Cape May Event Calendar

Tag: Wildlife

Nighttime on the Beach

Meet a Nature Center Naturalist on the beach for an hour of ghost crab chasing! Learn about ghost crab habitat, how they move, and what they eat. Do you think you can catch one? Discover what other creatures are on the beach at night. Children may not participate without an adult. Contact us at 609.427.3045… Read more »


Beachcombing the Cove

Walk the Cove with a naturalist to discover the gifts the sea leaves behind at the water’s edge. Explore one of the area’s ever-changing coastal habitats — the beach, ocean, and dunes of Cape May’s “The Cove” beach. We’ll search the shallows, comb the shoreline for treasures, and walk along the dunes in search of… Read more »


E-Z Birding at Northwood Center

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 »


Native Plant Sale

>Spruce up your garden with wildlife beneficial native plants. Over 40 species to choose from. Staff/volunteers available to help you select plants for your specific space and conditions. First come, first served! Limited selection available for pre-order.


Next Steps for Nature Presented by Doug Tallamy

Next Steps for Nature: 500 questions (and answers) for how to save nature in our yard. The Cape May Bird Observatory, with support from the Diane Cornell Wildlife Gardening Project, is excited to host Dr. Doug Tallamy to answer all the commonly asked questions about ecological landscaping. These are good, thoughtful questions about ecology and… Read more »


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 »