Cedar Run is putting a new twist on an old favorite. Instead of one family fun-filled day in September, we’re introducing Re-Discovery Weekends all month long for nature lovers of all ages! Visitors can join us for Friday night campfires and storytelling, Saturday nature days and guest speakers, and Sunday canoeing, tours and guided hikes. Fees cover a full day of activities. Come for one thing, or see it all!
$10/person, ages 3 and up (non-members); $5/person, ages 3 and up (members)
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.
Event Sponsors Register Here!
Events scheduled for Saturday, September 26th
- Ongoing, 10am-1pm: Survival Shelters – Try your hand at building a rustic shelter in the pines! And guess what? The wood is already gathered for you!
- 10:30am: Pinelands Plants Hike – Learn about and identify numerous plants in the Pinelands. One of our educators will lead you on a guided walk along our trails as we practice basic identification skills using leaves, bark and berries.
- 1pm: Wild Edibles – The Pines might be “barren,” there are still plenty of wild edibles available. Delve into this exciting topic to learn more about the often forgotten process of foraging for your food! You might even get to try out something new! Ages 8 and up preferred.
- 7pm: Family Night Hike – Experience the Refuge in an exciting way, at night! Enjoy a guided hike under the light of the moon to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums and other wildlife that emerge after dark
By registering, you can attend any or all sessions throughout the day. While you are signed up for the day’s events, some sessions have limited capacities so be sure to check your email for information after you complete your registration. Please be sure to check out the Nature Center for any added activities like crafts and make-and-takes too!
ReDiscovery Weekends 9/26
Cedar Run is putting a new twist on an old favorite. Instead of one family fun-filled day in September, we’re introducing Re-Discovery Weekends all month long for nature lovers of all ages! Visitors can join us for Friday night campfires and storytelling, Saturday nature days and guest speakers, and Sunday canoeing, tours and guided hikes. Fees cover a full day of activities. Come for one thing, or see it all!
$10/person, ages 3 and up (non-members); $5/person, ages 3 and up (members)
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.
Event Sponsors Register Here!
Events scheduled for Sunday, September 27th
- Ongoing, 10am-2pm: Canoeing – Don’t miss this limited experience to paddle on Cedar Run Lake! 20-minute timeslots will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm or 2:30pm: Resident Animal Tour – Been to visit before? First time? Join us for a guided tour of our Wildlife Housing Area and see what you may learn about our resident animals. Sessions begin on the half hour and last about 40 minutes
- 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm or 2:30pm: Family Nature Hike – Join us for a hike through the Refuge with the family! What will we find along the way?
By registering, you can attend any or all sessions throughout the day. While you are signed up for the day’s events, some sessions have limited capacities so be sure to check your email for information after you complete your registration. Please be sure to check out the Nature Center for any added activities like crafts and make-and-takes too!
ReDiscovery Weekends 9/27
Check out “Snack Time Stories” virtually each Tuesday OR Wednesday at 10am. Cedar Run’s educators will share one of our favorite nature books with you, show you a fun (and tasty) snack to try and give you ideas for an easy craft or activity to do at home! Ages 3-5, but the whole family is welcome! $3/child or $5/family. After you register, you will receive a Google Meet link to join the session. Check out our Google Meet Etiquette Guide.
September’s books include:
- Week 1 (9/8 OR 9/9): Rainbow Crow retold by Nancy Van Laan
- Week 2 (9/15 OR 9/16): Hey Diddle Diddle, a Food Chain Tale by Pam Kapchinske
- Week 3 (9/22 OR 9/23): A Log’s Life by Wendy Pfeiffer
- Week 4 (9/29 OR 9/30): Going Home by Marianne Berkes
October’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (10/6): Because of an Acorn by Adam Schaefer and Lola M Schaefer
- Week 2 (10/13): TBD
- Week 3 (10/20): TBD
- Week 4 (10/27): TBD
Have a child ages 6-12? Check out our virtual “Nature Notes” sessions running after “Snack Time Stories” at 11am.
Prefer something in-person? We’ll be running small group programs on the same topics each Thursday and Friday morning from 10-11am. Check out “You and Me” for ages 3-5 or “Refuge Ramblers” for ages 6-12.
Snack Time Stories Payment
September’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (9/8 OR 9/9): Animal Intelligence
- Week 2 (9/15 OR 9/16): Endangered
- Week 3 (9/22 OR 9/23): Fungus
- Week 4 (9/29 OR 9/30): Build a Bird
October’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (10/6): Seed Need
- Week 2 (10/13): Spooky Spiders
- Week 3 (10/20): Outstanding Owls
- Week 4 (10/27): Bat Bonanza
Have a child ages 3-5? Check out our virtual “Snack Time Stories” sessions running prior to “Nature Notes” at 10am.
