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Nature Center of Cape May
Spring Break Outside!
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesEscape the mundane and embrace the mud! We may be on spring break, but nature is hard at work. Flowers are starting to bloom; insects are starting to buzz, and birds are migrating north. Each day will be filled with adventure as we welcome signs of spring through hands-on exploration, creative projects, and all-around fun! Pre-registration is required. DETAILS: This is a drop-off program for children in grades 1-5. Monday-Friday; 9:00am to 12:00pm. COST: $175/week Member, $200/week 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
Creative Hands Club: Container Gardens
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesNo space is too small for a garden! Learn the basics for successful growing in containers. We’ll make our own lightweight hypertufa planters to take home! Pre-registration is required. COST: $30 Members, $38 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
NJ Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory’s 28th Annual Optics Sale 2023
Cape May Bird Observatory - Center for Research and Education 600 North Delsea Drive, Middle Township, NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO staff and several optics companies, for a two-day Optics Sale where you'll find ALL the best deals! Join us, it's FREE!! For more information, please click on the following link:Â njaudubon.org/optics
NJ Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory’s 28th Annual Optics Sale 2023
Cape May Bird Observatory - Center for Research and Education 600 North Delsea Drive, Middle Township, NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO staff and several optics companies, for a two-day Optics Sale where you'll find ALL the best deals! Join us, it's FREE!! For more information, please click on the following link:Â njaudubon.org/optics
New Jersey Audubon’s BioBlitz 2023
NJ, United StatesParticipate in a community science extravaganza no matter where you are in the state of New Jersey. Photograph plants and animals in your neighborhood to help document our state's incredible biodiversity. Interact with New Jersey Audubon staff through daily challenges, friendly competition and learning opportunities. For more information, please click HERE
Spring Seed Starting 101
Cape May Point Science Center 101 Lehigh Ave, Cape May Point, NJ, United StatesJoin us for our Spring Seed Starting 101 program, sponsored by the Diane Cornell Wildlife Garden Project! Jen Sawyer from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension will be presenting on the dos and don’ts for preparing your spring garden, followed by a hand-on seed starting workshop. By the end of this free program, you will be armed with new gardening tricks and seedlings that are ready to go into your garden when the time is right! Pre-registration is required and be sure to wear something you wouldn’t mind possibly getting dirty. Preregistration is required COST: FREE 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
NJ, United StatesYour 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. We have three NJ locations having native plants sales on May 6th They are Lorrimer Nature Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes, Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary in Bernardsville and Nature Center of Cape May in Cape May. Full details can be found below Learn More
NJ Audubon’s World Series of Birding®
NJ, United StatesSave the date! Mark your calendars for the 40th Anniversary World Series of Birding! The World Series of Birding brunch will take place on May 14!! Click HERE for more information regarding the World Series of Birding and check back early 2023 for more information regarding registration.
Cape May Spring Festival
NJ, United StatesSave the date! Mark your calendars for the 46th Annual Cape May Spring Festival! Registration will open mid-February 2023. Click HERE for more information regarding the Cape May Spring Festival.
Harbor Art Gallery Opening Reception – June 2023
Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesJanet Payne and John King - Featured Artists at the Harbor Gallery in Cape May! The Harbor Gallery is pleased to announce their featured local artists for the month of June. Artists Janet Payne and John King will display their works for the month of June, with an opening reception to meet the artists on June 2nd from 4-6pm. All artwork is for sale, with a portion of sales going to support the Nature Center of Cape May. Light refreshments will be served. The show will remain on exhibit at the Harbor Gallery for the month of July. Location: The Harbor Gallery is located at New Jersey Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May at 1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May.