NJ Audubon’s World Series of Birding®

Save the date! Mark your calendars for the 43rd Anniversary World Series of Birding! The World Series of Birding brunch will take place on Sunday May 10. Click HERE for more information regarding the World Series of Birding and check back early 2026 for more information......More

Save the date! Mark your calendars for the 43rd Anniversary World Series of Birding! The World Series of Birding brunch will take place on Sunday May 10. Click HERE for more information regarding the World Series of Birding and check back early 2026 for more information regarding registration.

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World Series of Birding – Introductory Walk

Welcome to the World Series of Birding Introductory Walk! Come support our annual fundraising World Series of Birding with a bird walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, this event is perfect for all levels of ......More

Welcome to the World Series of Birding Introductory Walk! Come support our annual fundraising World Series of Birding with a bird walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, this event is perfect for all levels of bird enthusiasts. During this introductory walk, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about our three 2026 World Series of Birding teams: Scherman Hoffman Century Run, Scherman Hoffman Deckcissels, and our youth team the Sherman Hoffman Jay Walkers. Donations to these teams support all that we do at NJ Audubon, and you’ll have the opportunity to donate to the team(s) of your choice when you arrive for the bird walk. Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature and discover the beauty of birdwatching, and the diverse bird species that call the sanctuary home. Our experienced guide will help you spot and identify various birds while sharing interesting facts about their behaviors and habitats. Grab your binoculars and join us for a morning filled with birding adventures! No worries if you don’t own binoculars we have loaner binoculars for you in our Nature Store! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Make sure to wear sturdy shoes as we may be walking on trails and uneven ground.Please meet in the lower parking lot.The walk is cancelled if there is snow, rain, or weather warnings.Registration required before the walk.COST: FREE, Donations to our WSB teams are appreciated but not required. 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

World Series of Birding – Introductory Walk

Welcome to the World Series of Birding Introductory Walk! Come support our annual fundraising World Series of Birding with a bird walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, this event is perfect for all levels of ......More

Welcome to the World Series of Birding Introductory Walk! Come support our annual fundraising World Series of Birding with a bird walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, this event is perfect for all levels of bird enthusiasts. During this introductory walk, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about our three 2026 World Series of Birding teams: Scherman Hoffman Century Run, Scherman Hoffman Deckcissels, and our youth team the Sherman Hoffman Jay Walkers. Donations to these teams support all that we do at NJ Audubon, and you’ll have the opportunity to donate to the team(s) of your choice when you arrive for the bird walk. Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature and discover the beauty of birdwatching, and the diverse bird species that call the sanctuary home. Our experienced guide will help you spot and identify various birds while sharing interesting facts about their behaviors and habitats. Grab your binoculars and join us for a morning filled with birding adventures! No worries if you don’t own binoculars we have loaner binoculars for you in our Nature Store! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Make sure to wear sturdy shoes as we may be walking on trails and uneven ground.Please meet in the lower parking lot.The walk is cancelled if there is snow, rain, or weather warnings.Registration required before the walk.COST: FREE, Donations to our WSB teams are appreciated but not required. 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

Cape May Spring Festival

Save the date! Mark your calendars for the 49th Annual Cape May Spring Festival! Registration will open early-February 2026. Click HERE for more information regarding the Cape May Spring Festival.

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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 5/15 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

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

VIRTUAL Nature Infused Yoga with NJ Audubon

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 7/4. COST: $15 members, $20 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

John Clyde Native Grassland Preserve Birds and Butterflies

Led by Chris and Paula Williams, Associate Naturalists Join the Williams for a walk through the fields and forest of this grassland preserve to look for butterflies, resident NJ birds, late migrant birds passing through, and anything else nature will be showing. Grassho......More

Led by Chris and Paula Williams, Associate Naturalists Join the Williams for a walk through the fields and forest of this grassland preserve to look for butterflies, resident NJ birds, late migrant birds passing through, and anything else nature will be showing. Grasshopper Sparrow, Bobolink, and American Kestrel, state threatened species, are found on this site. Bring binoculars if you have them.  This site is one of the first grassland restoration projects NJ Audubon has implemented for Franklin Township Open Space Committee. This program is funded by the Franklin Township Open Space Committee. COST: FREELOCATION: 1091 Canal Road, Princeton, NJ   REGISTRATION: Please register with Franklin Township by email: [email protected]   

John Clyde Memorial Native Grasslands Preserve, 1091 Canal Rd, Princeton, NJ, United States

NJ Audubon: Sunday Afternoon Bird Walk

Led by Jeremy Cohen, Associate Naturalist Join our naturalist for a Sunday afternoon birdwalk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. We’ll look for the migrating birds and the summer resident birds of the sanctuary. Loaner binoculars will be available. Registration req......More

Led by Jeremy Cohen, Associate Naturalist Join our naturalist for a Sunday afternoon birdwalk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. We’ll look for the migrating birds and the summer resident birds of the sanctuary. Loaner binoculars will be available. Registration required at Eventbrite by 4:00 on 05/16/26. 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