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Events for July 18, 2026
Diane Cornell Wildlife Garden Project: DIY Ponds
Does the thought of adding a pond to your backyard both excite and terrify you at the same time? How do you even start? Is it affordable? What about mosquitoes? The Cape May Bird Observatory, with support from the Diane Cornell Wildlife Gardening Project, is excited to host Katie Fisk to answer all your questions about adding a water feature to your backyard. Katie has been an Environmental Educator for over 20 years, using her passion for wildlife gardening to connect people with the world around them. If you join us, you’ll learn tips and tricks from someone who has done it all, from a container pond on an apartment balcony to a 40-gallon hard shell pond to a 150-gallon custom pond using a liner. You can do this! PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED – Ticket sales end 24hrs before start of program COST: FREE PARKING: There is a small parking lot at the Nature Center and plenty of street parking is available. 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
Plein Air Oil Painting with Ingrid Marie Harbour
Paint the majestic scenery at the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary in Bernardsville, New Jersey, with professional artist and experienced arts educator Ingrid Marie Harbour. Bring your outdoor painting kit and setup to soak up nature and create beautiful landscape art that soothes your senses. This 3-hour class, geared toward adults who are serious about plein air painting, will meet at NJ Audubon and set up. Each participant chooses their composition. A short demo by the instructor will get you painting quickly, developing an underpainting, using color blocking, and capturing the moment with expressive details. Constructive feedback and guidance will be provided, along with recommendations to enhance your experience. An approachable yet structured format encourages you to follow your inner calling to make art. Beginner-friendly and open to adult and teen artists (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; minimum age 16) interested in oil painting outdoors. You may request a curated art supply kit for $100 (not including the easel). If you request 2 weeks before the class start date, it will be provided to you on the day of the class. A full list of suggested materials will be provided upon registration, including what to bring and purchasing recommendations. Only 10 spots available - each participant must register separately. No walk-ins, pre-registration only. Registration closes on July 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM. COST: $55 Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! 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