Come learn about the amazing and unique abilities that make wildlife so SUPER!
Exhibit is free with admission
Exhibit runs October 6th – November 2nd
Experience the refuge in an exciting way, at night! Enjoy a guided hike under the darkness of the new moon to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums and other wildlife that emerge after dark. Be there as the ‘night shift’ awakens. Program begins at the Nature Center. Hike is approximately 1 mile. 6:30-8:00pm. ADULTS ONLY! $15/person. 20 participants maximum. Advanced registration required.
Ages 11-13
NEW for 2023! For older students we will be running 4-week sessions in October, November, March, April and May. We also hold a Family Night Hike in February.
2023-2024 Dates and Themes:
- September – NO CLASSES
- 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 and 10/31 – Misunderstood Animals
- 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 and 11/28 – The Fungi Kingdom
- December – NO CLASSES
- January – NO CLASSES
- 2/14 or 2/15 – SPECIAL SESSION: Family Night Hike (*5:30-7:00pm) – Register Here
- 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 and 3/26 – All About Plants
- 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 and 4/23 – Crazy for Conservation
- 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 and 5/28 – Our Blue Planet
- June – NO CLASSES
All classes run from 2:00-4:00pm.
The fee is $60 per child per 4-week session. You must sign-up for all classes within a session.
Registration for this event has ended.
Important Information:
Registration
Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Please register each child separately. NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
Payment
Due to the overwhelming demand for our classes and numerous last minute cancellations. We require that all classes will require prepayment at the time of registration. We will be unable to provide refunds or credits for changes in schedules/personal conflicts or other personal reasons. However, in the event of a class cancellation by Cedar Run, due to inclement weather or otherwise, we will offer all registrants a credit towards the next month’s class or a fee refund.
Drop-off
Drop-offs are available for homeschool classes. Please be punctual, as your child may miss some vital information at the start if they are late, and may also cause a distraction for those who are on time.
All parents are welcome to stay and enjoy our grounds and Nature Center while your child is in class or leave the grounds and return at the end of the session.
Please note: Parents are also required to sign a release form once per school year so we have emergency contact information for all children. The form will be emailed to you after registration or can be completed at your first class.
Parents
You are welcome to attend any and all classes with your children and act as a chaperone. If you choose to attend, we would like to stress the importance of your active participation. We also ask that you turn off all cell phones and other distractions for the duration of the visit.
If you decide to stay and observe your child’s class and your child has a younger sibling that is not enrolled in our program, please make sure that he or she is not being disruptive to the other children. If we find a younger sibling is being disruptive to the class, we may ask you to excuse yourself from our program.
Weather
Classes will be held exclusively outdoors, even if weather is inclement. Only snow closings of the Medford Twp School District will cancel our classes. Please be sure your child is adequately prepared for weather conditions including rain, snow, sun, cold, and heat.
Pick-up
If you will not be attending the class, be sure to pick your child up on time as well. Educators often have other assignments right after your class and are not available to supervise children waiting for rides.
Expected Behavior
Please prepare your child by helping him or her to understand appropriate group learning behavior. Raising hands before shouting out questions or ideas, taking turns, staying with the group, and being respectful to class-mates and teachers will be essential for a productive learning experience.
Questions/Concerns?
Email our Education Department at [email protected]
No tricks here! Dress up in your Halloween costumes & enjoy an afternoon trick-or-treating at our wildlife enclosures, along with a Halloween movie, costume contest, games, crafts, food & more! It is going to be a hoot! Great for children ages 3 & up!
- Trick-or-Treating, at the Wildlife Housing Area
- Halloween Crafts & Coloring
- Games
- Cozy Campfire (marshmallow roasting kits will be sold)
- Family-friendly Halloween Movie
- Costume Contest!
- Pick your pumpkin at our Pumpkin Patch!
Day of Timeline:
- Food Trucks
- Games
- Halloween Crafts & Coloring
- Cozy Campfire (marshmallow roasting kits will be sold)
- Pick up your pumpkin! – ALL PRE-REGISTERED KIDS WILL GET TO PICK ONE PUMPKIN. DAY OF TICKET HOLDERS, PUMPKINS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
4:15pm – 5:15pm / 5:45pm – 6:45pm:
- Trick-or-Treating, at the Wildlife Housing Area
4:15pm – 6:15pm:
- Family-friendly Halloween Movie, located in the outdoor pavilion
5:30pm:
- Costume Contest!
