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Native Plants
Fall Native Plant Sale
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesLeaves may fall and flowers fade, but the underground parts of plants are growing and preparing for year to come. This makes autumn the perfect time to add trees and shrubs to your wildlife-friendly garden. These new additions will be ready to take off next Spring. Support three NJA Centers through your purchases of specially selected native trees and shrubs that will our Garden State. Get there early as plants go fast - sorry no preorders. For more information click HERE
Diane Cornell Wildlife Garden Project: Winter Gardening 101
Triangle Park 498 Coral Ave, Cape May, NJ, United StatesPlease join us for Winter Gardening 101, a continuation of the Diane Cornell Wildlife Garden Project suite of events. Have you been wanting to learn how to transform your backyard habitat into a haven for migrating and overwintering insects? This program at Cape May Point’s Triangle Park, a model backyard habitat, will provide you with an introduction into the gardening methods and variation species you can add to your home’s landscape for the colder months of the year! Join Jack McDonough, butterfly and invertebrate conservationist for the Endangered and Nongame Species Program under NJDEP Fish & Wildlife, who will be presenting on these important topics. The presentation will include a garden tour of Triangle Park, a discussion on insect migration, and the opportunity to take home seeds of various plants to add to your home garden! Preregistration is suggested. COST: FREE PARKING: Street parking is only 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
Winter Sowing Workshop
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesGet your hands dirty and learn the art of winter sowing at our workshop! Join us for a hands-on winter sowing workshop at the beautiful Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Get ready to learn all about starting seeds in winter and kickstart your gardening journey! Registration closes January 17th at 4 pm. COST: NJA Member $10, NJA Non-member $14 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
Native Plant Sale – Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesScherman Hoffman’s Annual Native Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10am-4pm. We will have a wide selection of native wildflowers in a variety of sizes and prices, as well as vendors and information booths. Come early as favorite plants sell quickly. Our favorites, including milkweeds, asters, mistflower, boneset, lobelia, iris, sunflower, bee balm, ferns, columbine and coneflower are sure to be on hand.
Native Plant Sale
Your gardens will be the buzz, tweet, and talk of the neighborhood when you get off to a good start with top-quality plants.  We emphasize the use of New Jersey native plants, which benefit wildlife and have a strong aesthetic appeal for your landscape.  Some non-natives (but non-invasive) perennials and annuals, which offer an added boost to butterfly gardens, will also be available. Visit njaudubon.org/native-plant-sales for full details
Native Plant Sale – Lorrimer Sanctuary
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesLorrimer Sanctuary's Annual Native Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10am-4pm. Please visit the following site for more information on the sale: Native Plant Sales | New Jersey Audubon (njaudubon.org)
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
Pollinators of South Jersey
Woodbine Bike Path 513 Dehirsch Ave, Woodbine, 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 six programs is hosted at a different location. Meeting location 06/20/24 - Woodbine Bike Path 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
Beaver Swamp Fish and Wildlife Management Area - Beaver Damn Rd 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 six programs is hosted at a different location. Meeting location 06/25/24 - Beaver Dam Rd, Beaver Swamp WMA 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
Cox Hall Creek WMA Shawmont Avenue, Villas, 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 six programs is hosted at a different location. Meeting location 07/11/24 - Cox Hall Creek WMA 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