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NJ Audubon Learning the Birds by Song Series
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesLed by Randy Little, Associate Naturalist For beginners and those with some experience, this birding-by-ear series will improve your bird identification skills. More often than not, birds are heard before they are seen (if seen at all!) Learning their songs will add another dimension to your birdwatching. Randy Little is a former NJA board member and long-time NJA volunteer. Randy learned birding as a youngster under the wings of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s founders and is a master at recording bird songs for the Cornell Lab. This series will begin Sunday March 15 and continue Sunday afternoons until April 26; there will be no class April 5. March 15 & 22 classes will cover the winter resident birds, March 29 & April 12 classes will cover the early migrant birds, and April 19 & 26 classes will cover the summer resident birds. Registration and fee are per class. You must pre-register for each class you wish to attend. Ticket sale for each class ends at 4:00 PM on the day before each class. COST PER CLASS: $15 members, $22 nonmembers. 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 in-person at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. 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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Native Gardening: Creating a Spring Checklist
Stone Harbor Library – Events Room 9516 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ, United StatesJoin NCCM staff and naturalists as we partner with the Cape May County Library System for special lectures and workshops! Native gardening can seem overwhelming, but it isn’t too late to get started this Spring. Shake off that winter frost and get ready for a season of connecting with your garden. Join the Nature Center of Cape May staff to walk through all the items to add to your spring gardening to-do list. We will cover everything from planning your garden to prepping the space! Plus, we will add in our favorite native gardening tips and tricks. Pre-registration requested. COST: FREE WHEN: Thursday, March 19th 6:00-7:00pm WHERE: Stone Harbor Library (9516 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247), Events Room 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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Constellations and Cocoa
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesEnjoy the natural beauty of the stars at night, learn about the seasonal constellations, and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa! Join us for this after-dark program all about the stars! We'll be looking up as we learn all about the constellations and their myths as we sip on hot cocoa during this family-friendly program. Binoculars and telescope for viewing will be provided. The first part of this event will take place indoors, then we will head outside to observe the stars. Please dress appropriately. This event is weather dependent and will be cancelled if there is rain or cloud cover, participants will be notified of cancellations by 6:00 PM. 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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Signs of Spring Nature Walk
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesJoin us for a fun Signs of Spring Nature Walk and spot blooming flowers and chirping birds up close! Ready to shake off the winter blues? Join us for an in-person adventure as we explore the awesome signs of spring popping up all around! It's a chill walk where you can spot blooming flowers, hear birds singing, and soak up fresh air. Perfect for nature lovers and anyone looking to connect with the outdoors. Don't forget comfy shoes and a curious mind! COST: FREE Please note that Lorrimer's building facilities will be going under construction this 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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Forest Stewards: Volunteer Opportunities
Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United StatesLove nature? Join us in person to help care for our forests! This is a fantastic chance to get your hands dirty, meet awesome people, and make a real difference. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a total newbie, all are welcome. Let's come together to protect and preserve our beautiful woods. Don’t miss out on this fun and fulfilling experience! Sign up for one day or all season! Please review the New Jersey Audubon Volunteer Page for more information: Volunteer Opportunities | New Jersey Audubon 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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Open Air/ Open Space Art Exhibition at the Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesExperience Open Air / Open Space, a juried art exhibit celebrating Somerset County's Open Space Preservation Program, featured in the Wayrick Art Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Scherman Hoffman Nature Center from February 6 through March 25. This special exhibition showcases the unique beauty of Somerset County's extensive public park system through the perspectives of both professional and novice New Jersey Plein Air artists. Sponsored by the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners, Somerset County Park Commission, Somerset County Open Space Preservation Program, and Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, the exhibit honors the county's long-standing commitment to preserving land for conservation, passive use, and active recreation. A partial exhibit will be displayed at this location: NJ Audubon Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 through March 25th. For more information regarding this traveling exhibit please visit Open Air / Open Space | Somerset County Cost: FREE Location: Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery on the second floor of the Scherman Hoffman Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd. in Bernardsville. he Wayrick Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday please visit our Center Page for open hours: Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary | New Jersey Audubon
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Spring Equinox Sunset Yoga
FeaturedNature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United StatesJoin us on the Spring Equinox, a time of natural balance between day and night, to discover balance within you! Spring is a season of new beginnings, for nature and for us! We will create balance in our bodies and minds through an outdoor yoga practice and nature-inspired meditation exercise. Then, as the sun sets, we will explore life cycles and tide cycles in action as we take a walk along the Cape May Harbor beach. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel. COST: Members $20, Non-members $25 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This program is for adults and children ages 12 & up. Pre-registration is required. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel. WHERE: Nature Center of Cape May (1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204) WHEN: Friday, March 20, 6 pm-7:30 pm 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
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NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesEnjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature’s wonders waiting for us to discover. The walks are cancelled if there is snow, rain, or weather warnings. There will be no walk 4/4, 5/2. 5/9, and 5/23. COST: Free for members, $5 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 binoculars if you have them. Loaner binoculars will be available. 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 Light House Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO naturalists for 2 hours of birding around beautiful Cape May Point! The “shoulder season” in Cape May is a wonderful time for birding and there’s no better place to do it than the Cape May Point State Park. With its diversity of habitat – beach, dunes, ponds, forest, and marsh – it’s the perfect spot for migrating waterfowl, songbirds and shorebirds to stop and refuel as the push of spring migration begins. We’ll travel the trails, check out CMBO’s Northwood Center and other surrounding hotspots on The Point, as we soak up the wonder of this annual phenomenon of Nature. Join us every Saturday for 2 hours of birding at the Cape May Point State Park and let us share with you the wonder of this special time of year. We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over jetties. 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. 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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Youth Birders at Sandy Hook
FeaturedSandy Hook - Lot B Hartshorne Drive, Sandy Hook, NJ, United StatesEarly spring migration at the hook may include waterfowl, raptors, gulls, and sparrows. Trip limited to youth ages 8-17 & parents/guardian. March at Sandy Hook can have numbers of loons, grebes, and migrants if the winds are right. We may also encounter raptors and swallows and will look for returning Piping Plovers. Trip is restricted to youth ages 8-17 who are interested in birds plus parents/guardian. Meet at parking lot B, about halfway down the lot by the restroom building. Led by Scott Barnes and Linda Mack. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: FREE When registering, please use the youth birders name. REGISTER HERE