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New Jersey Audubon Photography Instructors’ Spring Exhibition
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesThe New Jersey Audubon Photography Instructors’ Spring Exhibition will be held April 1 through June 29, 2024. The Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery at the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary is hosting a digital photography exhibit from April 1 to June 29, 2024. It will feature an impressive lineup of New Jersey Audubon photography instructors including Phil and Becky Witt, Jack and Ellen Moskowitz, and David and Cathy DesRochers. Visitors can anticipate a diverse range of photographic styles and subjects, showcasing the instructors’ expertise and the unique perspectives they bring to the art form. The exhibit aims to not only celebrate the beauty of nature but also inspire a deeper connection with the environment and a renewed commitment to conservation. The NJ Audubon Center invites both photography enthusiasts and nature lovers to immerse themselves in this enriching exhibit. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer seeking inspiration or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world, this event promises to be a delightful experience for all. Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of digital photography! Gallery Hours April 1 - June 29, 2024 Wednesdays: 10:00am to 3:00pm Thursday - Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Sundays: noon to 5:00pm Cost: FREE Location: Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery on the second floor of the Scherman Hoffman Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd. in Bernardsville. Gallery Reception Sunday, April 14 1:00 to 3:00 PM To register for the Gallery Reception REGISTER HERE
Birds of Nummy Island
Nummy Island NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO naturalists for 2 hours of birding around beautiful Nummy Island! This rich salt marsh is one of the best spots to observe hunting and breeding Clapper Rails, herons and egrets, American Oystercatchers, Ospreys, Black Skimmers, terns and Seaside Sparrows, and to enjoy mudflats teeming with migrant shorebirds. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Wednesday 04/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 04/17/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 04/24/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 05/01/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 05/08/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 05/15/24 - REGISTER HERE Wednesday 05/22/24 - REGISTER HERE 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.
World Series of Birding Wednesdays
Join WSB organizers and friends for WSB Wednesdays leading up to the Big Day, Saturday, May 11th. We will review any new information and take any questions you may have. Wednesday, April 10, 7 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87804135332?pwd=ZjQ3SzdrSzNhdlNQdmRBU2dkR29zdz09 Wednesday, April 24, 7 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81287064800?pwd=UEEvZEZ0cUl1YXBmK29sc2dtK1hIZz09 Wednesday, May 1, 7 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89741795447?pwd=T3lVWXRMTSs0WWVld3BwMklaamQrZz09 Also, don’t forget to join the WSB mobile app on GROUPME by clicking here: https://groupme.com/join_group/98236958/561wcoSU
Birds of Belleplain State Forest
Belleplain State Forest 1 Henkensifkin Rd, Woodbine, NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO naturalists for 3 hours of birding in Belleplain State Forest! The varied habitats of this wonderful forest yield an amazing diversity of spring migrants and breeders. Highlights including Summer Tanager, Hooded Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, Louisiana Waterthrush, and Yellow-billed Cuckoo, are near the northern limit of their breeding range in Belleplain. Our leaders know the best spots! CARPOOLING ENCOURAGED PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $12 members, $18 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Thursday 04/11/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 04/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 05/02/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 05/09/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 05/16/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 05/23/24 - REGISTER HERE 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: Carpooling will be encouraged for this trip. 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.
GREENWOOD GARDENS BIRDWALK
Thursday, May 2 8:00 to 11:00 AM Led by Dave Hall, Associate Naturalist We will tour Greenwood Gardens in search of spring migrants. Explore several habitats including hardwood forest, conifer stands, ponds, and meadows.   Registration with Greenwood Gardens is required for this trip. Please register online at www.greenwoodgardens.org or call 973-258-4026. Cost: $10 NJA and Greenwood Gardens members, $15 nonmembers. Location: Greenwood Gardens, 274 Old Short Hills Road, Short Hills, NJÂ
Warren Park/Oros Preserve
William Warren Park Florida Grove Road, Woodbridge Township, NJ, United StatesThese Middlesex County hotspots provide green oases for migratory species. Warren Park (at the border of Woodbridge & Perth Amboy) has an excellent hardwood forest—complete with understory that is excellent for thrushes, vireos, and warblers; we’ll also visit the Oros Wildlife Preserve where pin oaks, brushy fields, and a large pond/wetland will complement the day’s bird list. Oros Preserve is sometimes muddy, so hiking shoes or other footwear you don’t mind getting a little dirty are best. A spotting scope is not necessary for this trip. Led by Scott Barnes and Patrick Belardo. A NOTE ON MEETING LOCATION! Some navigational devices may take you to a condo complex adjacent to the park. Take a moment to make sure you go to the right location. Once you enter the park, you will come to a T intersection. Turn left and follow this road clockwise until it ends in a wooded parking lot north of what the park map calls "The Open Grove." PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $25 Members, $30 Non-members REGISTER HERE
Tiny Tots – Spring 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! SCHEDULE: March 21st: Seed Planting March 28th: Radical Reptiles April 4th: April Showers April 11th: Spring Scavenger Hunt April 18th: Nature Egg Hunt April 25th: Earth Day May 2nd : May Flowers May 11th: World Series of Birding COST: $5 per child for members, $6 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
Shorebirds at Heislerville
Heislerville 114 Matt's Landing Rd., Heislerville, NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO naturalists at the epicenter of spring shorebirding on the edge of the Delaware Bay. The impoundment at Heislerville has become a spring legend, attracting rarities, plus zillions of shorebirds. Depending on the tide conditions, we may visit nearby East Point or Thompson's Beach. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Thursday 04/18/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 04/25/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 05/02/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 05/09/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 05/16/24 - REGISTER HERE Thursday 05/23/24 - REGISTER HERE 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.
Step into the future with Scherman Hoffman
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, United StatesJoin us twice a month to hike/walk the grounds of Scherman Hoffman with our new Center Director, Jan Hudson. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas 1:1 or in a small group setting. Share your history, involvement, and love of the Sanctuary, give input and feedback regarding the center and get your thoughts and ideas heard. Get your steps in with Jan while learning more about Scherman Hoffman’s future plans! Walk subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Pre-registration required. COST: FREE, Limited to 5 participants per walk Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please make sure to wear appropriate hiking footwear. We maybe traversing rocky or uneven ground. This walk is intended for adults and older children, This walk is a social, networking event and not educational in nature. Park in the second upper parking lot and meet outside of the red door. 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
Higbee Beach Birding
Higbee Beach WMA NJ, United StatesJoin CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area! Famous for migration, we'll search for Blue Grosbeaks, Brown Thrashers, Yellow-breasted Chats, Yellow Warblers and White-eyed Vireos. All arrive in April to breed here. Many spring warblers and other songbirds migrate through. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. COST: $8 members, $12 nonmembers. SCHEDULE: Friday 04/05/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 04/12/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 04/19/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 04/26/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 05/03/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 05/10/24 - REGISTER HERE Friday 05/24/24 - REGISTER HERE 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.