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. 20 participants maximum. 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.
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.
Raptor Photography Session
Test your knowledge and join us for a live Grown-Ups Only Trivia Night via Facebook. Send the link to your family and friends to see who knows the most!
Missed the live? Don’t worry they’ll be available to replay the questions! No sign-up needed.
This event is free to participate, but donations are always welcome to continue our work. Donations can be made here.
Join us to get your creativity flowing! Members 21+ are welcome to join us for a night of painting and fun lead by our Membership Manager, Ashley. We will be painting the mushroom scene shown below. No painting experience is required. Beginners are welcome!
- Smocks, canvases, and painting supplies will be provided
- Please bring your own cups, snacks and beverages.
- This event is for adults only. Must be 21+ and a Cedar Run member to register.
- Members may bring 1 guest (member or non-member) for an additional fee. please indicate in the registration below if you wish to include a guest.
- This event will be held in our pavilion rain or shine.
- 20 participants maximum.
- All proceeds go 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! cedarrun.org
Not a member but want to join in on the fun? Join here!
Members Only Paint Party Payment
Join us for a morning of photography for KIDS ONLY! Our trained staff will help children ages 6-13 learn tricks and techniques for photographing wildlife. $10/member, $15/non-member. 10:00-11:30am. Space is limited to 10 children. Must bring your own camera. Advanced registration required.
Kid’s Photography Session
Thank you for supporting Cedar Run’s mission of the preservation and protection of New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation and rehabilitation. You make a direct impact in our community!
Go batty on this fun night hike! Head out with us in search of these often misunderstood mammals. Program begins at the Nature Center. Hike is approximately 1 mile. $15/adult, $10/child. Suitable for ages 8 and up. 20 participants maximum. 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.
**This event is full! Thank you for your interest!**
Join us for a fun and engaging program focused on a fun book. “Weekend Edition” will run once a month on the first Saturday of the month.
We will read, do a craft and head out and about on an adventure about the month’s theme. 10-11am. Ages 3-5. $10/child with adult. Space is limited to 12 children. Advanced registration required. *Please note: classes are held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
- June’s Book: Pond Year by Kathryn Lasky
- July’s Book: Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre
- August’s Book: The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder
- Fall 2022 books coming soon!
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
You and Me Payment
Join us for a fun and engaging program focused on a fun book each month.
We will read, do a craft and head out and about on an adventure about the month’s theme. 10-11am. Ages 3-5. $10/child with adult. Space is limited to 12 children. Advanced registration required. *Please note: classes are held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
- June’s Book: Pond Year by Kathryn Lasky
- June’s Book: Pond Year by Kathryn Lasky
- July’s Book: Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre
- August’s Book: The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder
- Fall 2022 books coming soon!
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
You and Me Payment
Our educators will help you and your child explore nature through songs, crafts, and outdoor adventures. Geared towards ages 3-5 (with an adult).
Our Knee-High Naturalists program is held once a month running September-June, with Wednesday or Thursday sessions available to choose from. Family Night Hike in December. Click to learn more!