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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
Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery at the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesThis summer, The Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery at the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary will feature an exciting new exhibit titled “Windows Into Nature” by local artist David Clair. All sale proceeds from the exhibit will be donated to NJ Audubon. As David relates “Most of the pieces in this show present landscape elements as viewed through abstract windows. The framework is usually done in acrylics and the scenes are some combination of acrylics and collage. The collage elements use magazine papers that have undergone varying degrees of solvent treatment. Using lacquer thinner the printed image can be faded or completely destroyed and the inks quickly worked into the desired texture. In turn, the resulting textures are useful in representing rock formations and foliage in landscapes as well as other textural effects for more abstract work.” David Clair has been painting since the early nineteen sixties. Since his retirement in 1990, he has had more time to pursue his art and has experimented with a variety of collage and mixed media techniques.His work has appeared in shows at the Atrium Gallery in Morristown, the Bernardsville Library, the Morris Arts Gallery, and juried exhibits at the Mountain Art Show, the Somerset Art Association and the Tewksbury Historical Society. “Windows Into Nature” is free and open to the public Wednesday - Sunday throughout the summer. Gallery Hours July 1 - August 31, 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.
Harbor Art Gallery Opening Reception
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesThe Harbor Gallery, located at the Nature Center of Cape May features the work of local artists. The art is often nature-themed or made using sustainable materials. Come meet the artist of the month during the opening reception from 4-6pm and enjoy some refreshments. Art will remain on display and available for purchase throughout the month. A portion of proceeds go to support the nature center. SCHEDULE: July 5th: Penelope Cake and Gina Fullerton August 2nd: Cindy Bilboa September 6th: Janis Quigly and Dale Watson October 4th: Patty Beherns Location: The Harbor Gallery is located at New Jersey Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May at 1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May.
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