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Cape
May Nature
and Garden |
| Monday, Friday and Saturday |
Catch O' the Day
3PM Monday, Friday. 2PM Saturday. Help a naturalist drag a seine net and find out what swims in the back bays. Included in admission to the Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor. |
| July 1 |
Dune and Beach Walks
9AM. Join us for an interpretive walk along the dune trails to learn
about the flora and fauna that call the beach their home. Meet at
48th Street and Dune Drive in Avalon. $3 donation to the Wetlands
Institute. |
| July 1 |
Cycling the Southern Cape
9:30AM. A leisurely twelve-mile tour of the most beautiful natural
areas of Cape Island. Bring helmet, water, sunscreen, and bike.
Arrive by 9:20AM. Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Avenue. $10
adults, $7 children, under 3 free. |
| July 1 |
Summer Moon Campfires
7:30PM. Learn about the wild nightlife and roast marshmallows
over the campfire. A night of fire circle songs, stories,
and some good old-fashioned campfire fun. Nature Center of Cape
May, Delaware Ave. $10 adults, $7 children, under 3 free. |
| July 2 |
The Birds of Cape May: A Bird Walk for All People
8:30AM to 10:30AM. Meet at the wildlife viewing platform, also known
as the hawkwatch, Cape May Point State Park, for a relaxed morning
of birding. $10. |
| July 2 |
Harbor Safari
10:30AM. Encounter an incredible diversity of marine life as you
pull a forty-foot seine net through the shallows of Cape May Harbor.
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. $10 adults, $5 children,
under 3 free. |
| July 2 |
Fabulous Family Night - Raptors!
7PM. Hawks, falcons, owls - what makes these creatures so amazing? Get a bird's-eye-view of
these magnificent animals and discover how they differ from one another. The Wetlands
Institute, Stone Harbor. $9 adults, $7 children. |
| July 3 |
Beachcombing the Cove
8:30AM. Explore the beach, ocean, and dunes of Cape May. We'll search
the shallows, comb the shoreline, and walk along the dunes in search
of wildlife. Meet at the 2nd St. Pavilion on the promenade on Beach
Dr. in Cape May. $10. |
| July 3 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| July 3 |
Delaware Bay Safari at Sunset Beach
1PM. Prepare to get wet and bring the family for a fun adventure and help catch fish and crabs
in the Bay. Meets at the flagpole at Sunset Beach. Come early to find parking. Free |
| July 4 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| July 4 |
Hooked on Fishing
9:30AM. Go fishing! We'll teach kids how to bait a hook, cast a line, catch the fish,
and reel it in. We've even got fishing poles and bait! Free with admission to the
Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor. |
| July 4 |
Scavenger Hunt Family Fun
10AM to 3PM. See how many of the treasures you can find! Nature
Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. Free. |
| July 4 |
Kids and Critters Live Animal Show
11AM. Bring the family to meet some local and exotic reptiles, frogs
and bugs. Cape May Point State Park Museum. Free. |
| July 4 |
Nature Walk
2PM. Have some fun and take a short walk while you learn your birds,
plants and trees. Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park
Visitor Center. Free. |
| July 5 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| July 5 |
Scavenger Hunt Family Fun
10AM to 3PM. See how many of the treasures you can find! Nature
Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. Free. |
| July 5 |
Nature Walk
11AM and 2PM. Have some fun and take a short walk while you learn
your birds, plants and trees. Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point
State Park Visitor Center. Free. |
| July 5 |
Tank Time
1PM. Bring the family to meet some local marine and pond animals.
Meet at Cape May Point State Park Museum. Free. |
| July 7 |
Harbor Safari
10:30AM. Encounter an incredible diversity of marine life as you
pull a forty-foot seine net through the shallows of Cape May Harbor.
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. $10 adults, $5 children
ages 3-12, under 3 free. |
| July 8 |
Dune and Beach Walks
9AM. Join us for an interpretive walk along the dune trails to learn
about the flora and fauna that call the beach their home. Meet at
48th Street and Dune Drive in Avalon. $3 donation to the Wetlands
Institute. |
| July 8 |
Cycling the Southern Cape
9:30AM. A leisurely twelve-mile tour of the most beautiful natural
areas of Cape Island. Bring helmet, water, sunscreen, and bike.
