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Tiny Tots – Summer Series
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesToddlers can be naturalists too! Perfect for littles 18 months to 3.5 years old, join us for story time and nature activities! We welcome a new generation of budding naturalists to Lorrimer Sanctuary for this "grown-up-and-me" style program. We will read books, explore outside, and learn about nature in age-appropriate ways for littles! This program is best for kids 18 months to 3.5yrs. SCHEDULE: July 2nd: Water in the Weather (Rain & Clouds) July 9th: Water Habitats (Ponds, Streams, Wetlands) July 16th: Water as a Resource (Why We Need It) July 23rd: Water States & Play (Liquid, Ice, Vapor) July 30th: BREAK WEEK August 6th: Who Eats What? (Food Chains and Food Webs) August 13th: Nature Homes (Habitats) August 20th: Helpers in Nature (Pollinators) August 27th: Nature Clean-Up Crew (Decomposers) COST: $8 per child for members, $9 per child for nonmembers. 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 Lorrimer Sanctuary Turns 70 in 2026! Celebrate with us and make a donation to support our expansion project. DONATE TODAY
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Tiny Tots – Summer Series
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesToddlers can be naturalists too! Perfect for littles 18 months to 3.5 years old, join us for story time and nature activities! We welcome a new generation of budding naturalists to Lorrimer Sanctuary for this "grown-up-and-me" style program. We will read books, explore outside, and learn about nature in age-appropriate ways for littles! This program is best for kids 18 months to 3.5yrs. SCHEDULE: July 2nd: Water in the Weather (Rain & Clouds) July 9th: Water Habitats (Ponds, Streams, Wetlands) July 16th: Water as a Resource (Why We Need It) July 23rd: Water States & Play (Liquid, Ice, Vapor) July 30th: BREAK WEEK August 6th: Who Eats What? (Food Chains and Food Webs) August 13th: Nature Homes (Habitats) August 20th: Helpers in Nature (Pollinators) August 27th: Nature Clean-Up Crew (Decomposers) COST: $8 per child for members, $9 per child for nonmembers. 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 Lorrimer Sanctuary Turns 70 in 2026! Celebrate with us and make a donation to support our expansion project. DONATE TODAY
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Forest Stewards: Volunteer Opportunities
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesLove nature? Join us in person to help care for our forests! This is a fantastic chance to get your hands dirty, meet awesome people, and make a real difference. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a total newbie, all are welcome. Let's come together to protect and preserve our beautiful woods. Don’t miss out on this fun and fulfilling experience! Sign up for one day or all season! Please review the New Jersey Audubon Volunteer Page for more information: Volunteer Opportunities | New Jersey Audubon REGISTER HERE Lorrimer Sanctuary Turns 70 in 2026! Celebrate with us and make a donation to support our expansion project. DONATE TODAY
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Summer Sundays at Lorrimer Sanctuary
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesJoin us each Sunday of Summer for a nature experience for people of all ages! Get ready for some great summer activities at Lorrimer Sanctuary. These drop in programs are designed to be at your own pace. Great for families, adults and kids alike! SCHEDULE: June 14th: Reptile Meet and Greet June 21st: Father's Day Bird Walk (sign up here: Father's Day Bird Walk Tickets, Sunday, Jun 21 from 10:30 am to 12 pm | Eventbrite) June 28th: Fantastic Frogs July 5th: Rainbows and Colors July 12th: Water Pollution July 19th: What's in the Water July 26th: BREAK WEEK August 2nd: Food Chain August 9th: Summer Nature Walk August 16th: Incredible Insects August 23rd: Garden Party August 30th: See Ya, Summer! COST: FREE REGISTER HERE Lorrimer Sanctuary Turns 70 in 2026! Celebrate with us and make a donation to support our expansion project. DONATE TODAY
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Nature Book Club
Featured Nature Book ClubLorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesJoin Lorrimer Sanctuary for our book discussions on all thing's nature. Nature Book Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month to read books focused on nature topics. Books are usually found through BCCLs on Hoopla or Libby. All are welcome! If you are interested in getting updates about the books we are reading, join our book club email list by contacting Alexa: [email protected]. COST: FREE MEETING LOCATION: NJ Audubon's Lorrimer Sanctuary, 790 Ewing Ave, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 CLICK THE FOLLOWING FACEBOOK LINK TO JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Nature Book Club - Facebook
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Deer New Jersey, Let’s Find Balance for Our Forests, Farms and Families
FeaturedLorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesJoin us for a timely conversation about one of New Jersey's most pressing wildlife challenges. Joe Basralian, Project Coordinator of Deer New Jersey, will highlight the crisis unfolding in areas where deer herd densities have reached critical highs, and share opportunities for our community to get involved in responsible, ethical deer stewardship. Deer New Jersey's mission is to achieve natural balance across our state by supporting a deer stewardship movement for the people, wildlife, and land we love. Their vision: a future where New Jersey's land, wildlife, and communities thrive, stewarded by all of us working together toward solutions that align with both biological and cultural goals. Come learn more, ask questions, and discover how you can be part of the solution. This event is available in WEBINAR and IN-PERSON formats, please be sure to select the correct ticket type and check out with your preferred email for the zoom link if selecting webinar. About the Speaker: Basralian, who grew up in Franklin Lakes, has spent 25 years working in the financial industry and 8 years in environmental conservation full-time, often uniting diverse parties to achieve common goals. He is a 2026 appointee to the NJ Highlands Council and the Great Swamp Watershed Association board. He participates in many volunteer causes, including the NJ League of Conservation Voters, whose board he served on for nine years. He's a graduate of NYU's Stern School of Business and Cornell University and lives in Chatham Township. COST: FREE 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
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Tiny Tots – Summer Series
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesToddlers can be naturalists too! Perfect for littles 18 months to 3.5 years old, join us for story time and nature activities! We welcome a new generation of budding naturalists to Lorrimer Sanctuary for this "grown-up-and-me" style program. We will read books, explore outside, and learn about nature in age-appropriate ways for littles! This program is best for kids 18 months to 3.5yrs. SCHEDULE: July 2nd: Water in the Weather (Rain & Clouds) July 9th: Water Habitats (Ponds, Streams, Wetlands) July 16th: Water as a Resource (Why We Need It) July 23rd: Water States & Play (Liquid, Ice, Vapor) July 30th: BREAK WEEK August 6th: Who Eats What? (Food Chains and Food Webs) August 13th: Nature Homes (Habitats) August 20th: Helpers in Nature (Pollinators) August 27th: Nature Clean-Up Crew (Decomposers) COST: $8 per child for members, $9 per child for nonmembers. 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 Lorrimer Sanctuary Turns 70 in 2026! Celebrate with us and make a donation to support our expansion project. DONATE TODAY
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Tiny Tots – Summer Series
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesToddlers can be naturalists too! Perfect for littles 18 months to 3.5 years old, join us for story time and nature activities! We welcome a new generation of budding naturalists to Lorrimer Sanctuary for this "grown-up-and-me" style program. We will read books, explore outside, and learn about nature in age-appropriate ways for littles! This program is best for kids 18 months to 3.5yrs. SCHEDULE: July 2nd: Water in the Weather (Rain & Clouds) July 9th: Water Habitats (Ponds, Streams, Wetlands) July 16th: Water as a Resource (Why We Need It) July 23rd: Water States & Play (Liquid, Ice, Vapor) July 30th: BREAK WEEK August 6th: Who Eats What? (Food Chains and Food Webs) August 13th: Nature Homes (Habitats) August 20th: Helpers in Nature (Pollinators) August 27th: Nature Clean-Up Crew (Decomposers) COST: $8 per child for members, $9 per child for nonmembers. 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 Lorrimer Sanctuary Turns 70 in 2026! Celebrate with us and make a donation to support our expansion project. DONATE TODAY
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Summer Send Off Campfire
FeaturedLorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesJoin the Lorrimer Sanctuary staff for a campfire summer sendoff! We’ll be roasting marshmallows and making s’mores over an open fire while we tell tales of fun at summer camp! We’ll be playing camp favorite games with kids and parents alike and searching for clues along the trails during our scavenger hunt. Children must be accompanied by an adult; this is not a drop-off program. To participate in the scavenger hunt and some games, participants must be able to hike roughly 0.5 miles over gravel trail terrain. COST: $9 member child, $10 non-member child. 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
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Forest Stewards: Volunteer Opportunities
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesLove nature? Join us in person to help care for our forests! This is a fantastic chance to get your hands dirty, meet awesome people, and make a real difference. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a total newbie, all are welcome. Let's come together to protect and preserve our beautiful woods. Don’t miss out on this fun and fulfilling experience! Sign up for one day or all season! Please review the New Jersey Audubon Volunteer Page for more information: Volunteer Opportunities | New Jersey Audubon REGISTER HERE Lorrimer Sanctuary Turns 70 in 2026! Celebrate with us and make a donation to support our expansion project. DONATE TODAY