
By CapeMay.com August 1, 2023
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 »

By CapeMay.com May 30, 2023
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 »

By Michelle Giorla February 23, 2023
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 »

By Michelle Giorla February 23, 2023
The Perseid Meteor Shower is set to reach its peak on August 12, 2023, and Cape May Astro has you covered! Now led by astrophysicist Dr. Francis Toriello from Atlantic Cape Community College at Cape May Point Science Center for this special event which will start at 8:15 pm. This year’s timing is perfect as the waning… Read more »

By Michelle Giorla February 23, 2023
Join Cape May Astro on July 15, 2023, at the Cape May Point Science Center for the Dark Sky event starting at 8:45 pm. The Eagle Nebula will be front and center during this special event, but what is a nebula? How do they begin? What makes them so fascinating? Come find out! Cape May… Read more »

By Michelle Giorla February 23, 2023
Cape May Astro will be presenting a program about star clusters on June 17, 2023, starting at 8:45 pm. Experience the beauty of the night sky and join us for an in-depth look at one of the most beautiful star clusters – M13, also known as the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules! Star clusters are… Read more »

By Michelle Giorla February 23, 2023
Cape May Astro is excited to invite you to join us at The Cape May Point Science Center for a program on Galaxies. On Saturday, May 20th, 2023, at 8:15 pm, we will take an in-depth look at these mysterious and beautiful cosmic structures. The Milky Way is an immense spiral galaxy that is home… Read more »

By Michelle Giorla January 26, 2023
Cape May Astro is thrilled to present a program at The Cape May Point Science Center and is excited to invite you to join us for an in-depth look at the Lyrid Meteor Shower. This meteor shower is one of the oldest known and has been recorded for more than 2000 years! The new moon… Read more »

By CapeMay.com January 17, 2023
Join CMBO naturalists for 2 hours of birding around our Northwood trails and nearby Lake Lily! We’ll explore the nature trail and feeding stations at our Northwood Center and enjoy lingering waterfowl and migrant songbirds along Lake Lily. Along with spotting migrant and resident species an emphasis will be placed on learning how to identify song… Read more »

By Michelle Giorla September 16, 2022
Join CMBO staff and volunteers for a relaxing afternoon of fun, counting birds and sipping wine! We will be participating in the annual, international birding event, The Big Sit! while enjoying the beautiful outdoor space at Natali Vineyard. Additionally, we will be sharing information about how our Stewardship Team is providing support to our local… Read more »