Arrive by 9:20AM. Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Avenue. $10
adults, $7 children, under 3 free. |
| July 9 |
The Birds of Cape May: A Bird Walk for All People
8:30AM to 10:30AM. Meet at the wildlife viewing platform, also known
as the hawkwatch, Cape May Point State Park, for a relaxed morning
of birding. $10. |
| July 9 |
Harbor Safari
10:30AM. Encounter an incredible diversity of marine life as you
pull a forty-foot seine net through the shallows of Cape May Harbor.
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. $10 adults, $5 children,
under 3 free. |
| July 9 |
Fabulous Family Night - Who lives Where?
7PM. Why can't a lizard or a human live in the ocean? Could a fish survive on land? Find out
what it takes to survive in deserts, rainforests, and oceans. The Wetlands
Institute, Stone Harbor. $9 adults, $7 children. |
| July 10 |
Beachcombing the Cove
8:30AM. Explore the beach, ocean, and dunes of Cape May. We'll search
the shallows, comb the shoreline, and walk along the dunes in search
of wildlife. Meet at the 2nd St. Pavilion on the promenade on Beach
Dr. in Cape May. $10. |
| July 10 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| July 10 |
Wild About Animals
10:30AM. From hawks and owls, to snakes and turtles, see and hold
live, wild animals. Learn about the interesting lives of these wild
creatures. Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. $10 adults,
$7 children, under 3 free. |
| July 10 |
Delaware Bay Safari at Sunset Beach
1PM. Prepare to get wet and bring the family for a fun adventure and help catch fish and crabs
in the Bay. Meets at the flagpole at Sunset Beach. Come early to find parking. Free |
| July 11 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| July 11 |
Hooked on Fishing
9:30AM. Go fishing! We'll teach kids how to bait a hook, cast a line, catch the fish,
and reel it in. We've even got fishing poles and bait! Free with admission to the
Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor. |
| July 11 |
Scavenger Hunt Family Fun
10AM to 3PM. See how many of the treasures you can find!
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. Free. |
| July 11 |
Kids and Critters Live Animal Show
11AM. Bring the family to meet some local and exotic reptiles, frogs
and bugs. Cape May Point State Park Museum. Free. |
| July 11 |
Nature Walk
2PM. Have some fun and take a short walk while you learn your birds,
plants and trees. Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park
Visitor Center. Free. |
| July 12 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| July 12 |
Scavenger Hunt Family Fun
10AM to 3PM. See how many of the treasures you can find!
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. Free. |
| July 12 |
Nature Walk
11AM and 2PM. Have some fun and take a short walk while you learn
your birds, plants and trees. Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point
State Park Visitor Center. Free. |
| July 12 |
Tank Time
1PM. Bring the family to meet some local marine and pond animals! Meet at Cape May Point
State Park Museum. Free. |
| July 14 |
Harbor Safari
10:30AM. Encounter an incredible diversity of marine life as you
pull a forty-foot seine net through the shallows of Cape May Harbor.
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. $10 adults, $5 children
ages 3-12, under 3 free. |
| July 15 |
Dune and Beach Walks
9AM. Join us for an interpretive walk along the dune trails to learn
about the flora and fauna that call the beach their home. Meet at
48th Street and Dune Drive in Avalon. $3 donation to the Wetlands
Institute. |
| July 15 |
Cycling the Southern Cape
9:30AM. A leisurely twelve-mile tour of the most beautiful natural
areas of Cape Island. Bring helmet, water, sunscreen, and bike.
Arrive by 9:20AM. Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Avenue. $10
adults, $7 children, under 3 free. |
| July 16, 17 and 18 |
Cape May County 4-H Fair
Noon to 9PM. Stop by the annual Cape May County 4-H Fair to see the many environmental education
exhibits on display. The fair includes rides, animal exhibits and shows, great food,
4-H exhibits, special attractions, and fun for the whole family. Rutgers Cooperative Extension,
355 Courthouse/South Dennis Road, Cape May Courthouse. |
| July 16 |
The Birds of Cape May: A Bird Walk for All People
8:30AM to 10:30AM. Meet at the wildlife viewing platform, also known
as the hawkwatch, Cape May Point State Park, for a relaxed morning
of birding. $10. |
| July 16 |
Harbor Safari
10:30AM. Encounter an incredible diversity of marine life as you
pull a forty-foot seine net through the shallows of Cape May Harbor.
