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New Jersey Audubon Photography Instructors’ Spring Exhibition
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesThe New Jersey Audubon Photography Instructors’ Spring Exhibition will be held April 1 through June 29, 2024. The Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery at the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary is hosting a digital photography exhibit from April 1 to June 29, 2024. It will feature an impressive lineup of New Jersey Audubon photography instructors including Phil and Becky Witt, Jack and Ellen Moskowitz, and David and Cathy DesRochers. Visitors can anticipate a diverse range of photographic styles and subjects, showcasing the instructors’ expertise and the unique perspectives they bring to the art form. The exhibit aims to not only celebrate the beauty of nature but also inspire a deeper connection with the environment and a renewed commitment to conservation. The NJ Audubon Center invites both photography enthusiasts and nature lovers to immerse themselves in this enriching exhibit. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer seeking inspiration or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world, this event promises to be a delightful experience for all. Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of digital photography! Gallery Hours April 1 - June 29, 2024 Wednesdays: 10:00am to 3:00pm Thursday - Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Sundays: noon to 5:00pm Cost: FREE Location: Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery on the second floor of the Scherman Hoffman Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd. in Bernardsville. Gallery Reception Sunday, April 14 1:00 to 3:00 PM To register for the Gallery Reception REGISTER HERE
Heather Holm: The Pollination of Native Plants, A Diane Cornell Wildlife Garden Project Event
Cape May Point Science Center 101 Lehigh Ave, Cape May Point, NJ, United StatesAre you interested in learning the ecological secrets of our native flowers? Join Heather Holm, a pollinator conservationist and award-winning author, as she explains the developmental journey of different flower types and the presentation of floral resources to pollinators. We will be exploring the types of insect pollinators, their foraging behavior, and the floral features that attract pollinators. Heather will provide many specific examples of how native plants are pollinated and what pollinator is most effective and why. Preregistration is suggested. COST: FREE PARKING: Street parking around the Cape May Point Science Center 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
Writing Nature (Session 1): Watery World
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesCelebrate your inner poet with Cape May's Poet Laureate, Sylvia Baer! These workshops will focus on using the natural world as a "springboard" for writing poetry. We will explore and "play with" several different poetic forms including sonnets, villanelles, and free-verse. And we will use the wonderful resources and views afforded us at our extraordinary venue. No experience is necessary and no one will be required to share any writing. Each session will focus on different elements and be independent of each other. Sylvia Baer who is a teacher, poet, storyteller, and translator has lived in many countries and speaks several languages. She has been teaching English Literature for over 50 years and has created creative writing programs and publications and been the founding editor of several national academic publications. She is a graduate of Northfield School (now NMH), Washington College (BA and MA) and The University of Maryland (PhD), an Associate Fellow of Yale University (Davenport), and was recently named the Poet Laureate of Cape May, NJ, where you can visit her Poet-Tree. Her book, Learning Life: A Memoir was published in August of 2022. WHEN: Wednesday, June 5th 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM COST: $25 Members, $30 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
Writing Nature (Session 2): The Skies
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesCelebrate your inner poet with Cape May's Poet Laureate, Sylvia Baer! These workshops will focus on using the natural world as a "springboard" for writing poetry. We will explore and "play with" several different poetic forms including sonnets, villanelles, and free-verse. And we will use the wonderful resources and views afforded us at our extraordinary venue. No experience is necessary and no one will be required to share any writing. Each session will focus on different elements and be independent of each other. Sylvia Baer who is a teacher, poet, storyteller, and translator has lived in many countries and speaks several languages. She has been teaching English Literature for over 50 years and has created creative writing programs and publications and been the founding editor of several national academic publications. She is a graduate of Northfield School (now NMH), Washington College (BA and MA) and The University of Maryland (PhD), an Associate Fellow of Yale University (Davenport), and was recently named the Poet Laureate of Cape May, NJ, where you can visit her Poet-Tree. Her book, Learning Life: A Memoir was published in August of 2022. WHEN: Saturday, June 8th 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM COST: $25 Members, $30 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
