NJ Audubon: Spring Break Fun for ages 6-10 years

Join us at Scherman Hoffman for spring break fun! Each themed day will be filled with super fun Teacher/Naturalist led activities and adventures in the great outdoors. Sign up for one or more days. Be sure to pack a snack and lunch. For youth ages 6 to 10 years. COST: $......More

Join us at Scherman Hoffman for spring break fun! Each themed day will be filled with super fun Teacher/Naturalist led activities and adventures in the great outdoors. Sign up for one or more days. Be sure to pack a snack and lunch. For youth ages 6 to 10 years. COST: $100.00 per day. SCHEDULE: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day Monday, March 30– Camp Favorites – Enjoy summer campers’ favorite activities, outdoor exploration, art project, and nature game.Tuesday, March 31 – Enchanted Woodlands – Make a fairy house or a gnome home for the fairies and gnomes in our Enchanted Forest.Wednesday, April 1 – Home Sweet Home – Make and take home some “home sweet homes” for the animals.Wednesday, April 8 – Camp Favorites – Enjoy summer campers’ favorite activities, outdoor exploration, art project, and nature game.Thursday, April 9 – Enchanted Woodlands – Make a fairy house or a gnome home for the fairies and gnomes in our Enchanted Forest.Friday, April 10 – Home Sweet Home – Make and take home some “home sweet homes” for the animals.Location: 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ Registration ends 4 days prior to each day. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE  

New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States

NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature’s wonders waiting for us to discove......More

Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature’s wonders waiting for us to discover. The walks are cancelled if there is snow, rain, or weather warnings. There will be no walk 4/4, 5/2. 5/9, and 5/23.COST: Free for members, $5 nonmembers.Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring binoculars if you have them. Loaner binoculars will be available. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE

New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States

NJ Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory’s 31st Annual Optics Sale 2026

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Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May, NJ, 08204, United States

IN-PERSON Nature Infused Yoga

Led by Kristen Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher and NJ Audubon Senior Research Scientist Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary ......More

Led by Kristen Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher and NJ Audubon Senior Research Scientist Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary all levels welcome. Please arrive 10 minutes early and bring a yoga mat. For ages 15 years and older. This workshop will be held outdoors when the weather is suitable. During inclement weather it will be held indoors. Ticket sale ends on the day of each class at 10:45 AM. We are offering an in-person class at the sanctuary and a virtual class online simultaneously. Be sure to purchase the correct ticket. There will be no classes 4/4, 5/9, and 5/23. COST: $15 members, $19 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring your own yoga equipment for the in-person class if you have it. Equipment will be available to borrow. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE  

New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States

VIRTUAL Nature Infused Yoga

Led by Kristin Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher. Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary all levels welcome. For ages 15 years an......More

Led by Kristin Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher. Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary all levels welcome. For ages 15 years and older. Please join the class 10 minutes early. Registration required. THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM There will be no classes 4/4, 5/9, and 5/23. COST: $15 members, $19 nonmembers. Ticket sales ends at 4:30 PM on the Friday before each class. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This class will be held virtually through ZOOM. Participants will be emailed the link to the meeting after registration closes and before the class. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE  

New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States

NJ Audubon: Croaks, Trills, and Splashes

Come for an adventure to the world of amphibians and explore our vernal ponds. Come for an adventure to the world of amphibians! We’ll explore our vernal ponds with nets and buckets and listen and look for American Toads that come to the ponds to lay their eggs once a y......More

Come for an adventure to the world of amphibians and explore our vernal ponds. Come for an adventure to the world of amphibians! We’ll explore our vernal ponds with nets and buckets and listen and look for American Toads that come to the ponds to lay their eggs once a year. We’ll look for frogs, tadpoles, and anything else that hops, swims, or crawls! Registration required. Ticket sale ends 04/10/26 at 4:00 PM. Cost: $15 member family, $20 nonmember family. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE  

Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States

NJ Audubon: Wildflower ID Made Easy

Learn how to identify wildflowers in this indoor/outdoor workshop. Led by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher Naturalist. Don’t just scan the color pages to try to identify wildflowers! Join Dorothy to learn how to use the identification keys in your guidebooks. We will brush up o......More

Learn how to identify wildflowers in this indoor/outdoor workshop. Led by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher Naturalist. Don’t just scan the color pages to try to identify wildflowers! Join Dorothy to learn how to use the identification keys in your guidebooks. We will brush up on flower vocabulary and practice hands-on ID in the indoor part. Following that, we will walk the trails to see and identify what’s in bloom. Bring your favorite wildflower guide and camera.Registration required by 4/10 at 4:00 PM.COST: $18 members, $23 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies however registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE

New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States

NJ Audubon: Botany Blitz at Hawk Rise

Led by Angus Macaulay, NJ Audubon Teacher Naturalist Join us on the trail where we will identify as many plants as we can and discuss what we find. Hawk Rise is home to countless plant species – both native and exotic. Join us on the trail where we will identify as many......More

Led by Angus Macaulay, NJ Audubon Teacher Naturalist Join us on the trail where we will identify as many plants as we can and discuss what we find. Hawk Rise is home to countless plant species – both native and exotic. Join us on the trail where we will identify as many plants as we can and discuss what we find. Downloading an identification app such as iNaturalist is helpful but not required. This program is appropriate for individuals of all ages. Come dressed for the weather. Beverages will be served afterwards. Registration required at Eventbrite by 4/11/26 at 4:00 PM. COST: FREE Interested in becoming an NJ Audubon member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJA/CMBO programs require a minimum number of registrants to run, five days in advance of the start of the tour but are seldom cancelled. If we do cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, we notify all participants in advance, and all are eligible for a full credit or refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 30 days in advance. Cancellations 10 to 30 days in advance may be subject to a 25% service charge. No refunds or credits for cancellations less than ten days in advance unless due to health emergencies. REGISTER HERE

Hawk Rise Sanctuary, 1811 Lower Rd, Linden, NJ, 07036, United States

NJ Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory’s 31st Annual Optics Sale 2026

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May, NJ, 08204, United States

NJ Audubon Learning the Birds by Song Series

Led by Randy Little, Associate Naturalist For beginners and those with some experience, this birding-by-ear series will improve your bird identification skills. More often than not, birds are heard before they are seen (if seen at all!) Learning their songs will add ano......More

Led by Randy Little, Associate Naturalist For beginners and those with some experience, this birding-by-ear series will improve your bird identification skills. More often than not, birds are heard before they are seen (if seen at all!) Learning their songs will add another dimension to your birdwatching. Randy Little is a former NJA board member and long-time NJA volunteer. Randy learned birding as a youngster under the wings of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s founders and is a master at recording bird songs for the Cornell Lab. This series will begin Sunday March 15 and continue Sunday afternoons until April 26 there will be no class April 5. March 15 & 22 classes will cover the winter resident birds, March 29 & April 12 classes will cover the early migrant birds, and April 19 & 26 classes will cover the summer resident birds. Registration and fee are per class. You must pre-register for each class you wish to attend. Ticket sale for each class ends at 4:00 PM on the day before each class. COST PER CLASS: $15 members, $22 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This class will be held in-person at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE

New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States

NJ Audubon: Sunday Afternoon Bird Walk

Led by Jeremy Cohen, Associate Naturalist Join our naturalist for a Sunday afternoon family bird walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. Bring the family or just yourself. We’ll look for the sanctuary’s winter resident birds. Loaner binoculars will be available. Re......More

Led by Jeremy Cohen, Associate Naturalist Join our naturalist for a Sunday afternoon family bird walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. Bring the family or just yourself. We’ll look for the sanctuary’s winter resident birds. Loaner binoculars will be available. Registration required at Eventbrite by 4:00 on 04/11/26. Consider attending our Learning the Birds by Song class with Randy Little immediately following the walk at 1:00 PM for more bird learning! Register for Learning the Birds by Song at Eventbrite, $15/members, $22/nonmembers. You must register separately for this class. COST: FREE Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE

New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States

NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature’s wonders waiting for us to discove......More

Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature’s wonders waiting for us to discover. The walks are cancelled if there is snow, rain, or weather warnings. There will be no walk 4/4, 5/2. 5/9, and 5/23.COST: Free for members, $5 nonmembers.Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring binoculars if you have them. Loaner binoculars will be available. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE

New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States

NJ Audubon: Rutgers University Ecological Preserve Birder’s Walk

Led by Jeremy Cohen, Associate Naturalist Join us at the Rutgers Ecological Preserve and Natural Teaching Area for a spring bird walk. The preserve is 316 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Spring migration is the time of the highest bird diversity, and we expec......More