Want an in-person lesson? Have a little more time? The same lesson is available and expanded upon in-person on Thursday OR Friday mornings! Get out of the house and join us for a lesson and hike! We’ll be running small group programs on the same topics from 10-11am. Check out “You and Me” for ages 3-5 or “Refuge Ramblers” for ages 6-12.
Nature Notes Payment
Get the kids unplugged and outdoors this fall! Take a break from virtual learning and delve into real world learning on Cedar Run’s 171 acres.
- Small group sizes – 8-12 children per group, dependent on age. Masks required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in.
- Three days to choose from – Choose from a Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday afternoon session (same topic runs each day so please only choose one).
- Two hours of Nature’s classroom time – 1:30-3:30 pm
- Two age groups – K-1st and 2nd-5th. In the event of small groups sizes, groups may combine.
- Sign-up for the whole month and save! Single session: $12/member, $15/non-member; Full month (4 sessions): $40/member, $55/non-member.
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.
September’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (9/8, 9/9 OR 9/10): Reptile Ramblings
- Week 2 (9/15, 9/16 OR 9/17): Metamorphosis in the Pond
- Week 3 (9/22, 9/23 OR 9/24): Migration on the Wing
- Week 4 (9/29, 9/30 OR 10/1): Fall Colors
October’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (10/6, 10/7 OR 10/8): Run Cedar’s Run
- Week 2 (10/13, 10/14 OR 10/15): Camouflage in the Wild
- Week 3 (10/20, 10/21 OR 10/22): Minibeasts Abound
- Week 4 (10/27, 10/28 OR 10/29): Dem Bones
Sign-ups can be made below! Space is limited!
Questions: Email Education@CedarRun.org
Outdoor Afternoons Payment
Check out “Snack Time Stories” virtually each Tuesday OR Wednesday at 10am. Cedar Run’s educators will share one of our favorite nature books with you, show you a fun (and tasty) snack to try and give you ideas for an easy craft or activity to do at home! Ages 3-5, but the whole family is welcome! $3/child or $5/family. After you register, you will receive a Google Meet link to join the session. Check out our Google Meet Etiquette Guide.
September’s books include:
- Week 1 (9/8 OR 9/9): Rainbow Crow retold by Nancy Van Laan
- Week 2 (9/15 OR 9/16): Hey Diddle Diddle, a Food Chain Tale by Pam Kapchinske
- Week 3 (9/22 OR 9/23): A Log’s Life by Wendy Pfeiffer
- Week 4 (9/29 OR 9/30): Going Home by Marianne Berkes
October’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (10/6): Because of an Acorn by Adam Schaefer and Lola M Schaefer
- Week 2 (10/13): TBD
- Week 3 (10/20): TBD
- Week 4 (10/27): TBD
Have a child ages 6-12? Check out our virtual “Nature Notes” sessions running after “Snack Time Stories” at 11am.
Prefer something in-person? We’ll be running small group programs on the same topics each Thursday and Friday morning from 10-11am. Check out “You and Me” for ages 3-5 or “Refuge Ramblers” for ages 6-12.
Snack Time Stories Payment
September’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (9/8 OR 9/9): Animal Intelligence
- Week 2 (9/15 OR 9/16): Endangered
- Week 3 (9/22 OR 9/23): Fungus
- Week 4 (9/29 OR 9/30): Build a Bird
October’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (10/6): Seed Need
- Week 2 (10/13): Spooky Spiders
- Week 3 (10/20): Outstanding Owls
- Week 4 (10/27): Bat Bonanza
Have a child ages 3-5? Check out our virtual “Snack Time Stories” sessions running prior to “Nature Notes” at 10am.
Want an in-person lesson? Have a little more time? The same lesson is available and expanded upon in-person on Thursday OR Friday mornings! Get out of the house and join us for a lesson and hike! We’ll be running small group programs on the same topics from 10-11am. Check out “You and Me” for ages 3-5 or “Refuge Ramblers” for ages 6-12.
Nature Notes Payment
Get the kids unplugged and outdoors this fall! Take a break from virtual learning and delve into real world learning on Cedar Run’s 171 acres.
- Small group sizes – 8-12 children per group, dependent on age. Masks required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in.
- Three days to choose from – Choose from a Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday afternoon session (same topic runs each day so please only choose one).
