July 2019
Birding the Meadows
Meets at the Nature Conservancy's South Cape May Meadows Preserve parking lot on Sunset Blvd. Expect wading birds, gulls, beach-nesters, and migrating shorebirds. No preregistration required. Family-friendly. Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers. For more information on all of CMBO's walks and programs, please call 609-400-3868
Find out more »Discovery Kids Nature Camp
Marvelous Marine Mammals. Whales, dolphins, and seals, oh my! These beautiful creatures are mammals like us, but have adapted to life in the water. The largest mammal in the world eats the smallest organisms in the water while other marine mammals are apex predators as they hunt for fish or other animals. We will study echolocation and understand what to do if we find a stranded whale or dolphin on the beach. Come play like a dolphin in the bay! Contact 609-427-3045
Find out more »OUTDOOR ECO-ADVENTURE CAMP
9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.* + one 4-hour fishing trip & one all day (9-4) ferry and bicycle trip. *Times and locations may vary based on activities; parents will receive detailed information regarding preparations and meeting locations the week prior to camp. Call for more at 609-427-3045
Find out more »Back Bay Birding by Boat on the Osprey
Join Captain Bob and the naturalists and 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: $30 members, $35 nonmembers.
Find out more »Marine Life Safari
“Is anyone here a Marine Biologist?” Get your hands wet and mind blown on an interactive cruise with a focus on underwater life. Set some crab pots, pull some fish traps, and help us haul in a biological sampling net to see and learn about what’s down there. 2 hr trip- $32/Adult (ages 13 & up) $20/Child (ages 3-12) Kids 2 & under are free Led by Adehl, our Nature Center Naturalist Call the Skimmer to book your trip today! 609-884-3100
Find out more »Birds Before Beach
With Brett Ewald and CMBO Naturalists. Meets near the Hawkwatch Platform at Cape May Point State Park. Did you know that Cape May is one of the best places on the planet to watch birds? Join us for a free one-hour exploration of Cape May’s bird life. As with all CMBO walks, loaner binoculars are available. No preregistration required. Family-friendly. Cost: FREE For more information on all of CMBO’s walks and programs, please call 609-400-3868
Find out more »HARBOR SAFARI
Encounter an incredible diversity of marine life as you help pull a twenty-foot seine net through the shallows of Cape May Harbor. You will learn about the ecology of our coastal waters, including the fascinating and ancient Horseshoe Crab. A great family outing! Cost: $10 for Adults and $5 for children ages 3 to 12. - children under 3 free Contact 609-427-3045
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Spotlight on Moths!
Meets at the Northwood Center in Cape May Point. They only come out at night! Help us celebrate National Moth Week by shining a light on these denizens of the dark. We'll have a special setup to attract and highlight these fascinating insects. This is a drop in event. No preregistration required. Family-friendly. Cost: FREE For more information on all of CMBO’s walks and programs, please call 609-400-3868
Find out more »Cape May’s Wildside Trolley Tour
Beyond 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 "hotspots" (with exits at several spots), learning about the diversity, abundance (millions of birds 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: $20 for adults and $15 for children (ages 3-12). For more information on all of CMBO’s walks and programs, please call 609-400-3868
Find out more »Beachcombing the Cove
Explore one of the area’s ever-changing coastal habitats -- the beach, ocean, and dunes of Cape May’s “The Cove” beach. We’ll search the shallows, comb the shoreline for treasures, and walk along the dunes in search of wildlife. **Meet a naturalist at the flagpole at the west end of Beach Avenue. Cost: $10 adults, $5 children ages 3 to 12, children under 3 free. Contact 609-427-3045
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