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. $10 adults, $5, under 3
free. |
| July 16 |
Fabulous Family Night - Outrageous Reptiles!
7PM. Scaly and slithery creatures are the stars of this show. Come face-to-face with snakes,
turtles and lizards to learn about diverse reptilian lifestyles. The Wetlands
Institute, Stone Harbor. $9 adults, $7 children. |
| July 17 |
Beachcombing the Cove
8:30AM. Explore one of the area's ever-changing coastal habitats
- the beach, ocean, and dunes of Cape May. Meet at the 2nd St. Pavilion
on the promenade on Beach Drive in Cape May. $10. |
| July 17 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| July 18 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| July 18 |
Hooked on Fishing
9:30AM. Go fishing! We'll teach kids how to bait a hook, cast a line, catch the fish,
and reel it in. We've even got fishing poles and bait! Free with admission to the
Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor. |
| July 18 |
Scavenger Hunt Family Fun
10AM to 3PM. See how many of the treasures you can find!
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. Free. |
| July 18 |
Seaside Splendor - Gardening by the Sea
10:30AM. Learn about the landscape techniques necessary for creating
a successful coastal garden. Includes visits to local gardens and
emphasizes use of native and drought-tolerant plants. Participants
take home plans, plant lists, and resources. Nature Center of Cape
May, Delaware Ave., Cape May. $15. |
| July 18 |
Kids and Critters Live Animal Show
11AM. Bring the family to meet some local and exotic reptiles, frogs
and bugs. Cape May Point State Park Museum. Free. |
| July 18 |
Nature Walk
2PM. Have some fun and take a short walk while you learn your birds,
plants and trees. Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park
Visitor Center. Free. |
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July 19 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| July 19 |
Scavenger Hunt Family Fun
10AM to 3PM. See how many of the treasures you can find!
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. Free. |
| July 19 |
Nature Walk
11AM and 2PM. Have some fun and take a short walk while you learn
your birds, plants and trees. Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point
State Park Visitor Center. Free. |
| July 19 |
Tank Time
1PM. Bring the family to meet some local marine and pond animals!
Meet at Cape May Point State Park Museum. Free. |
| July 21 |
Harbor Safari
10:30AM. Encounter an incredible diversity of marine life as you
pull a forty-foot seine net through the shallows of Cape May Harbor.
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. $10 adults, $5 children,
under 3 free. |
| July 22 |
Dune and Beach Walks
9AM. Join us for an interpretive walk along the dune trails to learn
about the flora and fauna that call the beach their home. Meet at
48th Street and Dune Drive in Avalon. $3 donation to the Wetlands
Institute. |
| July 22 |
Cycling the Southern Cape
9:30AM. A leisurely twelve-mile tour of the most beautiful natural
areas of Cape Island. Bring helmet, water, sunscreen, and bike.
Arrive by 9:20AM. Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Avenue. $10
adults, $7 children, under 3 free. |
| July 22 |
Summer Moon Campfires
7:30PM. Learn about the wild nightlife as we roast marshmallows
over the campfire. Join us for a night of fire circle songs, stories,
and some good old-fashioned campfire fun. Nature Center of Cape
May, Delaware Ave. $10 adults, $7 children, under 3 free. |
| July 23 |
The Birds of Cape May: A Bird Walk for All People
8:30AM to 10:30AM. Meet at the wildlife viewing platform, also known
as the hawkwatch, Cape May Point State Park, for a relaxed morning
of birding. $10. |
| July 23 |
Harbor Safari
10:30AM. Encounter an incredible diversity of marine life as you
pull a forty-foot seine net through the shallows of Cape May Harbor.
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. $10 adults, $5 children
ages 3-12, under 3 free. |
| July 23 |
Fabulous Family Night - Mad Scientists: Fire and Ice!