Birds and Brews Family Fun Day
Fort Nonsense Brewing Company 220 Franklin Rd, Randolph, NJ, United StatesA fundraiser for New Jersey Audubon Nature Camps. Join us for games, activities, and good times for all ages! Come join us at Fort Nonsense Brewing Company for a day of fun for the whole family. Enjoy a variety of activities focused on giving you a taste of nature camp fun while sipping delicious brews. **Activities** include camp favorite games, animal encounters, craft stations for the little ones, live music by Kickstart, food trucks, and of course, tasty brews for the adults. There will be something for everyone to enjoy! Don't miss out on this fantastic event that combines nature, creativity, and relaxation. Grab your family and friends and join us for Birds and Brews Family Fun Day! Your wristband purchase includes access to all activity stations and provides funds towards our Nature Camp experiences for kids across NJ. PACKAGES: Fishing for Funds -$25 This package includes 2 wristbands and 2 snack vouchers Digging for Donations - $50 This package includes 4 wristbands and 4 snack vouchers Camping for Cash - $100 This package includes 4 wristbands and 4 snack vouchers plus a $50 donation to NJA. FAQ: What does my ticket include? Each wristband includes access to all camp activities! Does each person need a ticket? Those interested in participating in all of the program stations should have a wristband. Is alcohol included in my ticket? No. All alcohol and food truck purchases are made independently. Can I come to the event if I am not participating in the activities?` Yes! The brewery is open to the public, all are welcome! REGISTER HERE
Nature Book Club
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesJoin Lorrimer Sanctuary for our book discussions on all thing's nature. COST: FREE CLICK THE FOLLOWING FACEBOOK LINK TO JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Nature Book Club - Facebook
NJ Audubon: The Hidden World of Spore Bearers
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesLed by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher/Naturalist, former president of the New Jersey Mycological Associat Join Dorothy for a walk on the trails at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary looking for all things producing spores and NOT seeds. Once studied by cryptogamic botanists, spore bearers are fungi, lichens, mosses, liverworts, lycophytes and ferns. Come and see what we can find. Hand-outs available. Rain or shine. One person per ticket. Ticket sale ends 6/28 at 4:00 PM. COST: $10 members, $15 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
Silver Wave Ring Workshop
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesJoin HKM Jewelry in this one-day class to learn the basics of working with sterling silver. Using traditional jewelry tools and techniques, you will cut, solder, form, and finish your very own silver wave ring. Enjoy an afternoon with CM Harbor views, while learning something new! Please wear sneakers or boots, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothes while taking this class. Pre-registration is required. WHEN: July 19th, 2024 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM COST: $120 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: July Mushroom Meander
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesLed by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher/Naturalist, former president of the New Jersey Mycological Association Join Dorothy for a “talk and walk” to discover the fascinating world of fungi. Fungi have been used for thousands of years by humans, not only as food but as medicine, fire-starters, insect repellants, decoration, for religious ceremonies and more. Fungi are very important to forests. Not only are they decomposers and recyclers in the forest ecosystem, but they also connect to tree roots – a mutualistic symbiosis that might allow trees to communicate with each other. After a talk and display about fungi fun facts, we will walk the trails to look for the diverse groups of mushrooms and fungi. Hand-outs available. One person per ticket. Ticket sale ends 7/19 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
NJ Audubon: August Mushroom Meander
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesLed by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher/Naturalist, former president of the New Jersey Mycological Association Join Teacher/naturalist Dorothy Smullen for a “talk and walk” to discover the fascinating world of fungi. Fungi have been used for thousands of years by humans, not only as food but as medicine, fire-starters, insect repellants, decoration, for religious ceremonies and more. Fungi are very important to forests. Not only are they decomposers and recyclers in the forest ecosystem, but they also connect to tree roots – a mutualistic symbiosis that might allow trees to communicate with each other. After a talk and display about fungi fun facts, we will walk the trails to look for the diverse groups of mushrooms and fungi. Hand-outs available. One person per ticket. Ticket sale ends 8/10 at 4:00 PM. 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