- *Must pre-register when you check in for one category. Sign-ups close at 5:15pm.
- Categories:
- Best Overall
- Most Original
- Scariest
- Funniest
- Best Family/Group Costume – up to 5 may enter
Yummy Eats:
We could not hold this event without our generous sponsors!
Looking to get involved?
Sponsorship Opportunities <– Click for Sponsorship Package.
As a participating sponsor, your company will benefit from the promotion of the event through email outreach, social media, and other efforts directed to our fall events attendees and beyond, demonstrating your commitment to our wildlife and local communities. There are several levels of sponsorship detailed on the Sponsorship Commitment Form. Please select the level that will best reflect your support. Your tax-deductible sponsorship commitment will be used to help support Cedar Run’s mission to preserve and protect our native wildlife.
Thank you to our Sponsors!!
Guardians of the Wild:
– Shoprite of Medford
– Animal & Bird Health Care Center & Hospital
– Holman Automotive
– Chemglass Life Sciences
– Garrison Architects
– Murphy’s Fresh Markets
– Burlington Press
– Laura Bishop Communications
– Radwell International
– Floor Covering International
– Dunleavy & Associates
– Morgan Law LLC
Event Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor:
— Stark & Stark
Sponsors:
— Whiting Flower Shoppe
Pumpkin Patch Sponsors:
– House Finch Nature Store
– Burlington Press
If you are interested in sponsoring our fundraising event, please reach out to Lisa Franco at [email protected].
Thank you!
Pre-Registration is NOW OPEN!
Purchase tickets in advance & save! (until 10/18/23 at Noon)
- $13 per Adult (Save $2!)
- $10 per Child ages 4-12 (Save $2!)
- FREE for Children 3 & under
Day of ticket pricing:
- $15 per Adult
- $12 per Child ages 4-12
- FREE for Children 3 & under
All proceeds from this event goes directly towards supporting Cedar Run’s mission of the preservation and protection of New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation and rehabilitation. When you attend a Cedar Run event, you make a direct impact in our community!
Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.
General admission, promotional day passes (free-day passes/groupons) & library passes will not work for Special Events, such as this one.
Ages 11-13
NEW for 2023! For older students we will be running 4-week sessions in October, November, March, April and May. We also hold a Family Night Hike in February.
2023-2024 Dates and Themes:
- September – NO CLASSES
- 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 and 10/31 – Misunderstood Animals
- 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 and 11/28 – The Fungi Kingdom
- December – NO CLASSES
- January – NO CLASSES
- 2/14 or 2/15 – SPECIAL SESSION: Family Night Hike (*5:30-7:00pm) – Register Here
- 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 and 3/26 – All About Plants
- 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 and 4/23 – Crazy for Conservation
- 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 and 5/28 – Our Blue Planet
- June – NO CLASSES
All classes run from 2:00-4:00pm.
The fee is $60 per child per 4-week session. You must sign-up for all classes within a session.
Registration for this event has ended.
Important Information:
Registration
Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Please register each child separately. NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
Payment
Due to the overwhelming demand for our classes and numerous last minute cancellations. We require that all classes will require prepayment at the time of registration. We will be unable to provide refunds or credits for changes in schedules/personal conflicts or other personal reasons. However, in the event of a class cancellation by Cedar Run, due to inclement weather or otherwise, we will offer all registrants a credit towards the next month’s class or a fee refund.
Drop-off
Drop-offs are available for homeschool classes. Please be punctual, as your child may miss some vital information at the start if they are late, and may also cause a distraction for those who are on time.
All parents are welcome to stay and enjoy our grounds and Nature Center while your child is in class or leave the grounds and return at the end of the session.
Please note: Parents are also required to sign a release form once per school year so we have emergency contact information for all children. The form will be emailed to you after registration or can be completed at your first class.
Parents
You are welcome to attend any and all classes with your children and act as a chaperone. If you choose to attend, we would like to stress the importance of your active participation. We also ask that you turn off all cell phones and other distractions for the duration of the visit.
If you decide to stay and observe your child’s class and your child has a younger sibling that is not enrolled in our program, please make sure that he or she is not being disruptive to the other children. If we find a younger sibling is being disruptive to the class, we may ask you to excuse yourself from our program.