Led by Jeremy Cohen, Associate Naturalist Join us at the Rutgers Ecological Preserve and Natural Teaching Area for a spring bird walk. The preserve is 316 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Spring migration is the time of the highest bird diversity, and we expect to see or hear 30 – 40 or more bird species. Expect to walk about 1.5 miles on flat trails, but please wear shoes that can handle some light mud. Free parking is available by required special permit parking permit link provided in program registration confirmation email. Please bring your own binoculars, and spotting scope if desired. Registration required. Walk-ins will not be permitted to participate. Ticket sales end on 4/17 at 4:00 PM. COST: $15 members, $20 nonmembers. Interested in becoming an NJ Audubon member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJA/CMBO programs require a minimum number of registrants to run, five days in advance of the start of the tour but are seldom cancelled. If we do cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, we notify all participants in advance, and all are eligible for a full credit or refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 30 days in advance. Cancellations 10 to 30 days in advance may be subject to a 25% service charge. No refunds or credits for cancellations less than ten days in advance unless due to health emergencies. REGISTER HERE

Rutgers University Ecological Preserve, 83 Rockafeller Rd, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States

RHA 36th Annual Stream Cleanup @ Scherman Hoffman

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) will be hosting its 36th Annual Stream Cleanup. 9am-12pm. Thousands of volunteers come together to clean up our rivers and streams, working to protect essential water supplies across Hunterdon, Morris, an......More

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) will be hosting its 36th Annual Stream Cleanup. 9am-12pm. Thousands of volunteers come together to clean up our rivers and streams, working to protect essential water supplies across Hunterdon, Morris, and Somerset counties. Scherman Hoffman is participating as site location 86. We will break up into small groups and work on picking up trash on the Old Army side of the property and along Hardscrabble Road. Please come dressed for inclement weather with sturdy shoes and multiple layers. Bring a water bottle and sunscreen if necessary. MEETING LOCATION: Meet at 9 Hardscrabble Road parking lot. Volunteers for this site will park at the New Jersey Audubon lot. Make sure to choose the correct location for your registration! COST: FREE Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! REGISTER HERE

New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States

IN-PERSON Nature Infused Yoga

Led by Kristen Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher and NJ Audubon Senior Research Scientist Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary ......More

Led by Kristen Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher and NJ Audubon Senior Research Scientist Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary all levels welcome. Please arrive 10 minutes early and bring a yoga mat. For ages 15 years and older. This workshop will be held outdoors when the weather is suitable. During inclement weather it will be held indoors. Ticket sale ends on the day of each class at 10:45 AM. We are offering an in-person class at the sanctuary and a virtual class online simultaneously. Be sure to purchase the correct ticket. There will be no classes 4/4, 5/9, and 5/23. COST: $15 members, $19 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring your own yoga equipment for the in-person class if you have it. Equipment will be available to borrow. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE  

New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States

VIRTUAL Nature Infused Yoga

Led by Kristin Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher. Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary all levels welcome. For ages 15 years an......More

Led by Kristin Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher. Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary all levels welcome. For ages 15 years and older. Please join the class 10 minutes early. Registration required. THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM There will be no classes 4/4, 5/9, and 5/23. COST: $15 members, $19 nonmembers. Ticket sales ends at 4:30 PM on the Friday before each class. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This class will be held virtually through ZOOM. Participants will be emailed the link to the meeting after registration closes and before the class. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE  

New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States

NJ Audubon Learning the Birds by Song Series

Led by Randy Little, Associate Naturalist For beginners and those with some experience, this birding-by-ear series will improve your bird identification skills. More often than not, birds are heard before they are seen (if seen at all!) Learning their songs will add ano......More

Led by Randy Little, Associate Naturalist For beginners and those with some experience, this birding-by-ear series will improve your bird identification skills. More often than not, birds are heard before they are seen (if seen at all!) Learning their songs will add another dimension to your birdwatching. Randy Little is a former NJA board member and long-time NJA volunteer. Randy learned birding as a youngster under the wings of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s founders and is a master at recording bird songs for the Cornell Lab. This series will begin Sunday March 15 and continue Sunday afternoons until April 26 there will be no class April 5. March 15 & 22 classes will cover the winter resident birds, March 29 & April 12 classes will cover the early migrant birds, and April 19 & 26 classes will cover the summer resident birds. Registration and fee are per class. You must pre-register for each class you wish to attend. Ticket sale for each class ends at 4:00 PM on the day before each class. COST PER CLASS: $15 members, $22 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This class will be held in-person at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future. REGISTER HERE

New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924, United States