7PM. Join the Mad Scientists as they light up the room, and then make things really cool. Help
with their experiments in what could be the hottest night we've ever had. The Wetlands
Institute, Stone Harbor. $9 adults, $7 children. |
| July 24 |
Beachcombing the Cove
8:30AM. Explore the beach, ocean, and dunes of Cape May. We'll search
the shallows, comb the shoreline, and walk along the dunes in search
of wildlife. Meet at the 2nd St. Pavilion on the promenade on Beach
Dr. in Cape May. $10. |
| July 24 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| July 24 |
Delaware Bay Safari at Sunset Beach
1PM. Prepare to get wet and bring the family for a fun adventure and help catch fish and crabs
in the Bay. Meets at the flagpole at Sunset Beach. Come early to find parking. Free |
| July 25 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| July 25 |
Hooked on Fishing
9:30AM. Go fishing! We'll teach kids how to bait a hook, cast a line, catch the fish,
and reel it in. We've even got fishing poles and bait! Free with admission to the
Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor. |
| July 25 |
Scavenger Hunt Family Fun
10AM to 3PM. See how many of the treasures you can find!
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. Free. |
| July 25 |
Kids and Critters Live Animal Show
11AM. Bring the family to meet some local and exotic reptiles, frogs
and bugs. Cape May Point State Park Museum. Free. |
| July 25 |
Nature Walk
2PM. Have some fun and take a short walk while you learn your birds,
plants and trees. Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park
Visitor Center. Free. |
| July 26 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| July 26 |
Scavenger Hunt Family Fun
10AM to 3PM. See how many of the treasures you can find! Nature
Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. Free. |
| July 26 |
Nature Walk
11AM and 2PM. Have some fun and take a short walk while you learn
your birds, plants and trees. Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point
State Park Visitor Center. Free. |
| July 26 |
Tank Time
1PM. Bring the family to meet some local marine and pond animals! Meet at Cape May Point
State Park Museum. Free. |
| July 28 |
Harbor Safari
10:30AM. Encounter an incredible diversity of marine life as you
pull a forty-foot seine net through the shallows of Cape May Harbor.
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. $10 adults, $5 children
ages 3-12, under 3 free. |
| July 29 |
Dune and Beach Walks
9AM. Join us for an interpretive walk along the dune trails to learn
about the flora and fauna that call the beach their home. Meet at
48th Street and Dune Drive in Avalon. $3 donation to the Wetlands
Institute. |
| July 29 |
Cycling the Southern Cape
9:30AM. A leisurely twelve-mile tour of the most beautiful natural
areas of Cape Island. Bring helmet, water, sunscreen, and bike.
Arrive by 9:20AM. Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. $10 adults,
$7 children ages 3 to 12, under 3 free. |
| July 30 |
The Birds of Cape May: A Bird Walk for All People
8:30AM to 10:30AM. Meet at the wildlife viewing platform, also known
as the hawkwatch, Cape May Point State Park, for a relaxed morning
of birding. $10. |
| July 30 |
Harbor Safari
10:30AM. Encounter an incredible diversity of marine life as you
pull a forty-foot seine net through the shallows of Cape May Harbor.
Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Ave. $10 adults, $5 children
ages 3-12, under 3 free. |
| July 30 |
Fabulous Family Night - Endangered or Not?
7PM. Meet four animals from different parts of the world, and learn about the status of
their wild populations. How do pollution, habitat loss, and human intervention affect
them? The Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor. $9 adults, $7 children. |
| July 31 |
Beachcombing the Cove
8:30AM. Explore the beach, ocean, and dunes of Cape May. We'll search
the shallows, comb the shoreline, and walk along the dunes in search
of wildlife. Meet at the 2nd St. Pavilion on the promenade on Beach
Dr. in Cape May. $10. |
| July 31 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| July 31 |
Crabulous Crab
Day
10AM to 4PM. Crab Racing Crab Cooking Lessons Learn to Crab Crabbing Tournament
Hermit Crab Beauty Contest Crab Tasting! For all ages. The Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor.
$5. |
| July 31 |
Delaware Bay Safari at Sunset Beach
1PM. Prepare to get wet and bring the family for a fun adventure and help catch fish and crabs
in the Bay. Meets at the flagpole at Sunset Beach. Come early to find parking. Free |
| August 1 |
Beginners Bird Walk
9AM. Have some fun while you learn your birds and take a short walk.
Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park Visitor Center.
Free. |
| August 1 |
Nature Walk
2PM. Have some fun and take a short walk while you learn your birds,
plants and trees. Handicapped accessible. Cape May Point State Park
Visitor Center. Free. |
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