Weather
Classes will be held exclusively outdoors, even if weather is inclement. Only snow closings of the Medford Twp School District will cancel our classes. Please be sure your child is adequately prepared for weather conditions including rain, snow, sun, cold, and heat.
Pick-up
If you will not be attending the class, be sure to pick your child up on time as well. Educators often have other assignments right after your class and are not available to supervise children waiting for rides.
Expected Behavior
Please prepare your child by helping him or her to understand appropriate group learning behavior. Raising hands before shouting out questions or ideas, taking turns, staying with the group, and being respectful to class-mates and teachers will be essential for a productive learning experience.
Questions/Concerns?
Email our Education Department at [email protected]
Experience the refuge in an exciting way, at night! Enjoy a guided hike at night to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums and other wildlife that emerge after dark. Be there as the ‘night shift’ awakens. Program begins at the Nature Center. Hike is approximately 1 mile. $15/adult, $10/child. Suitable for ages 8 and up. Advanced registration required.
Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.
Just in time for hoots & spooks of Halloween! Only the bravest will dare to explore Cedar Run after dark on our haunted guided night hikes!
For one night only, join us for an unforgettable evening of spine-tingling adventure as we are guided into the trails of Cedar Run where the legendary Jersey Devil takes the spotlight as the ringmaster of the Leeds Family Circus.
Sit around a campfire roasting marshmallows & watch a Halloween movie… if you survive…
Geared toward ages 10 and up.
Rain or shine.
Timed Haunted Night Hikes
- Doors open at 6:00pm, and guided tours will begin at 6:30pm.
- The sunset for this evening will be around 6:00pm.
- Enjoy a cozy campfire to roast marshmallows & enjoy a Halloween movie while you wait for your hike
- Guided hikes will run between 20-30 minutes long, and will be a guided walking hike.
- Recommended to arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled guided hike, and will promptly begin at the scheduled time.
- Limited space of 16 per timed guided hike. Advanced registration is required.
- Every participant in the guided hike will need to sign a waiver before participating in the hike. Not recommended for pregnant women or anyone with a heart condition.
- Flashlights are allowed in our parking lot area, but cannot be used during the experience of guided hike.
- Dogs and other pets are prohibited, except clearly marked service animals. This is due to the safety of our wildlife animals, for special events and daily visits.
Limited space for each Haunted Guided Hike! Grab your tickets now before they… disappear! Pre- registration ends Friday, October 27th at 5pm.
- $25 per person.
- Ticket purchase includes guided hike, 1 marshmallow roasting kit, & 1 hot chocolate. Additional treats available for purchase
- Children ages 10-15 must be accompanied by an adult during the duration of the guided hike.
- No children under 10 may be permitted on the guided hikes.
- Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Yummy Eats:
- Amanda’s Vegan Vibes – Halloween Treats!
Timed Haunted Guided Hikes
- 6:30pm
- 6:45pm
- 7:00pm – SOLD OUT
- 7:15pm – SOLD OUT
- 7:30pm – SOLD OUT
- 7:45pm – only 6 spots left!
- 8:00pm
- 8:15pm
- 8:30pm
- 8:45pm
- 9:00pm
All proceeds from this event go directly towards supporting Cedar Run’s mission of the preservation and protection of New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation, and rehabilitation. When you attend a Cedar Run event, you make a direct impact in our community!
Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.
General admission, promotional day passes (free-day passes/groupons) & library passes will not work for Special Events, such as this one.
Every participant in the guided hike will need to sign a waiver before participating in the hike.
Waivers will be available at check-in.
Ages 11-13
NEW for 2023! For older students we will be running 4-week sessions in October, November, March, April and May. We also hold a Family Night Hike in February.
2023-2024 Dates and Themes:
- September – NO CLASSES
- 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 and 10/31 – Misunderstood Animals
- 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 and 11/28 – The Fungi Kingdom
- December – NO CLASSES
- January – NO CLASSES
- 2/14 or 2/15 – SPECIAL SESSION: Family Night Hike (*5:30-7:00pm) – Register Here
- 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 and 3/26 – All About Plants
- 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 and 4/23 – Crazy for Conservation
- 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 and 5/28 – Our Blue Planet
- June – NO CLASSES
All classes run from 2:00-4:00pm.
