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Diane Cornell Wildlife Garden Project: Next Steps for Nature
Cape May Point Science Center 101 Lehigh Ave, Cape May Point, NJ, United StatesNext Steps for Nature: 500 questions (and answers) for how to save nature in our yard. The Cape May Bird Observatory, with support from the Diane Cornell Wildlife Gardening Project, is excited to host Dr. Doug Tallamy to answer all the commonly asked questions about ecological landscaping. These are good, thoughtful questions about ecology and evolution, biodiversity, invasive species, insect declines, native and non-native plants, conservation and restoration, residential and city landscapes, urban issues, oak biology, keystone plants, Homegrown National Park, monarchs, supporting wildlife at home, and more. In this talk, Dr. Tallamy will address as many of these queries as he can with the hope that his answers will further motivate people to help restore ecosystem function where they live, work, play, worship, and farm. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED – Ticket sales end 24hrs before start of program COST: FREE Doug Tallamy will be selling copies of his book at this event. If you would like to purchase a book, he can only accept CASH or CHECK as payment. Thank you for your understanding. PARKING: Street parking is available in the area of Cape May Point 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
Native Plant Sale
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesNew Jersey Audubon's Annual Native Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10am-4pm. Please visit the following site for more information on the sale: Native Plant Sales | New Jersey Audubon (njaudubon.org)
NJ Audubon: Wildflower ID Made Easy
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesLed by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher Naturalist Don’t just scan the color pages to try to identify wildflowers! Join Dorothy Smullen, teacher/naturalist to learn how to use the identification keys in your guidebooks. We will brush up on flower vocabulary and practice hands-on ID in the indoor part. Following that, we will walk the trails to see and identify what is in bloom. Bring your favorite wildflower guide and camera. Registration required by 5/17 at 4:00 PM. COST: $18 members, $23 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
Rockland Electric Planting Day Lorrimer Sanctuary
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesVolunteer Planting Work Day! Help us plant, mulch, and completely transform our native plant garden into a beautiful space for learning, wandering, and observing plants and wildlife. Plants provided through our partner Orange and Rockland. The day will begin at 9:00 am and end around 3:30 pm. 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
Pollinators of South Jersey
Cape May National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building and Visitor Contact Station - Kimbles Beach Rd 11 Kimbles Beach Rd, Cape May Court House, NJ, United StatesHave you been yearning to learn more about the variety of pollinators that call South Jersey home? Well now is your chance! CMBO is partnering with the North American Butterfly Association (NABA) South Jersey Chapter to take a closer look at the butterflies, dragonflies, and other native insects that call Cape May home. Join our volunteers and NABA Coordinator, Jack McDonough, as we visit various locations throughout Cape May County to discuss insect identification, beneficial flowering plants, and invertebrate conservation! Please check the meeting location carefully, as each of these programs is hosted at a different location. Meeting location 07/24/25 - Kimbles Beach Rd - Cape May National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building and Visitor Contact Station. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We bird in all weather. Be sure to check the forecast in advance and dress in layers appropriate for prevailing weather conditions. 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. We may have to bird in the rain, so please bring your rain gear. TRANSPORTATION: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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
Pollinators of South Jersey
The Nature Conservancy's Garrett Family Preserve 801 Wilson Street, Cape May, NJ, United StatesHave you been yearning to learn more about the variety of pollinators that call South Jersey home? Well now is your chance! CMBO is partnering with the North American Butterfly Association (NABA) South Jersey Chapter to take a closer look at the butterflies, dragonflies, and other native insects that call Cape May home. Join our volunteers and NABA Coordinator, Jack McDonough, as we visit various locations throughout Cape May County to discuss insect identification, beneficial flowering plants, and invertebrate conservation! Please check the meeting location carefully, as each of these programs is hosted at a different location. Meeting location 08/07/25 - The Nature Conservancy's Garrett Family Preserve COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We bird in all weather. Be sure to check the forecast in advance and dress in layers appropriate for prevailing weather conditions. 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. We may have to bird in the rain, so please bring your rain gear. TRANSPORTATION: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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