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Harbor Art Gallery Opening Reception – September 2023
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesLouise Zemaitis, Tina Giaimo and Debra Donahue - Featured Artists at the Harbor Gallery in Cape May! The Harbor Gallery is pleased to announce their featured local artists for the month of September. Louise Zemaitis, Tina Giaimo and Debra Donahue will display their works with an opening reception to meet the artists on September 1st from 4-6pm. All artwork is for sale, with a portion of sales going to support the Nature Center of Cape May. Light refreshments will be served. The show will remain on exhibit at the Harbor Gallery for the entire month. Location: The Harbor Gallery is located at New Jersey Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May at 1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May.
NJ Audubon: Family Wildlife Treasure Hunt
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesLed by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher/Naturalist. Join teacher/naturalist Dorothy Smullen for an afternoon of searching for all kinds of plants and animals: vertebrates including fish in the river, insects and other arthropods in the field, and mosses, ferns, and fungi in the forest. We will even collect pond water to search for tiny wildlife under the microscope. Youngsters will have a nature bingo sheet, and older children will have a “Tree of Life” sheet to record the plants and animals we find. Registration required by 9/9 at 4:00 PM. One family per ticket. Limited to 6 families. 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
Fall Native Plant Sale
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesFALL IS FOR PLANTING! Leaves may fall and flowers fade, but the underground parts of plants are growing and preparing for year to come. This makes autumn the perfect time to add trees and shrubs to your wildlife-friendly garden. These new additions will be ready to take off next Spring. Support NJA Centers through your purchases of specially selected native trees and shrubs which will flourish in our Garden State. Get there early as plants go fast - sorry no preorders. List of Plant Species available Common Name Latin Name Size Container_ Shadbush AMELANCHEIER CANADENSIS #2 Bearberry ARCHTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI #1 PawPaw ASIMINA TRILOBA #2 Groundsel Bush BACCHARIS HALIMIFOLIA #1 Eastern Redbud tree CERCIS CANADENSIS #2 Silky Dogwood CORNUS AMOMUM #1 Redosier Dogwood CORNUS SERICEA #1 Buttonbush CEPHALANTHUS OCCIDENTALIS #1 American Holly ILEX OPACA #2 Winterberry ILEX VERTICILLATA #1 Spicebush LINDERA BENZOIN #1 Tulip Poplar tree LIRIODENDRON TULIPFERA #3 Sweetbay Magnolia MAGNOLIA VIRGINIANA #2 Black Chokeberry PHOTINIA MELANOCARPA #1 Red Chokeberry PHOTINIA PYRIFOLIA #1 Common Ninebark PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUIS #1 Virginia Pine PINUS VIRGINIANA #2 Beach Plum PRUNUS MARITIMA #1 Scarlet Oak QUERCUS COCCINEA #2 Fragrant Sumac RHUS AROMATICA #1 Carolina Rose ROSA CAROLINA #1 Swamp Rose ROSA PALUSTRIS #1 Meadowsweet SPIREA LATIFOLIA #1 Lowbush Blueberry VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM #1 Arrowwood Viburnum VIBURNUM DENTATUM #1 Blackhaw Viburnum VIBURNUM PRUNIFOLIUM #1 Cranberry Viburnum VIBURNUM TRILOBUM #1
Fall Native Plant Sale
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesLeaves may fall and flowers fade, but the underground parts of plants are growing and preparing for year to come. This makes autumn the perfect time to add trees and shrubs to your wildlife-friendly garden. These new additions will be ready to take off next Spring. Support three NJA Centers through your purchases of specially selected native trees and shrubs that will our Garden State. Get there early as plants go fast - sorry no preorders. For more information click HERE
Harbor Art Gallery Opening Reception – October 2023
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesMeghan Kolk and George Reed - Featured Artists at the Harbor Gallery in Cape May! The Harbor Gallery is pleased to announce their featured local artists for the month of October. Meghan Kolk and George Reed will display their works with an opening reception to meet the artists on October 6th from 4-6pm. All artwork is for sale, with a portion of sales going to support the Nature Center of Cape May. Light refreshments will be served. The show will remain on exhibit at the Harbor Gallery for the entire month. Location: The Harbor Gallery is located at New Jersey Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May at 1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May.
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.
The Big Sip at Nauti Spirits
Nauti Spirits 916 Shunpike Rd, Cape May, NJ, United StatesWe will be participating in the annual, international birding event, The Big Sit! while enjoying the beautiful outdoor space at Nauti Spirits Distillery. Additionally, we will be sharing information about how our Stewardship Team is providing support to our local landowners through their Healthy Land and Waters Grant. We encourage anyone that would like to participate in this event to stop by anytime between 12:00pm to 6:00pm to enjoy searching for birds along with live music and food from Matt's Family food truck! What is a Big Sit? To learn more, click on the following link: thebigsit.org Preregistration is suggested. COST: FREE IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 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. 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
Apple Cider Fall Festival
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesLorrimer Sanctuary is proud to announce the return of our Apple Cider Fall Festival! We love you a bushel and a peck, so we've brought back a Lorrimer fan favorite! Join us for Apple Cider Press Demos, Kids Crafts, Selfie Stations, and Nature Walks with help from our community and friends, we're looking forward to a wonderful day full of fun fall activities! COST: FREE. Pre-registration is required due to limited parking on-site. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Dress appropriately for the weather. This program is entirely outdoors. 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
Apple Cider Fall Festival
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesLorrimer Sanctuary is proud to announce the return of our Apple Cider Fall Festival! We love you a bushel and a peck, so we've brought back a Lorrimer fan favorite! Join us for Apple Cider Press Demos, Kids Crafts, Selfie Stations, and Nature Walks with help from our community and friends, we're looking forward to a wonderful day full of fun fall activities! COST: FREE. Pre-registration is required due to limited parking on-site. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Dress appropriately for the weather. This program is entirely outdoors. 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
Apple Cider Fall Festival
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesLorrimer Sanctuary is proud to announce the return of our Apple Cider Fall Festival! We love you a bushel and a peck, so we've brought back a Lorrimer fan favorite! Join us for Apple Cider Press Demos, Kids Crafts, Selfie Stations, and Nature Walks with help from our community and friends, we're looking forward to a wonderful day full of fun fall activities! COST: FREE. Pre-registration is required due to limited parking on-site. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Dress appropriately for the weather. This program is entirely outdoors. 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