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Featured Wilderness Skills SeriesWilderness Skills Series
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesNEW 2025 Welcome to Lorrimer's Wilderness Skills Series! Join us for a brand-new series all about wilderness skills! Edible plants, making nature paint, tracking, shelters; we cover it all! Is your up-and-coming naturalist interested in the how-to of survival in the woods? During these 1.5-hour programs, we will cover all sorts of forest survival know-how, including fishing, shelter-building, and much more. This program is designed for families or kids 5-13 (must have a parent/guardian present). CANCELLATION: September 18th: Edible Plants September 27th: Fishing Basics October 25th: Nature Paints and Dyes November 1st: Shelter-Building November 18th: Make Your Own Hiking Stick December 9th: Tracks and Tracking These programs are hands-on and may get children dirty and/or wet. Registration ends at 5 pm the day before each event! COST: $8 members / $10 nonmembers 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
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Featured Nature Explorers – Winter 2023After School Nature Club
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesJoin us after school for this 1-hour Wednesday afternoon program! Each day will feature a nature topic, walk, craft, activity, and/or story! We welcome the next generation of naturalists to Lorrimer Sanctuary for our after-school nature club! Designed to be a continuation from our Tiny Tots program, we will read books, explore outside, make nature-themed crafts, and learn about the environment in age-appropriate ways. This IS a drop-off program, but parents are invited to stay and have coffee or chat inside during the program! Homeschoolers welcome! Registration ends at 5 pm the day before each event! COST: $8 per child for members $10 per child for nonmembers, $95 Member Child (All Session Ticket) $110 Non-Member Child (All Session Ticket) SCHEDULE: September 17th: Monarch Madness! September 24th: Butterflies and Moths October 1st: Fireflies October 8th: Leaf Colors October 15th: What's Hiding in the Leaves? October 22nd: Ssssslithering Snakes! October 29th: Creepy Crawling Critters November 5th: Water Wonders November 12th: Discovering Nature: The Five Senses November 19th: Be a Superhero for the Planet! November 26th OFF December 3rd: Pick Apart a Pinecone! December 10th: Homemade Evergreen Wreaths December 17th: Winter Solstice Please note that Lorrimer's building facilities will be going under construction sometime during the fall and winter. If this leads to cancelled programming, we will refund your order completely and let you know as soon as possible about these cancellations. 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
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Tiny Tots – Winter Series
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesWe welcome a new generation of budding naturalists to Lorrimer Sanctuary for this "grown-up-and-me" style program. We will read books, explore outside, and learn about nature in age-appropriate ways for littles! This program is best for kids 18 months to 3.5yrs. *These programs are hands-on and will get children dirty and/or wet. Registration ends at 5 pm the day before each event! SCHEDULE: December 4th: Pick Apart a Pinecone! December 11th: Homemade Evergreen Wreaths December 18th: Winter Solstice December 25th: No Class January 1st: No Class January 8th: Mammals in Winter: Foxes January 15th: Mammals in Winter: Deer January 22nd: Mammals in Winter: Raccoons COST: $7 per child for members, $8 per child for nonmembers. 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 Lorrimer Sanctuary Turns 70 in 2026! Celebrate with us and make a donation to support our expansion project. DONATE TODAY
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Featured Wreath Making WorkshopSeasonal Wreath Making Workshop
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesWreath Making Workshop Join us for a fun and creative holiday wreath making workshop at Lorrimer Sanctuary. Get your hands dirty and let your imagination bloom as we guide you through the process of creating your very own beautiful wreath. In the process you’ll learn to identify common evergreen trees by their leaves and cones and understand the local ecology of NJ coniferous trees. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artist and take home a stunning handmade wreath to proudly display! This program is suited for teens and adults. COST: NJA Member $35, NJA Non-member $40 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
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NJA Scherman Hoffman Volunteer & Staff Holiday Celebration
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United States🎄 You're Invited! 🎄 NJA Scherman Hoffman Volunteer & Staff Holiday Celebration We're delighted to invite you to our annual holiday celebration! Join us as we gather to honor our incredible volunteers and celebrate a fantastic year at New Jersey Audubon Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. This special afternoon is our way of saying thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the positive impact you've made throughout 2025. We'd love for you to bring your spouse, family members, and loved ones to share in the festivities! LOCATION: New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary Please RSVP Help us plan a wonderful celebration by confirming your attendance and selecting a dish to share via our SignUp Genius page. We can't wait to celebrate with you and toast to another successful year together! Please sign up via the link below SIGN UP HERE
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Featured Wreath Making WorkshopYule Log Workshop
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesYule Log Workshop Join us for a fun and creative holiday yule log workshop at Lorrimer Sanctuary. Get your hands dirty and let your imagination bloom as we guide you through the process of creating your own lovely yule log to take home. In the process you’ll learn about the yule traditions used for centuries by people during the darkest nights of the year and get to know the local ecology of NJ trees, including the hardwoods we use for logs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artist and take home a stunning handmade seasonal decoration to proudly display! This program is suited for teens and adults. COST: NJA Member $35, NJA Non-member $40 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
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Birding Cape May Point
Cape May Point State Park Hawkwatch Platform NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO naturalists for 2 hours of birding around beautiful Cape May Point! Crossbills, siskins, redpolls – oh, my! Winter can be such a special time to bird Cape May Point. Each week we’ll scour the Park or wander the streets to see what avian visitors are calling Cape May Point their winter home. The winter finch prediction sounds promising, the ponds are full of ducks, and loons and scoters are on the move. Our path may take us through the quiet streets of Cape May Point, visiting local feeders. Or maybe we’ll travel along the dunes to check the morning flight line. Lily Lake and the Northwood Center often hold wintering songbirds and, of course, the State Park is always good. So let us add some joy to your winter – join us every Saturday for 2 hours of birding around Cape May Point. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. 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
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Sandy Hook Birding
Sandy Hook - Lot B Hartshorne Drive, Sandy Hook, NJ, United StatesDecember brings building flocks of wintering waterfowl and other species at this coastal hotspot. Good time for building flocks of waterbirds including sea ducks and loons, plus gannets and gulls. We’ll work the beaches for a flock or two of Snow Buntings and Horned Larks, with a chance for Lapland Longspur or another rarity. Be prepared for a fair amount of walking over flat and sandy terrain. Bring lunch. Led by Scott Barnes and Linda Mack. Location: Meet at Parking Lot B, about halfway down the lot by the bathrooms PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $25 Members, $30 Non-members REGISTER HERE
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IN-PERSON Nature Infused Yoga
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesLed by Kristen Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher and NJ Audubon Senior Research Scientist Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary; all levels welcome. Please arrive 10 minutes early and bring a yoga mat. For ages 15 years and older. This workshop will be held outdoors when the weather is suitable. During inclement weather it will be held indoors. Ticket sale ends at 4:30 PM on the Friday before each class. We are offering an in-person class at the sanctuary and a virtual class online simultaneously. Be sure to purchase the correct ticket. There will be no classes 12/27, 1/17, and 2/14. COST: $15 members, $19 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring your own yoga equipment for the in-person class if you have it. Equipment will be available to borrow. 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
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VIRTUAL Nature Infused Yoga
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesLed by Kristin Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher. Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary; all levels welcome. For ages 15 years and older. Please join the class 10 minutes early. Registration required. THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM There will be no classes 12/27, 1/17, and 2/14. COST: $15 members, $19 nonmembers. Ticket sales ends at 4:30 PM on the Friday before each class. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This class will be held virtually through ZOOM. Participants will be emailed the link to the meeting after registration closes and before the class. 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