April 2019
Hidden Corners of Belleplain
Meets at the Belleplain State Forest Office on Henkensifkin Road, just off Route 550. Visit some of the lesser-known parts of this marvelous State Forest for spring migrant birds, wildflowers and whatever crosses our path. No preregistration required. Cost: $9 members, $15 nonmembers. For more information on all of CMBO's walks and programs, please call 609-400-3868
Find out more »E-Z Birding
Meets near the Hawkwatch Platform at Cape May Point State Park. For beginning birders and anyone who wants to learn more about birds and how to find them. The park has a variety of habitats – woods, fields, ponds, dunes, and beach. Loaner binoculars are available. 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 »Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery: Genuine Character: Scott Gilbert’s Images of Avian Personality
Each species and individual displays a unique personality. Think of the relentless determination of the shorebirds, the soaring independence of the raptors, or the colorful charm of the warblers. For bird photographer Scott Gilbert, the magic happens on those special occasions when he is able to reflect the subject's distinctive character in a way that meaningfully resonates with the viewer. An exhibition of Scott’s characterful photographs opens at the Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery, at the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, on March 1, 2019 and runs until May 27, 2019. Sundays open from 12 to 4 Mondays closed
Find out more »Teacher Naturalist Training
NJA Scherman Hoffman Teacher Naturalist Program Do you enjoy the outdoors? Would you like to be involved in environmental education? We are offering the opportunity to join Scherman Hoffman's environmental education team. As a Teacher-Naturalist, you would teach environmental education programs in an outdoor setting to school and scout groups, afterschool programs, children's birthday parties, summer camp, and outreach programs for adults and children. Share your enthusiasm and knowledge of the natural world with others, and have the reward of watching children learn about and connect with the natural world al around them. Our training program begins Tuesday March 5, and meets Tuesday mornings, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, and ends April 30. There will be no class April 23. Once you satisfactorily complete the program, you will join our staff of Teacher/Naturalists, a paid position. You will then be required to teach a pre-determined number of programs annually, including weekday, weekend, and evening programs, and summer camp. You will also be required to volunteer as a camp assistant for one week of 2019 summer camp as part of your training.
Find out more »Spring Break Explorers
Hit the trails during Spring Break Week and be an Explorer, Discoverer, and Creator. Each day is a new adventure, celebrating Earth Day, finding vernal pools, harnessing energy, meeting live animals, and so much more. Sign up for each day individually, or save with a full week registration. $8 Members, $12 Non-member; For all Five Sessions: $35 Members, $55 Pre-registration is required by calling 609-427-3052 at least a day in advance.
Find out more »Migration at the Point
With Program Director Brett Ewald and CMBO naturalists. Meets at the outer parking lot at the entrance to Cape May Point State Park. With Migration in full swing, every day sees new arrivals: seabirds, waterfowls, raptors, warblers, sparrows and more! No preregistration required. Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers. For more information on all of CMBO's walks and programs, please call 609-400-3868
Find out more »Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery: Genuine Character: Scott Gilbert’s Images of Avian Personality
Each species and individual displays a unique personality. Think of the relentless determination of the shorebirds, the soaring independence of the raptors, or the colorful charm of the warblers. For bird photographer Scott Gilbert, the magic happens on those special occasions when he is able to reflect the subject's distinctive character in a way that meaningfully resonates with the viewer. An exhibition of Scott’s characterful photographs opens at the Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery, at the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, on March 1, 2019 and runs until May 27, 2019. Sundays open from 12 to 4 Mondays closed
Find out more »Spring Break Explorers
Hit the trails during Spring Break Week and be an Explorer, Discoverer, and Creator. Each day is a new adventure, celebrating Earth Day, finding vernal pools, harnessing energy, meeting live animals, and so much more. Sign up for each day individually, or save with a full week registration. $8 Members, $12 Non-member; For all Five Sessions: $35 Members, $55 Pre-registration is required by calling 609-427-3052 at least a day in advance.
Find out more »Dirty Hands Garden Club
Come join our “Dirty Hands Garden Club” as we learn from Master Gardeners, Artists, and Naturalists how to create an aesthetically appropriate space for wildlife at your home or business. We will have lectures in the classroom and time in the field to learn different tricks and techniques to turn tiny stretches of terrain into premium garden space. This club will help anyone develop a green thumb and is the perfect way to grow your nature knowledge and stewardship towards our planet. $75 for members for all classes
Find out more »Birds of Nummy Island
Meets at the north end of Nummy Island, just south of the free bridge on Ocean Drive after leaving Stone Harbor. This rich salt marsh is one of the best spots to observe breeding Clapper Rails, herons and egrets, American Oystercatchers, Ospreys, Black Skimmers, terns and Seaside Sparrows. No preregistration required. Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers. For more information on all of CMBO's walks and programs, please call 609-400-3868
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