- Two hours of Nature’s classroom time – 1:30-3:30 pm
- Two age groups – K-1st and 2nd-5th. In the event of small groups sizes, groups may combine.
- Sign-up for the whole month and save! Single session: $12/member, $15/non-member; Full month (4 sessions): $40/member, $55/non-member.
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.
September’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (9/8, 9/9 OR 9/10): Reptile Ramblings
- Week 2 (9/15, 9/16 OR 9/17): Metamorphosis in the Pond
- Week 3 (9/22, 9/23 OR 9/24): Migration on the Wing
- Week 4 (9/29, 9/30 OR 10/1): Fall Colors
October’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (10/6, 10/7 OR 10/8): Run Cedar’s Run
- Week 2 (10/13, 10/14 OR 10/15): Camouflage in the Wild
- Week 3 (10/20, 10/21 OR 10/22): Minibeasts Abound
- Week 4 (10/27, 10/28 OR 10/29): Dem Bones
Sign-ups can be made below! Space is limited!
Questions: Email Education@CedarRun.org
Outdoor Afternoons Payment
September’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (9/10 OR 9/11): Animal Intelligence
- Week 2 (9/17 OR 9/18): Endangered
- Week 3 (9/24 OR 9/25): Fungus
- Week 4 (10/1 OR 10/2): Build a Bird
October’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (10/8 OR 10/9): Seed Need
- Week 2 (10/15 OR 10/16): Spooky Spiders
- Week 3 (10/22 OR 10/23): Outstanding Owls
- Week 4 (10/29 OR 10/30): Bat Bonanza
Have a child ages 3-5? Check out our “You and Me Preschool” sessions running concurrently.
Prefer something virtual? We’ll be running online sessions with the same topics each Tuesday morning from 10-10:30am. Check out “Snack Time Stories” for ages 3-5 or “Nature Notes” for ages 6-12.
Refuge Ramblers Payment
Join us for a fun and engaging program focused on a fun book each week. There are two days – Thursday OR Friday – to choose from to meet your scheduling needs (same lesson runs each day, so please only choose one).
We will read, do a craft and head outside on an adventure about the week’s theme. 10-11am. Ages 3-5. $8/child with adult. Space is limited to 8 children. Face masks are required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. Advanced registration required.
September’s books include:
- Week 1 (9/10 OR 9/11): Rainbow Crow retold by Nancy Van Laan
- Week 2 (9/17 OR 9/18): Hey Diddle Diddle, a Food Chain Tale by Pam Kapchinske
- Week 3 (9/24 OR 9/25): A Log’s Life by Wendy Pfeiffer
- Week 4 (10/1 OR 10/2): Going Home by Marianne Berkes
October’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (10/8 OR 10/9): Because of an Acorn by Adam Schaefer and Lola M Schaefer
- Week 2 (10/15 OR 10/16): TBD
- Week 3 (10/22 OR 10/23): TBD
- Week 4 (10/29 OR 10/30): TBD
Have a child ages 6-12? Check out our “Refuge Ramblers” sessions running concurrently.
Prefer something virtual? We’ll be running online sessions with the same topics each Tuesday mornings from 10-10:30am. Check out “Snack Time Stories” for ages 3-5 or “Nature Notes” for ages 6-12.
You and Me Payment
Get the kids unplugged and outdoors this fall! Take a break from virtual learning and delve into real world learning on Cedar Run’s 171 acres.
- Small group sizes – 8-12 children per group, dependent on age. Masks required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in.
- Three days to choose from – Choose from a Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday afternoon session (same topic runs each day so please only choose one).
- Two hours of Nature’s classroom time – 1:30-3:30 pm
- Two age groups – K-1st and 2nd-5th. In the event of small groups sizes, groups may combine.
- Sign-up for the whole month and save! Single session: $12/member, $15/non-member; Full month (4 sessions): $40/member, $55/non-member.
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.
September’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (9/8, 9/9 OR 9/10): Reptile Ramblings
- Week 2 (9/15, 9/16 OR 9/17): Metamorphosis in the Pond
- Week 3 (9/22, 9/23 OR 9/24): Migration on the Wing
- Week 4 (9/29, 9/30 OR 10/1): Fall Colors
October’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (10/6, 10/7 OR 10/8): Run Cedar’s Run
- Week 2 (10/13, 10/14 OR 10/15): Camouflage in the Wild
- Week 3 (10/20, 10/21 OR 10/22): Minibeasts Abound
- Week 4 (10/27, 10/28 OR 10/29): Dem Bones
Sign-ups can be made below! Space is limited!
