
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 »

By Michelle Giorla September 16, 2022
Join Captain Bob and the crew of The Osprey for close-up looks at secretive rails, nesting Ospreys, migrant shorebirds, terns, gulls, herons and more. We explore the coastal saltmarsh of Cape May from Cape Island Creek to the Wildwoods and view the natural wonders of historic Cape May Harbor. The Osprey is a 37′ pontoon… Read more »

By Michelle Giorla September 16, 2022
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, ponds, dunes, and beach! Important Information: We bird in all weather. Be sure to check… Read more »