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Monarch Tagging Demo
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesJoin the Monarch Monitoring Project team and learn about the Monarch butterflies that migrate through Cape May. After the talk, watch as small tags are affixed to Monarchs to track their migration. You'll learn how you can help with Monarch conservation! NO preregistration required. Family-friendly Meeting Location: Meets at the Nature Center of Cape May, located at 1600 Delaware Ave in Cape May.. Cost: FREE - contributions to the Monarch Monitoring Project are welcome. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! NEW JERSEY AUDUBON’S PROGRAM GUIDELINES: All NJ counties are considered medium to low COVID-19 community levels. New Jersey Audubon highly recommends that anyone who is not fully vaccinated, wants additional protection, or comes from a higher community level area should consider wearing a mask and social distancing, especially indoors. Please do not come to a program if you are sick, have a sick family member or have reason to believe you may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
Back Bay Birding by Boat on the Osprey
Miss Chris Marina - The Osprey 1212 Wilson Dr, Cape May, NJ 08204, NJ, United StatesJoin Captain Bob and the crew of The Osprey for close-up looks at secretive rails, nesting Ospreys, migrant shorebirds, terns, gulls, herons and more. We explore the coastal saltmarsh of Cape May from Cape Island Creek to the Wildwoods and view the natural wonders of historic Cape May Harbor. The Osprey is a 37' pontoon boat that has a comfortable enclosed cabin with large viewing windows, a front deck with a railing, and a restroom on board. Non-motorized wheelchair accessible. More information, detailed directions, and online reservations at www.ospreycruise.com or call the Osprey at 609-898-3500. All trips depart from the Miss Chris Marina in Cape May. Free parking. Family-friendly. Preregistration is suggested. Cost: $35 members, $40 nonmembers, $24 Children (12 and under) REGISTER HERE NEW JERSEY AUDUBON'S PROGRAM GUIDELINES: New Jersey counties are varied in their COVID-19 community transmission rates. New Jersey Audubon highly recommends that anyone who is not fully vaccinated or who wants additional protection should consider wearing a mask and social distancing, especially indoors. Please do not come to a program if you are sick, have a sick family member or have reason to believe you may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
Fall Migration Cruise
Miss Chris Marina - The Osprey 1212 Wilson Dr, Cape May, NJ 08204, NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO naturalists to cruise through nearly inaccessible back-bay marshes from Cape May to Stone Harbor. This trip will be by boat (beginning and ending at Cape May) through protected back-bay waters where we will enjoy a great variety of waterbirds and raptors. The Osprey is a 37' pontoon boat that has a comfortable enclosed cabin with large viewing windows, a front deck with a railing, and a restroom on board. Non-motorized wheelchair accessible. More information, detailed directions, and online reservations at www.ospreycruise.com or call the Osprey at 609-898-3500. All trips depart from the Miss Chris Marina in Cape May. Free parking. Family-friendly. Preregistration is suggested. Cost: $40 members, $50 nonmembers. REGISTER HERE NEW JERSEY AUDUBON'S PROGRAM GUIDELINES: New Jersey counties are varied in their COVID-19 community transmission rates. New Jersey Audubon highly recommends that anyone who is not fully vaccinated or who wants additional protection should consider wearing a mask and social distancing, especially indoors. Please do not come to a program if you are sick, have a sick family member or have reason to believe you may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
Monarch Tagging Demo
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesJoin the Monarch Monitoring Project team and learn about the Monarch butterflies that migrate through Cape May. After the talk, watch as small tags are affixed to Monarchs to track their migration. You'll learn how you can help with Monarch conservation! NO preregistration required. Family-friendly Meeting Location: Meets at the Nature Center of Cape May, located at 1600 Delaware Ave in Cape May.. Cost: FREE - contributions to the Monarch Monitoring Project are welcome. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! NEW JERSEY AUDUBON’S PROGRAM GUIDELINES: All NJ counties are considered medium to low COVID-19 community levels. New Jersey Audubon highly recommends that anyone who is not fully vaccinated, wants additional protection, or comes from a higher community level area should consider wearing a mask and social distancing, especially indoors. Please do not come to a program if you are sick, have a sick family member or have reason to believe you may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
Monarch Tagging Demo
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesJoin the Monarch Monitoring Project team and learn about the Monarch butterflies that migrate through Cape May. After the talk, watch as small tags are affixed to Monarchs to track their migration. You'll learn how you can help with Monarch conservation! NO preregistration required. Family-friendly Meeting Location: Meets at the Nature Center of Cape May, located at 1600 Delaware Ave in Cape May.. Cost: FREE - contributions to the Monarch Monitoring Project are welcome. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! NEW JERSEY AUDUBON’S PROGRAM GUIDELINES: All NJ counties are considered medium to low COVID-19 community levels. New Jersey Audubon highly recommends that anyone who is not fully vaccinated, wants additional protection, or comes from a higher community level area should consider wearing a mask and social distancing, especially indoors. Please do not come to a program if you are sick, have a sick family member or have reason to believe you may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
Monarch Monitoring Project Drop-In
Triangle Park 498 Coral Ave, Cape May, NJ, United StatesJoin our Monarch Monitoring staff and volunteers at Triangle Park to learn about the Monarch Monitoring Project. The team may be tagging monarchs, tending to the gardens that support the monarchs, or engaged in other project activity. Meets at Triangle Park, located at Lighthouse and Coral Avenues in Cape May Point. NO preregistration required. Family-friendly Cost: FREE - contributions to the Monarch Monitoring Project are welcome. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! NEW JERSEY AUDUBON’S PROGRAM GUIDELINES: New Jersey counties are varied in their COVID-19 community transmission rates. New Jersey Audubon highly recommends that anyone who is not fully vaccinated or who wants additional protection should consider wearing a mask and social distancing, especially indoors. Please do not come to a program if you are sick, have a sick family member or have reason to believe you may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
