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Event Series VIRTUAL Nature Infused Yoga

VIRTUAL Nature Infused Yoga

NJ, United States

Led 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. Preregistration required.  THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. COST: $13 members, $16 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 Microsoft 365 Teams Meeting. 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  

Event Series Nature Explorers – Winter 2023

Nature Explorers – Winter 2023

Lorrimer Sanctuary 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ, United States

Lorrimer Sanctuary invites families, friends, and nature lovers to join us for an exploration of our natural world. Enjoy watching your budding naturalist ‘go wild’ experiencing woodland adventures. Children use all their senses to safely explore and discover the wonders of nature here at Lorrimer Sanctuary. Children are introduced to nature concepts using a combination of storytelling, exploration and arts and crafts. It is educational and fun! Best for families with children under 10. COST: $8 per child for members, $10 per child for nonmembers. SCHEDULE: February 4: TBD February 11: TBD February 25: TBD March 4 : TBD March 11: TBD IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Programs run completely outdoors/rain or shine so please come prepared for wet/muddy conditions. Dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required Maximum of two children per adult; all sessions limited to 12 children. For more information, email: [email protected] or call 908-396-6514 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 Many thanks to Rockland Electric for its generous sponsorship of the Nature Explorers series this fall

Event Series Sunday Morning at Turkey Point

Sunday Morning at Turkey Point

Turkey Point 914970 Turkey Point Road, Port Norris, NJ, United States

Join CMBO naturalists and walk New Jersey's miracle mile for an exciting array of winter birds! We’ll explore the Glades Wildlife Refuge and Dividing Creek to enjoy wintering raptors, including lots of Bald Eagles, and wintering shorebirds, gulls and ducks, including Green-winged Teal, Bufflehead, Hooded Mergansers, Common Mergansers and Bonaparte’s Gulls. 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  

Event Series Nightfall at Jake’s Landing

Nightfall at Jake’s Landing

Jake's Landing Jakes Landing Road, Woodbine, NJ, United States

Join CMBO naturalists where the forest meets the salt marsh at Jake's Landing! Search for wildlife where the forest meets the salt marsh.  Watch for Northern Harriers, Short-eared Owls, Great Horned Owls, and winter songbirds. 4:30 pm-Dusk, 5:00 pm-Dusk on 03/12/23 ONLY 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  

Creative Hands Club: Alcohol Ink Painting

Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United States

Experiment with a fun painting technique and learn what alcohol ink (and Sharpies) can do. Led by Creative Hands Club member and local artist Susan Tarrant, spend an evening of playful discovery creating coasters, hot pads, or light switch covers. Wearing an old shirt or apron is recommended as inks are permanent. 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

Weequahic Park Bird Walk

Weequahic Park Meeker Avenue, Newark, NJ, United States

Winter birding for geese, ducks, and gulls around the lake. Easy walking trails and relaxed pace. Visit an Essex County oasis while searching for wintering ducks, gulls and passerine birds. All can be viewed along an easy trail around the lake. Enter at Meeker and Empire Streets, then bear left and continue to the large parking area on the south side of the lake. Led by Dave Hall, Associate Naturalist PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $10 members, $15 nonmembers. REGISTER HERE

Event Series Harborside Chats

Harborside Chats

Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ, United States

Harborside chats are back! Join the center staff as they host a wide variety of special guests who are experts in their fields. From local lore and scientific studies to marine trades and more. A tentative schedule of speakers is provided below, but feel free to call the center at 609-427-3045 or check out our Facebook page for updates: NJ Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May. Programs are free but donations are welcome. Lite refreshments will be provided. Preregistration required. February 2nd Tom Reed, Migration Count Coordinator, NJ Audubon's Cape May Bird Observatory "Cape May, Migration Crossroads" February 9th Lisa Calvo, Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm "New Jersey's Oyster Revival" February 16th Katie Morgan and Steve Rodas, NOAA "An Update on the Abandoned Boat Issue in New Jersey" February 23rd Melissa Laurino, Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center "A Season Review and Looking Ahead in 2023" March 2nd Emily Reed, Program Director, NJ Audubon's Nature Center of Cape May "Mindfulness in Yoga and Nature" March 9th Captain Warren Judge, United States Coast Guard "Coast Guard Training Center Cape May" March 16th Jake Cuomo, Revolution Rail "Peddling through Nature" March 23rd Ralph Boerner, Retired College Professor/NJA Associate Naturalist "Dynamics of Barrier Beaches"   WHERE:  At the Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ. COST: FREE Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member Today! 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