09/02/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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Birds Before Beach
Birds Before Beach
Join CMBO naturalists for this free walk at the Cape May Point State Park! Did you know that Cape May is one of the best places on the planet to watch birds? Join us for a free one-hour exploration of Cape May’s bird life. Loaner binoculars are available. Family-friendly. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: FREE SCHEDULE: Tuesday 06/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/02/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/09/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/16/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/23/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/30/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 08/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 08/13/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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Bird Walk for all People
Bird Walk for all People
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the Cape May Point State Park and beyond! Not watching birds when in Cape May is like not visiting the Grand Canyon when in Arizona! Join us for a relaxed morning of birding whether you are a seasoned birder or have never really watched birds on purpose before PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Thursday 06/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/13/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/20/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/27/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/04/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/11/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/18/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/01/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/08/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/15/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/22/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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A Meadows Morning
A Meadows Morning
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around The Nature Conservancy's South Cape May Meadows Preserve property! End your week, or start your weekend, enjoying the summer birds that nest in or visit this beautiful refuge's freshwater marsh, dunes, and beach. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Friday 06/28/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/12/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/19/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/26/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 08/02/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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Birding Cape May Point
Birding Cape May Point
With its diversity of habitat – beach, dunes, ponds, forest, and marsh – Cape May Point is the perfect spot for great year-round birding. We'll look for breeding songbirds, waterbirds, terns and the chance of a passing migrant. We’ll travel the trails, check out CMBO’s Northwood Center and other surrounding hotspots on The Point. Join us every Saturday for 2 hours of birding at the Cape May Point State Park and let us share with you the wonder of this special time of year. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Saturday 07/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/13/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/20/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/27/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/03/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/17/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/24/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/31/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 09/07/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR
Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR
There’s arguably no better all-around summer birding spot in the state than Forsythe NWR. “Brig’s” combination of habitats, easy accessibility, and penchant for attracting rare species make this a perennial favorite. Expect a wide range of species from long-legged wading birds to raptors, rails, and many species of shorebirds, terns, and passerines. Each week is likely to be different as we watch the ebb and flow of summer migration. Led by Scott Barnes, Linda Mack, Carole Hughes, Mike Mandracchia, Jason Denesevich and/or Chris Daly. Location: 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, Forsythe NWR at main lot by headquarters. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $25 Members, $30 Non-members IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Wear long pants and a lightweight long-sleeved shirt. Insect repellant is advised. REGISTER HERE
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Pollinator Walk at Cattail Hollow Farm
Pollinator Walk at Cattail Hollow Farm
Welcome to the Pollinator Walk at Cattail Hollow Farm! Join us on Sun, Jul 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM for a fun and educational experience exploring the beautiful world of pollinators. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the important role pollinators play in our ecosystem and how farmers around the state are transforming production fields into wildlife habitat. The farm stand will also be open for you to purchase produce and eggs. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with nature and discover the wonders of Cattail Hollow Farm!
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Birding the Meadows
Birding the Meadows
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around The Nature Conservancy's South Cape May Meadows Preserve property! Expect wading birds, gulls, beach-nesters, and migrating shorebirds. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Monday 06/03/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/17/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 06/24/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/01/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/08/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/15/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/22/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 07/29/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/05/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/12/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/19/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 08/26/24 - REGISTER HERE Monday 09/02/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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Birds Before Beach
Birds Before Beach
Join CMBO naturalists for this free walk at the Cape May Point State Park! Did you know that Cape May is one of the best places on the planet to watch birds? Join us for a free one-hour exploration of Cape May’s bird life. Loaner binoculars are available. Family-friendly. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: FREE SCHEDULE: Tuesday 06/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/02/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/09/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/16/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/23/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 07/30/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 08/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Tuesday 08/13/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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Bird Walk for all People
Bird Walk for all People
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the Cape May Point State Park and beyond! Not watching birds when in Cape May is like not visiting the Grand Canyon when in Arizona! Join us for a relaxed morning of birding whether you are a seasoned birder or have never really watched birds on purpose before PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Thursday 06/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/13/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/20/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 06/27/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/04/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/11/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/18/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 07/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/01/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/08/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/15/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 08/22/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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A Meadows Morning
A Meadows Morning
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around The Nature Conservancy's South Cape May Meadows Preserve property! End your week, or start your weekend, enjoying the summer birds that nest in or visit this beautiful refuge's freshwater marsh, dunes, and beach. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Friday 06/28/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/12/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/19/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 07/26/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 08/02/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
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Birding Cape May Point
Birding Cape May Point
With its diversity of habitat – beach, dunes, ponds, forest, and marsh – Cape May Point is the perfect spot for great year-round birding. We'll look for breeding songbirds, waterbirds, terns and the chance of a passing migrant. We’ll travel the trails, check out CMBO’s Northwood Center and other surrounding hotspots on The Point. Join us every Saturday for 2 hours of birding at the Cape May Point State Park and let us share with you the wonder of this special time of year. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Saturday 07/06/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/13/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/20/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 07/27/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/03/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/17/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/24/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 08/31/24 - REGISTER HERE Saturday 09/07/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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.
Birds and Butterflies Walk at Six Mile Run State Park
Birds and Butterflies Walk at Six Mile Run State Park
Led by Chris and Paula Williams, Associate Naturalists. Stroll along the park trails with the Williams to look for the birds and butterflies of the park. Please bring your own binoculars. NJA Guided Nature Walks, for 18 years now, are funded by Franklin Township Openspace Committee. COST: FREE LOCATION: Canal Road, Griggstown, NJ. From Blackwells Mill Rd, turn south onto Canal Road, then about 100 ft turn left into the parking lot for Six Mile Run. REGISTRATION: [email protected] or call 732.873.2500 x6279.
Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR
Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR
There’s arguably no better all-around summer birding spot in the state than Forsythe NWR. “Brig’s” combination of habitats, easy accessibility, and penchant for attracting rare species make this a perennial favorite. Expect a wide range of species from long-legged wading birds to raptors, rails, and many species of shorebirds, terns, and passerines. Each week is likely to be different as we watch the ebb and flow of summer migration. Led by Scott Barnes, Linda Mack, Carole Hughes, Mike Mandracchia, Jason Denesevich and/or Chris Daly. Location: 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, Forsythe NWR at main lot by headquarters. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $25 Members, $30 Non-members IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Wear long pants and a lightweight long-sleeved shirt. Insect repellant is advised. REGISTER HERE