Activity Calendar for Families
Adults Education Center

SPRING/SUMMER 2010
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends

Visit Woodford Cedar Run’s Pine Barrens Education Center for mini-exhibits and special programs with a monthly theme. Live animals, themed crafts, puzzles and artifacts highlight the topic. Explore the nature trail surrounding beautiful Cedar Run Lake and visit the Refuge’s wildlife residents along the way.

Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm ~ Sundays 1 pm - 4 pm (weekdays 10 am to 4 pm).

Included in Refuge admission: $5 adults, $3 children, three & under and members free. No reservations needed.

ECOCLUB! STEWARDS OF THE REFUGE!
Meets every 2nd Saturday morning from 10:00-12:00 at the education center.
Ages 11-16

Members will be taken into the Refuge one day a month to learn about the plants, animals, and features of the Pine Barrens. There will be dues for club membership paid on either a monthly or annual basis ($5.00/Month or $45.00/Year). Membership will include access to a biological database they will be building, nature activites and/or crafts, and Eco-Club T-shirt, and e-newsletter.

PLEASE CALL 856-983-3329 EXT. 103 FOR MORE INFORMATION and visit the Eco-Club website at:

http://wcrwreco.webs.com

Time with our Naturalists

Butterflies, Beetles, and Other Bugs
May 16th
1:30 pm
Join our naturalist to discover the buggy world of the pines. We will explore a wetlands area in search of dragonflies, investigate a rotten log for some beetles, and sweep the uplands in search of butterflies.
Included with admission cost: Adults $5.00. Children $3.00. Three & Under and Members Free!

Amphibians of the Pines
June 20th
1:30 pm
Frogs, toads and salamanders oh my! Join our naturalist and discover the diversity of amphibians found in the Pine Barrens.
Included with admission cost: Adults $5.00. Children $3.00. Three & Under and Members Free!

Berries and Other Edibles of the Pines
July 18th
1:30 pm
This time of year many of our edible berries ripen. Blueberries, huckleberries and others but do you know which is which? Join our naturalist to experience the many edibles of the pines.
Included with admission cost: Adults $5.00. Children $3.00. Three & Under and Members Free!

Summer Senses
August 15th
1:30 pm
Using your senses explore our trails in search of the unique sight, sounds, smells, and tastes of the pines.
Included with admission cost: Adults $5.00. Children $3.00. Three & Under and Members Free!

Summer's End
September 19th
1:30 pm
As summer winds down we can start to see the changes for the coming fall. Join our naturalist for a summer’s end scavenger hunt to find the last hints of summer.
Included with admission cost: Adults $5.00. Children $3.00. Three & Under and Members Free!

NIGHT HIKES

Cost: $10.00 per adult / $5.00 children ages 11-16.
Pre-registration required

Twilight Birding

Saturday, May 8th
7:30 pm

In the evening hours we see the diurnal birds settling in for the night while the nocturnal ones begin to wake up. Join our naturalist and explore our trails in the twilight hour in search of our feathered friends.

Myths and Meteors

Saturday, August 14th
8:00 - 10:00 pm

Our night sky is filled with many mysteries. The Perseid meteor shower gets its name from the constellation Perseus that it appears to radiate from. Ever wonder where the names for our many constellations come from? Join our naturalist to explore the myths around the night sky.

KNEE HIGH NATURALISTS
Thursday, May 13: Animal Rescue Rangers
What do animal doctors do? Learn when and how to help wild animals.
10:00am - 11:30am
Cost: $7.00 per child

Thursday, June 10: Time to Get Buggy
Let's find out all about insects. What are they? What different insects live around us?
10:00am - 11:30am
Cost: $7.00 per child

Birthday Parties

Birthday parties at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge are 2 hours long (scheduled from 10AM-12PM or 1PM-3PM). Parties include a live animal talk with our reptiles, and then your choice of either

A- a nature hike, crafts, and games or
B- a guided hike to our Wildlife Housing Area and a visit with our non-releasable resident wildlife.

Costs for members are $9/child guest with a minimum of $90.00; non-members are $10/child guest with a minimum of $100.00, Adults and birthday child are free.
For more information, call (856) 983-3329 ext. 103.

Summer Camps at Woodford Cedar Run

Summer's Fun at Cedar Run! Put zip into your summer break with outdoor adventures at Cedar Run. You'll have fun meeting others and exploring our woodlands, wetlands and lake. Hands-on activities and lively wild animals make our week-long ecology camps exciting and unique. There's a special session just for you. Don't miss out; sign up today!

Summer 2010 Camp Information
Registration Form



SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Wine & Wildlife, Saturday, May 22, 2010

Support Cedar Run in the World Series of Birding!

 



 


Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

4 Sawmill Road, Medford, NJ 08055 - (856) 983 3329