Cape May Event Calendar

Tag: Wildlife

Plogging the Beach at Sunset Beach

Join us in the fight against plastic pollution as we Plog (jog + pick up litter) up and down the South Jersey Coast. Not a jogger? No problem — all are welcome to go at whatever speed they are able. This is a family-friendly event open to all ages and abilities. How it works: •… Read more »


Plogging the Beach in Cape May

Join us in the fight against plastic pollution as we Plog (jog + pick up litter) up and down the South Jersey Coast. Not a jogger? No problem — all are welcome to go at whatever speed they are able. This is a family-friendly event open to all ages and abilities. How it works: •… Read more »


Artists Holiday Marketplace

The Nature Center of Cape May will host their Artists Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, December 7th from 10 am to 3pm. This year’s Artists Holiday Marketplace will feature over 15 local artists with their original handcrafted wares including three local authors. “This is our version of the famous Christmas Markets of Germany, Weihnachtmarkt.” Explains Sanctuary Director, Gretchen Whitman. “We invite… Read more »


NJ Audubon Presents: The Nature Place at Cape May Convention Hall

During NJ Audubon’s 2024 Cape May Fall Festival, Cape May Convention Hall transforms into The Nature Place.The Nature Place will feature select Vendors all with a nature theme. Artisans, Travel and Tourism Representatives, Optics Representatives (Binoculars and Scope), Publishers, Birding Experiences, Retail, and so much more! Cape May Bird Observatory’s store will also be there. A… Read more »


NJ Audubon Presents: The Nature Place at Cape May Convention Hall

During NJ Audubon’s 2024 Cape May Fall Festival, Cape May Convention Hall transforms into The Nature Place.The Nature Place will feature select Vendors all with a nature theme. Artisans, Travel and Tourism Representatives, Optics Representatives (Binoculars and Scope), Publishers, Birding Experiences, Retail, and so much more! Cape May Bird Observatory’s store will also be there. A… Read more »


NJ Audubon Presents: The Nature Place at Cape May Convention Hall

During NJ Audubon’s 2024 Cape May Fall Festival, Cape May Convention Hall transforms into The Nature Place.The Nature Place will feature select Vendors all with a nature theme. Artisans, Travel and Tourism Representatives, Optics Representatives (Binoculars and Scope), Publishers, Birding Experiences, Retail, and so much more! Cape May Bird Observatory’s store will also be there. A… Read more »


Art Opening Harbor Gallery

Gina Fullerton and Penelope Cake are Featured Artists at the Harbor Gallery in Cape May – Opening Reception July 5th The Nature Center of Cape May is proud to present our featured artists, Gina Fullerton and Penelope Cake, in the Harbor Gallery’s July show which opens on Tuesday, July 2nd. The public is invited to… Read more »


Catch of Cape May

Our Catch of Cape May will be a part of Canal Fest Same great event, cool new venue, all proceeds go to benefiting our Nature Center of Cape May This year, the Catch of Cape May is at Canal Fest! Each year, Ric and Kathleen Rutherford host Canal Fest at their home at 931 Seashore… Read more »


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 »