The fee is $60 per child per 4-week session. You must sign-up for all classes within a session.
Registration for this event has ended.
Important Information:
Registration
Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Please register each child separately. NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
Payment
Due to the overwhelming demand for our classes and numerous last minute cancellations. We require that all classes will require prepayment at the time of registration. We will be unable to provide refunds or credits for changes in schedules/personal conflicts or other personal reasons. However, in the event of a class cancellation by Cedar Run, due to inclement weather or otherwise, we will offer all registrants a credit towards the next month’s class or a fee refund.
Drop-off
Drop-offs are available for homeschool classes. Please be punctual, as your child may miss some vital information at the start if they are late, and may also cause a distraction for those who are on time.
All parents are welcome to stay and enjoy our grounds and Nature Center while your child is in class or leave the grounds and return at the end of the session.
Please note: Parents are also required to sign a release form once per school year so we have emergency contact information for all children. The form will be emailed to you after registration or can be completed at your first class.
Parents
You are welcome to attend any and all classes with your children and act as a chaperone. If you choose to attend, we would like to stress the importance of your active participation. We also ask that you turn off all cell phones and other distractions for the duration of the visit.
If you decide to stay and observe your child’s class and your child has a younger sibling that is not enrolled in our program, please make sure that he or she is not being disruptive to the other children. If we find a younger sibling is being disruptive to the class, we may ask you to excuse yourself from our program.
Weather
Classes will be held exclusively outdoors, even if weather is inclement. Only snow closings of the Medford Twp School District will cancel our classes. Please be sure your child is adequately prepared for weather conditions including rain, snow, sun, cold, and heat.
Pick-up
If you will not be attending the class, be sure to pick your child up on time as well. Educators often have other assignments right after your class and are not available to supervise children waiting for rides.
Expected Behavior
Please prepare your child by helping him or her to understand appropriate group learning behavior. Raising hands before shouting out questions or ideas, taking turns, staying with the group, and being respectful to class-mates and teachers will be essential for a productive learning experience.
Questions/Concerns?
Email our Education Department at [email protected]
Come learn about our favorite shelled friends…
Are turtles and tortoises the same?
Can turtles leave their shells?
What is so special about box turtles?
Find the answers to these questions and more in our Exhibit this month!
Exhibit is free with admission
Exhibit runs November 3rd – November 30th
Take your holiday photos at Cedar Run!
Grab your family (or friends) and photos together in a natural backdrop, and even with a Cedar Run Resident Owl or Hawk!!
Saturday, November 4th (10am – 1pm) and Sunday, November 12th (10am – 2pm)
Includes:
– 2 settings to take photos:
- 1) Staged seated photo on our outdoor Amphitheater with a resident Wildlife Ambassador Owl or Hawk.* This will also have a background of the lake and accents of buffalo plaid, perfect for cozy holiday photos. *Based on wildlife availability, we will have an Owl or Hawk for photos. They will only be handled by our Educators (and our Educators will not be in your holiday photo).
- 2) Walking or standing in a natural setting on a Cedar Run trail surrounded by the New Jersey Pinelands.
– 30-minute time slots for each family. Approximately 15 minutes for each setting.
– Includes up to 6 people max per group. Due to the wildlife in our staged photos, we are not able to accommodate more per group.
– 4 digital images included! These images will be lightly edited for color correction, no retouching of photos – you are beautiful and this will be a great way to capture the moment!
- We will send you watermarked proofs of up to 30 photos, and you can choose your final photos.
- Can’t decide only 4? You can purchase any additional photos for $10 each.
- You get to keep and reproduce anything you wish with these digital prints. They are yours! Holiday cards, canvas décor, whatever you choose and where ever you would like to get these photos printed.
– Admission to Cedar Run for the day. Enjoy the day at Cedar Run after your photos and learn more about our wildlife or hike the trails.
– Support a great cause! With your support with this fundraiser, you are directly helping preserve and protect our native wildlife!
Please arrive 20 min prior to your timeslot in our Nature Center. Our Nature Center has a water bottle refill station available and indoor bathrooms.
Sign me up! How do I register?! First come, first served.
November 4th Timeslots
- 10:15 AM
- 10:30 AM
- 11:15 AM
- 11:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
- 12:15 PM
$110 for Members (up to 6 people) / $130 for Non-Members (up to 6 people)
We will be in touch within the next 48 hours to schedule your timeslot.
