Events

Apr
2
Fri
ReDiscovery Weekend: Habitats and More
Apr 2 all-day

ReDiscover Cedar Run this spring! There’s something for everyone during these 3 exciting days in the wild! Fees cover a full day of activities. Come for one thing, or do it all!

$12/person, ages 3 and up (non-members); $7/person, ages 3 and up (members)
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.

Events scheduled for Friday, April 2nd

  • Ongoing, 10am-4pm: Trivia Scavenger Hunt – How well do you know Cedar Run? Come try our Trivia Scavenger Hunt! Get a question sheet from the front desk and search Cedar Run for the answers. Come back with all the right answers and win a prize!
  • 11am, 1pm OR 3pm: Resident Meet and Greet – Get up-close and personal with some mystery resident animals. Questions and photos welcome!
  • 11am OR 1pm: Survival Shelters – Try your hand at building a rustic shelter in the pines! And guess what? The wood is already gathered for you!
  • 12pm OR 2pm: Pond Dipping – Delve into the world of macro-invertebrates with us! Macros are insect larvae and nymphs, snails and aquatic insects that that live in the water and are able to be seen by the naked eye. What kind of things are living in Cedar Run lake? Stop by and check out what we’ve collected and try your hand at finding some creatures of your own!
  • Ongoing, 4-7pm: 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.
  • 6-7:30pm: Campfire – Enjoy a quiet evening by the campfire. Marshmallows included!
  • 7-8:30pm: 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!

Update – 4/1/21, 8pm: Online registration has ended. Tickets will be available “at the door.” Please note some events have limited capacities and additional guests will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.

 

Apr
3
Sat
ReDiscovery Weekend: The Best Of
Apr 3 all-day

ReDiscover Cedar Run this spring! There’s something for everyone during these 3 exciting days in the wild! Fees cover a full day of activities. Come for one thing, or do it all!

$12/person, ages 3 and up (non-members); $7/person, ages 3 and up (members)
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.

Events scheduled for Saturday, April 3rd

  • Ongoing, 10am-4pm: Nature Art – Create some beautiful, simple land art using natural materials! Use all natural objects such as pebbles, twigs, branches, pine cones, mud, leaves and petals. Photograph your sculpture and “tag” us on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win a prize! Self-guided.
  • 10am OR 11am: Raptor Rendezvous* – Ever wonder what it is like to care for our resident raptors? What do they eat? How do we keep them from getting bored? Join us for a rare glimpse into the world of raptor feeding, care, and enrichment during this exciting and engaging program.
  • 11am OR 12pm: Reptile Encounter – Get up-close and personal with some our resident reptiles!
  • 12:30pm: Tree ID – 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.
  • Ongoing, 1-3pm: Natural Egg Dyeing – while supplies last
  • 1pm: Herp Trek – Love reptiles and amphibians?! We do too! Set out on the grounds in search of these oft elusive critters.
  • 2pm: GPS Treasure Hunt – Treasure hunt anyone? No need to break out a map, instead try your hand at using a GPS to find some treasure boxes!
  • 3pm: Resident Meet and Greet – Get up-close and personal with some mystery resident animals. Questions and photos welcome!
  • Ongoing, 12-4pm: 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.

*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!

Update – 4/2/21, 8pm: Online registration has ended. Tickets will be available “at the door.” Please note some events have limited capacities and additional guests will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.

 

 

Apr
5
Mon
ReDiscovery Weekend: Day Off Family Fun
Apr 5 all-day

ReDiscover Cedar Run this spring! There’s something for everyone during these 3 exciting days in the wild! Fees cover a full day of activities. Come for one thing, or do it all!

$12/person, ages 3 and up (non-members); $7/person, ages 3 and up (members)
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.

Events scheduled for Monday, April 5th:

  • 11am, 1pm OR 3pm: Resident Meet and Greet – Get up-close and personal with some mystery resident animals. Questions and photos welcome!
  • 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm OR 2:30pm: Resident Animal Tours – 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?
  • Ongoing, 12-4pm: 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.

*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!

Update – 4/4/21, 8pm: Online registration has ended. Tickets will be available “at the door.” Please note some events have limited capacities and additional guests will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.

 

 

Science Rocks JR! Mini Day-Off: 1st-3rd grade
Apr 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Science Rocks JR! Mini Day-Off: 1st-3rd grade

Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run!

The day’s theme…Motion and Commotion! Craft a marshmallow shooter, send marbles in motion, and make a self-propelled boat!

9:00am-12:00pm. 1st-3rd grade. $24/non-member, $20/member. Space is limited to 10 children per group. Face masks are required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. Advanced registration required.

4/1/21 – This event is now FULL!

 

Science Rocks! Mini Day-Off: 4th-8th grade
Apr 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Science Rocks! Mini Day-Off: 4th-8th grade

Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run!

The day’s theme…Objects in Motion! Build a marble machine, explore gravity, try your “hand” at a simple prosthetic experiment, and more.

1:00-4:00pm. 4th-8th grade. $24/non-member, $20/member. Space is limited to 10 children per group. Face masks are required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. Advanced registration required.

4/1/21 – This event is now FULL!

Apr
9
Fri
ADULTS ONLY! Night Hike
Apr 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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. 7:00-9:00pm. ADULTS ONLY! $10/person. Face masks are required for the duration of the program. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. 20 participants maximum. Advanced registration required.

Update: 4/8/21- This event is now full!

Apr
13
Tue
Refuge Mornings: Snack Time Stories
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Refuge Mornings: Snack Time Stories

Check out “Snack Time Stories” virtually each Tuesday 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.

