The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey

September 2008

September 13, 2008: Restoring the Refuge: The Restoration of the Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge
Discover the species that have returned to this world-famous refuge just over one year after completion of a major restoration project.

October 2008

October 11, 2008: Arctic Meadows Ridge Hike
Get a bird's eye view of a unique wetland habitat amid a deciduous-hemlock forest in the Conservancy's glorious Arctic Meadows Preserve.

October 20, 2008: The Great Raptor Quest
Caravan to some of the best spots for viewing raptors south of the Cape May canal, including the Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge.

October 23, 2008: Bats...Fact or Fiction?
Learn about North American bat species - myths and facts.

October 24, 2008: Eldora Nights: Creepy Crawlies and other Critters with Steve Serwatka
Enjoy a live animal show that is educational and fun for the entire family.

October 24, 2008: Hike "Til Dusk" at Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve
Experience nature as it turns in for the night, then enjoy cider and cookies.

October 25, 2008: Bluffs Photo Workshop with Damon Noe
Learn basic hands-on techniques of digital photography, including an inside tutorial and field application at Maurice River Bluffs Preserve.

October 27, 2008: Paddling Beside the Bluffs
Paddle along the Maurice River and discover New Jersey's coastal history, culture and ecology.

November 2008

November 03, 2008: Late Fall Migration in the Bayshores
Witness one of the state's most exciting bird shows on a caravan from Maurice River Bluffs to the Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge.

November 08, 2008: Geology Walk at Sussex Swamp Preserve
Discover how and why the geology of the region is so important for the biodiversity of the site.

November 21, 2008: Poor Man's Pelagic (Scoping for Seabirds)
Take a tour along the Delaware Bayshores to catch a glimpse of the region's maritime migrants.

December 2008

December 06, 2008: Sharing Our World with Raptors
Learn about the amazing variety of hawks and owls that can be found in New Jersey. Meet a live raptor!

December 06, 2008: Bluffs in Boots!
Enjoy the early winter splendor of the Conservancy's Maurice River Bluffs Preserve.

January 2009

January 12, 2009: Look What the Tide Dragged In
Discover nature's bounty as the tide ebbs from the shores of the Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge.

January 17, 2009: Minisink Valley Preserve Winter Hike
Visit Clove Brook within the Conservancy's newest Skylands preserve and see how the wetlands react during the winter months.

January 30, 2009: Eldora Nights: Bald Eagles in the Bayshores!
Learn how the Conservancy's work is critical to the Bald Eagle's growing presence in south Jersey.