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Thanks for your support!
Ages 11-13
NEW for 2023! For older students we will be running 4-week sessions in October, November, March, April and May. We also hold a Family Night Hike in February.
2023-2024 Dates and Themes:
- September – NO CLASSES
- 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 and 10/31 – Misunderstood Animals
- 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 and 11/28 – The Fungi Kingdom
- December – NO CLASSES
- January – NO CLASSES
- 2/14 or 2/15 – SPECIAL SESSION: Family Night Hike (*5:30-7:00pm) – Register Here
- 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 and 3/26 – All About Plants
- 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 and 4/23 – Crazy for Conservation
- 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 and 5/28 – Our Blue Planet
- June – NO CLASSES
All classes run from 2:00-4:00pm.
The fee is $60 per child per 4-week session. You must sign-up for all classes within a session.
Registration for this event has ended.
Important Information:
Registration
Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Please register each child separately. NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
Payment
Due to the overwhelming demand for our classes and numerous last minute cancellations. We require that all classes will require prepayment at the time of registration. We will be unable to provide refunds or credits for changes in schedules/personal conflicts or other personal reasons. However, in the event of a class cancellation by Cedar Run, due to inclement weather or otherwise, we will offer all registrants a credit towards the next month’s class or a fee refund.
Drop-off
Drop-offs are available for homeschool classes. Please be punctual, as your child may miss some vital information at the start if they are late, and may also cause a distraction for those who are on time.
All parents are welcome to stay and enjoy our grounds and Nature Center while your child is in class or leave the grounds and return at the end of the session.
Please note: Parents are also required to sign a release form once per school year so we have emergency contact information for all children. The form will be emailed to you after registration or can be completed at your first class.
Parents
You are welcome to attend any and all classes with your children and act as a chaperone. If you choose to attend, we would like to stress the importance of your active participation. We also ask that you turn off all cell phones and other distractions for the duration of the visit.
If you decide to stay and observe your child’s class and your child has a younger sibling that is not enrolled in our program, please make sure that he or she is not being disruptive to the other children. If we find a younger sibling is being disruptive to the class, we may ask you to excuse yourself from our program.
Weather
Classes will be held exclusively outdoors, even if weather is inclement. Only snow closings of the Medford Twp School District will cancel our classes. Please be sure your child is adequately prepared for weather conditions including rain, snow, sun, cold, and heat.
Pick-up
If you will not be attending the class, be sure to pick your child up on time as well. Educators often have other assignments right after your class and are not available to supervise children waiting for rides.
Expected Behavior
Please prepare your child by helping him or her to understand appropriate group learning behavior. Raising hands before shouting out questions or ideas, taking turns, staying with the group, and being respectful to class-mates and teachers will be essential for a productive learning experience.
Questions/Concerns?
Email our Education Department at [email protected]
Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run! Join us for a full day of exciting science experiments, hikes, animal encounters and more!
K-5th grade. Space is limited to 20 children per group. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the day entirely outdoors. Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Advanced registration required.
The day’s theme…Tracks and Scat
Pricing: $65/child. **Please register each child separately.**
Sign-up for multiple sessions this fall and save! Get 2 sessions for $110!
Registration for this event has ended.
Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run! Join us for a full day of exciting science experiments, hikes, animal encounters and more!
K-5th grade. Space is limited to 20 children per group. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the day entirely outdoors. Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Advanced registration required.
The day’s theme…Cedar Run “Rocks”!
Pricing: $65/child. **Please register each child separately.**
Sign-up for multiple sessions this fall and save! Get 2 sessions for $110!
Registration for this event has closed. Check our calendar for further Science Rocks Day Off Adventures!
Military Veterans, Active Duty military personnel, Reservists, and National Guard members will receive FREE admission at Cedar Run on Friday, 11/10 – Sunday, 11/12.
Service members can also purchase half-price admission for their dependents (up to 3).
To receive free and discounted tickets, you must show a military or veteran organization ID, discharge papers, dependent IDs or other official military identifications.
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Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation and rehabilitation.
Admission Fees:
– Adult = $10
– Children ages 4-12 = $5
– Children ages 3 & under = Free
4 Sawmill Road, Medford, NJ 08055 / 856-983-3329
Open to the public daily from 10am-4pm / cedarrun.org
