Cape May Event Calendar

Tag: Nature

Rain Barrel Demonstration and Workshop

We are pleased to welcome Kerstin Axe, NJ Watershed Ambassador, for a presentation on water conservation. This will be followed by a demo on how to make your own rain barrel. A $25.00 donation is requested for those who want to take home a completed rain barrel. There is no charge for those attending the… Read more »


Stairway to the Stars

Stargaze from atop the Cape May Lighthouse! Climb the 199 steps to the watchtower on evenings of the new moon, when the moon is so dark it blends in with the night. On clear weather nights, stars are more visible so bring your binoculars. Daytime climbs are also offered year-round. 


Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

Follow the light of the full moon on these rare nighttime climbs up the 199 cast-iron spiral staircase steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. Enjoy this nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Daytime climbs are also offered year-round.


Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Celebration Days

From May 11-May 19, join The Wetlands Institute for Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Celebration Days – a commemoration of one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles: the annual horseshoe crab spawning and mass migration of shorebirds. Ideal for nature enthusiasts of all ages, guests will enjoy a variety of special programs and hands-on education and… Read more »


Marine Science Symposium

The Cape May Point Science Center is pleased to announce its inaugural Marine Science Symposium, to be held on May 30th-June 1st in Cape May Point, New Jersey. This symposium aims to provide a platform for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals in the field of marine science to showcase their work, share insights, and… Read more »


Guided Flower Farm Tour

Join us for a fun-filled day walking our magical flower fields while taking a deep dive into the inner workings of our farm. Join us for a delightful and educational experience at the Guided Flower Farm Tour ! Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as we get a birds-eye view of… Read more »


Garrett Family Preserve Volunteer Event

Volunteers are invited to join The Nature Conservancy (TNC) staff at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 2 at the Garrett Family Preserve in Cape May. Staff will provide a brief introduction to TNC and the preserve as well as an educational talk about the differences between native, nonnative, and invasive plants with a focus on… Read more »


Monarchs & Cape May: A Migration Story

Join Cape May Bird Observatory’s (CMBO) Monarch Field Naturalists, Maya Clark & Anna Haggenjos, as they discuss all things Monarch Butterflies! They will review monarch ecology and lifecycle, as well as the efforts of CMBO’s Monarch Monitoring Project to increase our understanding of the fall migration of monarchs along the Atlantic coast, through both research… Read more »


The Nature Place with Nature Nick

The Nature Place, sponsored by New Jersey Audubon. Come and see Nature Nick’s Animal Adventures, with live animals from all over the world. Visit our Nature-themed vendors. Monarch bufferfly tagging demonstrations at noon daily. Nature Nick shows twice Friday, and three times Saturday and Sunday. Free tote bags. Scavenger hunt with prizes. All free and… Read more »


Family-friendly Guided Nature Walk

Join us for an easy, educational walk on the beautiful Refuge trails led by a wildlife expert. Bring your binoculars or borrow ours. Meet in front of the Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m. Children are definitely welcome! Two Mile Beach Unit, 12001 Pacific Ave, Wildwood Crest