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ZEISS Optics Sales at the Scherman Hoffman Nature Store
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesSponsored by Zeiss optics: Stop by Scherman Hoffman between the hours of 10am and 5pm and talk to a ZEISS representative who will be on-site to answer any questions and demonstrate the products. Trying out optics while birding at the sanctuary is strongly encouraged! Customers will receive a discount of 10% on all Zeiss binoculars. Don't forget Members save on other products in the Nature Store! Why purchase optics from NJ Audubon? We have competitive prices. You can try the optics on-site in an actual sanctuary. Proceeds from sales goes back to protecting wildlife and habitat. Questions - contact us at 908-396-6386 or [email protected]
NJ Audubon: Old Bridge Waterfront Park Bird Walk
Old Bridge Waterfront Park 1729 NJ-35, Laurence Harbor, NJ, United StatesJoin Dave Oster at Old Bridge Waterfront Park in Laurence Harbor to bird along the waterfront for a variety of waterbirds. Old Bridge Waterfront Park preserves 71 acres of beach, dune vegetation, and wooded areas along Raritan Bay in Middlesex County. In late fall the park can be excellent for a variety of waterbirds, raptors, and hardy passerines. We'll bird the extensive waterfront for loons, grebes, sea ducks, gulls and gannets. Raptors such as Bald Eagle and Peregrine Falcon are often present. A boardwalk and paved trail run along the beach, and three jetties with level walkways offer good vantage points for scanning the bay. The dunes and wooded areas may offer some passerine surprises. While the walk is easy, please be prepared for seasonal wind and weather. Please bring your own binoculars, and spotting scope if desired. Registration required. Walk-ins will not be permitted to participate. Ticket sales end on 11/24/2023 at 4:00 PM. COST: $15 members, $20 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
Creative Hands Club: Holiday Ornament Centerpieces
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesJoin Cape May artist Carla Schaeffer to make an upcycled holiday centerpiece out of vintage glass Christmas ornaments! We'll add a hanger so that the centerpiece can also be hung on the wall. Pre-registration is required. COST: $35 Members, $42 Non-member. 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
NJ Audubon Employee and Volunteer Art Show
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesThe NJ Audubon Employee and Volunteer Art Show will be opening a the Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery, located on the 2nd floor of the Scherman Hoffman building. Our volunteers and employees will be displaying their latest and favorite wildlife and natural landscapes artwork between October 7, 2023, and January 31, 2024. Light refreshments will be served on October 7 between 12:30pm and 3pm. The Art Gallery is open: Thursday-Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 12 noon – 5pm. Cost: FREE Location: Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery on the second floor of the Scherman Hoffman Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd. in Bernardsville.
Holiday Artist Marketplace
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesAt our version of the famous Christmas Markets of Germany (Weihnachtmarkt), we will offer a pop-up sale featuring local Cape May artists and their original, hand-crafted wares. Affordable prices of these unique works of art will be available to participants in our wreath workshops as well as others who stop by for this outdoor “open house”. The fire pit will be roaring to fend off the chill with a hot chocolate station to warm your tummy. Proceeds go directly to support our artist friends who have been so generous to us through volunteering and providing donations to our fundraisers. Help us show our appreciation by shopping local and supporting Cape May’s amazing artist community. WHERE: At the Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ. COST: FREE Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member Today! 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.
Creative Hands Weekend Retreat
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesEscape 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
Winter Solstice at Lorrimer Sanctuary
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesCome celebrate the Winter Solstice with us at Lorrimer Sanctuary! Join us for a magical in-person event. Embrace the beauty of nature as we mark the shortest day of the year and welcome the return of longer days. Immerse yourself in the serene surroundings of the sanctuary and connect with the rhythms of the natural world. We will be lighting our bonfire, burning our intentions for the new year, and meditating through our solstice spiral. Don't miss out on this special occasion to embrace the spirit of the season. See you there! COST: $5.00 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
NJ Audubon Employee and Volunteer Art Show
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesThe NJ Audubon Employee and Volunteer Art Show will be opening a the Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery, located on the 2nd floor of the Scherman Hoffman building. Our volunteers and employees will be displaying their latest and favorite wildlife and natural landscapes artwork between October 7, 2023, and January 31, 2024. Light refreshments will be served on October 7 between 12:30pm and 3pm. The Art Gallery is open: Thursday-Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 12 noon – 5pm. Cost: FREE Location: Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery on the second floor of the Scherman Hoffman Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd. in Bernardsville.
NJ Audubon: Easy Native Plant Propagation
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesLed by Stephanie Punnett, Program Director Residential landscapes are becoming increasingly important for the survival of native pollinators and other wildlife and can be home for both humans and wildlife. In this workshop we’ll show you how to create a wildlife garden and a simple way to start native plants from seed. You can make up to five mini-greenhouses from repurposed materials and plant your choice of over twenty species of native plant seeds. As a bonus, make a pollinator home for native bees from recycled materials for your backyard. All materials provided. One person per ticket. Ticket sale ends 01/18 at 4:00 PM. You must pre-register, walk-ins will not be allowed to participate. Limit 15. COST: $18 members, $23 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
Nature Book Club
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesJoin Lorrimer Sanctuary and the Franklin Lakes Library for our book discussion on all things nature. Copies of the book discussion selection can be picked up at the Franklin Lakes Public Library. Discussions will be held at Lorrimer Sanctuary unless otherwise noted. Recommendations welcome! COST: FREE Upcoming Discussions: January 23, 2024 - The Language of Butterflies by Wendy Williams - REGISTER HERE February 27, 2024 - The Last Days of the Dinosaurs by Riley Black - REGISTER HERE March 26, 2024 - An Immense World by Ed Yong - REGISTER HERE April 23, 2024 - Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper - REGISTER HERE