Questions: Email Education@CedarRun.org
Outdoor Afternoons Payment
September’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (9/10 OR 9/11): Animal Intelligence
- Week 2 (9/17 OR 9/18): Endangered
- Week 3 (9/24 OR 9/25): Fungus
- Week 4 (10/1 OR 10/2): Build a Bird
October’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (10/8 OR 10/9): Seed Need
- Week 2 (10/15 OR 10/16): Spooky Spiders
- Week 3 (10/22 OR 10/23): Outstanding Owls
- Week 4 (10/29 OR 10/30): Bat Bonanza
Have a child ages 3-5? Check out our “You and Me Preschool” sessions running concurrently.
Prefer something virtual? We’ll be running online sessions with the same topics each Tuesday morning from 10-10:30am. Check out “Snack Time Stories” for ages 3-5 or “Nature Notes” for ages 6-12.
Refuge Ramblers Payment
Join us for a fun and engaging program focused on a fun book each week. There are two days – Thursday OR Friday – to choose from to meet your scheduling needs (same lesson runs each day, so please only choose one).
We will read, do a craft and head outside on an adventure about the week’s theme. 10-11am. Ages 3-5. $8/child with adult. Space is limited to 8 children. Face masks are required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. Advanced registration required.
September’s books include:
- Week 1 (9/10 OR 9/11): Rainbow Crow retold by Nancy Van Laan
- Week 2 (9/17 OR 9/18): Hey Diddle Diddle, a Food Chain Tale by Pam Kapchinske
- Week 3 (9/24 OR 9/25): A Log’s Life by Wendy Pfeiffer
- Week 4 (10/1 OR 10/2): Going Home by Marianne Berkes
October’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (10/8 OR 10/9): Because of an Acorn by Adam Schaefer and Lola M Schaefer
- Week 2 (10/15 OR 10/16): TBD
- Week 3 (10/22 OR 10/23): TBD
- Week 4 (10/29 OR 10/30): TBD
Have a child ages 6-12? Check out our “Refuge Ramblers” sessions running concurrently.
Prefer something virtual? We’ll be running online sessions with the same topics each Tuesday mornings from 10-10:30am. Check out “Snack Time Stories” for ages 3-5 or “Nature Notes” for ages 6-12.
You and Me Payment
Check out “Snack Time Stories” virtually each Tuesday OR Wednesday at 10am. Cedar Run’s educators will share one of our favorite nature books with you, show you a fun (and tasty) snack to try and give you ideas for an easy craft or activity to do at home! Ages 3-5, but the whole family is welcome! $3/child or $5/family. After you register, you will receive a Google Meet link to join the session. Check out our Google Meet Etiquette Guide.
September’s books include:
- Week 1 (9/8 OR 9/9): Rainbow Crow retold by Nancy Van Laan
- Week 2 (9/15 OR 9/16): Hey Diddle Diddle, a Food Chain Tale by Pam Kapchinske
- Week 3 (9/22 OR 9/23): A Log’s Life by Wendy Pfeiffer
- Week 4 (9/29 OR 9/30): Going Home by Marianne Berkes
October’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (10/6): Because of an Acorn by Adam Schaefer and Lola M Schaefer
- Week 2 (10/13): TBD
- Week 3 (10/20): TBD
- Week 4 (10/27): TBD
Have a child ages 6-12? Check out our virtual “Nature Notes” sessions running after “Snack Time Stories” at 11am.
Prefer something in-person? We’ll be running small group programs on the same topics each Thursday and Friday morning from 10-11am. Check out “You and Me” for ages 3-5 or “Refuge Ramblers” for ages 6-12.
Snack Time Stories Payment
September’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (9/8 OR 9/9): Animal Intelligence
- Week 2 (9/15 OR 9/16): Endangered
- Week 3 (9/22 OR 9/23): Fungus
- Week 4 (9/29 OR 9/30): Build a Bird
October’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (10/6): Seed Need
- Week 2 (10/13): Spooky Spiders
- Week 3 (10/20): Outstanding Owls
- Week 4 (10/27): Bat Bonanza
Have a child ages 3-5? Check out our virtual “Snack Time Stories” sessions running prior to “Nature Notes” at 10am.
Want an in-person lesson? Have a little more time? The same lesson is available and expanded upon in-person on Thursday OR Friday mornings! Get out of the house and join us for a lesson and hike! We’ll be running small group programs on the same topics from 10-11am. Check out “You and Me” for ages 3-5 or “Refuge Ramblers” for ages 6-12.
Nature Notes Payment