March’s book include:

  • Week 1 (3/2): Fairy Houses by Tracy Kane
  • Week 2 (3/9): Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray
  • Week 3 (3/16): My First Day by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page
  • Week 4 (3/23): An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Aston

April’s book include:

  • Week 1 (3/30): Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner
  • Week 2 (4/6): NO CLASSES – Spring Break
  • Week 3 (4/13): In the Trees, Honey Bees by Lori Mortensen
  • Week 4 (4/20): More by I.C. Springman
  • Week 5 (4/27): A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Aston

Prefer something in-person? We’ll be running small group programs on the same topics each week. Check out “You and Me” for ages 3-5 or “Refuge Ramblers” for ages 6-12.

$ 3.00
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Donation Total: $3.00

 

 

Apr
14
Wed
Outdoor Afternoons
Apr 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Get the kids unplugged and outdoors this spring! Take a break from virtual learning and delve into real world learning on Cedar Run’s 171 acres.

  • Small group sizes – 10-12 children per group, dependent on age.
  • Two days to choose from – Choose from a 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; 4 session discount: $40/member, $55/non-member.
    Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.

June’s weekly topics include:

  • Week 1 (6/2 OR 6/13): Water Olympics
  • Week 2 (6/9 OR 6/10): Bog Buddies – Last Class!!

Sign-ups can be made below! Space is limited! NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list. Questions? Email [email protected]

$ 40.00
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Donation Total: $40.00

 

Apr
15
Thu
Refuge Mornings: Refuge Ramblers
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Have a spare hour 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 from 10-11am. We’ll be featuring a range of natural topics and maybe an animal or two! Topics will vary per week. Ages 6-12. $8/child. Space is limited to 12 children. Advanced registration required.

June’s themes include:

  • Week 1 (6/3 OR 6/4): Wonderful Weather
  • Week 2 (6/10 OR 6/11): Wet and Wonderous– Last class!!

Have a child ages 3-5? Check out our “You and Me Preschool” sessions running concurrently on Thursdays.

NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.

$ 8.00
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Donation Total: $8.00

 

 

Outdoor Afternoons
Apr 15 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Get the kids unplugged and outdoors this spring! Take a break from virtual learning and delve into real world learning on Cedar Run’s 171 acres.

  • Small group sizes – 10-12 children per group, dependent on age.
  • Two days to choose from – Choose from a 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; 4 session discount: $40/member, $55/non-member.
    Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.

June’s weekly topics include:

  • Week 1 (6/2 OR 6/13): Water Olympics
  • Week 2 (6/9 OR 6/10): Bog Buddies – Last Class!!

Sign-ups can be made below! Space is limited! NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list. Questions? Email [email protected]

$ 40.00
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Donation Total: $40.00

 

Apr
16
Fri
Refuge Mornings: Refuge Ramblers
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Have a spare hour 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 from 10-11am. We’ll be featuring a range of natural topics and maybe an animal or two! Topics will vary per week. Ages 6-12. $8/child. Space is limited to 12 children. Advanced registration required.

June’s themes include:

  • Week 1 (6/3 OR 6/4): Wonderful Weather
  • Week 2 (6/10 OR 6/11): Wet and Wonderous– Last class!!

Have a child ages 3-5? Check out our “You and Me Preschool” sessions running concurrently on Thursdays.

NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.

$ 8.00
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Donation Total: $8.00

 

 

Apr
18
Sun
Raptor Photography Session @ Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Apr 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Raptor Photography Session @ Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge | Medford | New Jersey | United States

Join us for a morning of photography. Our trained staff will bring select birds out of their enclosures for photographing up-close and personal on perches and in a natural setting. This program will be limited to 12 participants. 9-11am. $50/member, $60/non-member. Advanced registration & pre-payment required.

$ 60.00
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Donation Total: $60.00

Apr
20
Tue
Refuge Mornings: Snack Time Stories
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Refuge Mornings: Snack Time Stories

Check out “Snack Time Stories” virtually each Tuesday 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.

March’s book include:

  • Week 1 (3/2): Fairy Houses by Tracy Kane
  • Week 2 (3/9): Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray
  • Week 3 (3/16): My First Day by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page
  • Week 4 (3/23): An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Aston

April’s book include:

  • Week 1 (3/30): Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner
  • Week 2 (4/6): NO CLASSES – Spring Break
  • Week 3 (4/13): In the Trees, Honey Bees by Lori Mortensen
  • Week 4 (4/20): More by I.C. Springman
  • Week 5 (4/27): A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Aston

Prefer something in-person? We’ll be running small group programs on the same topics each week. Check out “You and Me” for ages 3-5 or “Refuge Ramblers” for ages 6-12.

$ 3.00
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Donation Total: $3.00

 

 

Apr
21
Wed
Outdoor Afternoons
Apr 21 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Get the kids unplugged and outdoors this spring! Take a break from virtual learning and delve into real world learning on Cedar Run’s 171 acres.

  • Small group sizes – 10-12 children per group, dependent on age.
  • Two days to choose from – Choose from a 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; 4 session discount: $40/member, $55/non-member.
    Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.

June’s weekly topics include:

  • Week 1 (6/2 OR 6/13): Water Olympics
  • Week 2 (6/9 OR 6/10): Bog Buddies – Last Class!!

Sign-ups can be made below! Space is limited! NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list. Questions? Email [email protected]

$ 40.00
Personal Info

Credit Card Info
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Billing Details

Donation Total: $40.00

 

Apr
22
Thu
Earth Day Work Day
Apr 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm