Cape May Event Calendar

Tag: Wildlife

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


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 »


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.


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 »


Monarch Festival at the Nature Center of Cape May

Do you love monarch butterflies? If so, save the date for our 2023 Monarch Festival!  This is a day to celebrate these fascinating insects and wish them well on their migration to Mexico. We will have live music, a food truck, kids activities, educational programs, local artists, and butterfly tagging demonstrations. More details to come


Monarch Monitoring Project Drop-In

Join our Monarch Monitoring staff and volunteers at Triangle Park to learn about the Monarch Monitoring Project. The team may be tagging monarchs, tending to the gardens that support the monarchs, or engaged in other project activity. Meets at Triangle Park, located at Lighthouse and Coral Avenues in Cape May Point. No preregistration required. Family-friendly


Monarch Tagging Demo

Join the Monarch Monitoring Project team and learn about the Monarch butterflies that migrate through Cape May. After the talk, watch as small tags are affixed to Monarchs to track their migration. You’ll learn how you can help with Monarch conservation! NO preregistration required. Family-friendly Meeting Location: Meets at the Nature Center of Cape May,… Read more »


Featured Local Artists at the Harbor Gallery

Featured Local Artists: Bruce Beiber, Annette Patton and Meghan Kolk The Harbor Gallery is pleased to announce their featured local artists for the month of May. Woodcarver Bruce Beiber, painter Annette Patton and nature artist Meghan Kolk will display their works for the month of May. All artwork is for sale, with a portion of… Read more »