Cape May Event Calendar

Tag: Nature

Beach Clean Up

Our beach has been closed during the summer to protect nesting shorebirds. Please join us as we clean up debris to beautify the beach for our grand re-opening. Meet at the Visitor Center at the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, Two Mile Beach Unit, 12001 Pacific Ave, Wildwood Crest. Bring a pail and trash grabber,… Read more »


Meghan Kolk and George Reed – Meet the Artists Reception

The work of Meghan Kolk and George Reed will be featured in the Harbor Gallery at the Nature Center of Cape May for the month of October. The public is invited to the ‘Meet the Artists Reception’ on Friday, October 6th from 4-6pm. “We welcome these two amazing artists as we turn our attention to… Read more »


Plein Air Watercolor Workshop

Local artist, Janet McShain, shares her creative watercolor secrets. Bring art supplies or borrow ours. Janet will be teaching, and painting along with you at the Two Mile Beach Unit Visitor Center. Janet is looking forward to sharing her secrets of color, tone, brushwork, and composition while painting nature outdoors, so bring a portable chair… Read more »


Protecting and Enhancing Cape May’s Natural Spaces

Get engaged with your neighbors and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA)! Share your interests and concerns about open space in Cape May County. Jason Howell, Public Lands Advocate for PPA will talk about volunteer opportunities in state forests and parks, and Assistant Executive Director, Jaclyn Rhoads will share information about the Landscape Makeover Program. *Space is limited.


E-Z Birding at Cape May Point State Park

Join CMBO naturalists for 2 hours of birding around the Cape May Point State Park!  E-Z Birding is for beginning birders and for those want to learn more about the birds and how to find them. Cape May Point State Park is a great place to bird with a variety of habitats – woods, fields,… Read more »


Migration 101 Mini-Workshop

Are you interested in uncovering the mysteries surrounding bird migration? Join our CMBO Interpretative Naturalists as they explain how birds of all shapes and sizes are able to complete their annual migrations, as well as why Cape May is one of the best places to witness this incredible natural phenomenon! Meets at the East Shelter,… Read more »


Cape Island Ocean Festival

Join us at the Nature Center of Cape May as we celebrate the ocean at the Cape Island Ocean Festival. The day will begin with a flow yoga class with Emily Wilmoth and a beach clean of the Cape May Harbor beach across from the Center with Jillian Simons. The day will continue with fun… Read more »


Satellites, Rocket Launch’s and International Space Station at the Cape May Point Science Center

Now led by astrophysicist Dr. Francis Toriello from Atlantic Cape Community College, we know that satellites and rocket launches are another exciting part of our night sky as well as spotting the International Space Station fly over Cape May. That’s why we’re offering an incredible opportunity to learn more about them on September 16, 2023, at… Read more »