Monarch Monitoring Project Drop-In
Triangle Park 498 Coral Ave, Cape May, NJ, United StatesJoin our Monarch Monitoring staff and volunteers at Triangle Park to learn about the Monarch Monitoring Project. The team may be tagging monarchs, tending to the gardens that support the monarchs, or engaged in other project activity. Meets at Triangle Park, located at Lighthouse and Coral Avenues in Cape May Point. NO preregistration required. Family-friendly Cost: FREE - contributions to the Monarch Monitoring Project are welcome. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! NEW JERSEY AUDUBON’S PROGRAM GUIDELINES: New Jersey counties are varied in their COVID-19 community transmission rates. New Jersey Audubon highly recommends that anyone who is not fully vaccinated or who wants additional protection should consider wearing a mask and social distancing, especially indoors. Please do not come to a program if you are sick, have a sick family member or have reason to believe you may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
Natural Habitats Trolley Tour
Washington Street Mall Info Booth Washington Street Mall at Ocean Street Cape May, NJ 08204, NJ, United StatesBeyond the charming Victorian homes and sandy beaches, Cape May is world famous for its birdwatching, monarch migration, and natural history. Join Cape May Bird Observatory naturalists on a trolley tour to local “natural habitats” (with exits at two spots), learning about the beauty, diversity, abundance (millions of birds, butterflies, and dragonflies pass through each year), geography, and extensive history of this amazing spectacle. Relax and be entertained in the birding capital of North America! Co-sponsored by New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory and the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities. Tours leave from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, where tickets may be purchased. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org. Preregistration required. Family-friendly. Cost: $25 for adults and $15 for children (ages 3-12). REGISTER HERE
Monarch Monitoring Project Drop-In
Triangle Park 498 Coral Ave, Cape May, NJ, United StatesJoin our Monarch Monitoring staff and volunteers at Triangle Park to learn about the Monarch Monitoring Project. The team may be tagging monarchs, tending to the gardens that support the monarchs, or engaged in other project activity. Meets at Triangle Park, located at Lighthouse and Coral Avenues in Cape May Point. NO preregistration required. Family-friendly Cost: FREE - contributions to the Monarch Monitoring Project are welcome. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! NEW JERSEY AUDUBON’S PROGRAM GUIDELINES: New Jersey counties are varied in their COVID-19 community transmission rates. New Jersey Audubon highly recommends that anyone who is not fully vaccinated or who wants additional protection should consider wearing a mask and social distancing, especially indoors. Please do not come to a program if you are sick, have a sick family member or have reason to believe you may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
BioBlitz at CMBO’s Center for Research and Education
Cape May Bird Observatory's Center for Research and Education NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO Naturalists and staff, along with local wildlife experts as we work to uncover and identify the variety of species that call our Center for Research and Education (CRE) home! How will we be doing this? By organizing a BioBlitz! A BioBlitz is an organized effort to catalogue all living organisms in a specified location over a set period of time. We encourage anyone that would like to participate in this event to stop by CRE at anytime between 8:30am to 4:00pm and be sure to check out the special programs we have scheduled throughout the day! COST: FREE Special Program Schedule is listed below - the programs are free, but pre-registration is required - space is limited. 9:00am to 10:30am - Introduction to BioBlitz-ing Cost: FREE - PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED Join two of our CMBO Naturalists, Kathy & Roger Horn, to learn the basics of how to participate in this year’s BioBlitz, along with the variety of identification tools available at your fingertips! The first part of this program will begin with a presentation about the BioBlitz and how to participate. The second part of the program will be an interactive trail walk where participants will be able to put all of their new identification skills to the test! 11:00am to 12:00pm – Gardening for Wildlife Cost: FREE - PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED Want to learn about the benefits of turning your backyard into a healthy habitat for native wildlife? Attend our Gardening for Wildlife talk to gain a better understanding of how you can transform your backyard into a heaven for native species! Additionally, we’ll be discussing how you can utilize the National Wildlife Federation to get your property listed as a Certified Wildlife Habitat. 1:00pm to 1:45pm - Monarch Tagging Demo Cost: FREE - PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED Join the Monarch Monitoring Project team and learn about the Monarch butterflies that migrate through Cape May. After the talk, watch as small tags are affixed to Monarchs to track their migration. You’ll learn how you can help with Monarch conservation! 2:30pm to 3:30pm – Introduction to Conservation Assistance Programs Cost: FREE - PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED New Jersey Audubon’s Stewardship Department works with landowners and farmers throughout the state to implement best management practices for soil, water, and wildlife conservation. In this introductory program, learn about financial and technical assistance programs available in the area to help protect natural resources on working lands. Applications will be available on site, with the opportunity to consult with stewardship staff and conservation planners about potential restoration and conservation projects on your land. This interactive session is conveniently scheduled just weeks before the Fall 2022 application deadline for federal and local programs. Visit with us to see if you would qualify and apply! 8:00pm to 10:00pm - Mothing with Sam Galick Cost: FREE - PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED Join local moth expert, Sam Galick, as we work to add as many moth species to our BioBlitz list as possible! Using a mercury light, we will be able to get a close look at the wide variety of local moth species that call CRE home. NEW JERSEY AUDUBON'S PROGRAM GUIDELINES: New Jersey counties are varied in their COVID-19 community transmission rates. […]