Events

The Brenda B Show Live will be at Studio67 Medford fundraising for Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge.

Help raise funds with some laughs, music and comedy performance by the Brenda B Show! Tickets are $30 and seating is limited to 50.
BYOB and food as the venue permits outside food and alcoholic beverages.

About the artists & show: 

Brenda and Deems started two years ago as a combination of fun and musical excitement fund raiser band named the DB5 that played multi genres of music to help the veterans of Coatesville Veterans Hospital.

Deems Palmer is a 40 year veteran who led the band and dancers were employed for all fund raisers with additional special guest artists.

Although COVID hit and devastated the economy, that did not stop Brenda Bianchi and Deems Palmer from wanting to spread some happiness and hope to eager audiences even though we were all confined to our houses. Brenda came up with the idea for the Brenda B Show.

The Brenda B Show started as a show featuring a combination of dance, all types of music, comedy routines along with jokes.

The show evolved towards rock songs, pop songs, classic Motown and songs of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s as well as country music. Brenda and Deems brought her audiences fun facts and history about the artist and their music as well as fun facts in that day in Pop Culture added some humor and a super positive energy to each show.

Proceeds from this show will benefit Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge.

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7/27/22 Update: This show has been canceled.

Enjoy a guided hike to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums and other wildlife that emerge after dark. 8:00-9:30pm. ADULTS ONLY! $15/person. 20 participants maximum. Advanced registration required.

This event has been postponed. Please check your email if you have already signed up for information about the new date.

Our You and Me program is held once a month year-round, with Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday sessions available to choose from. Classes run 10:00-11:00 am. Ages 3-5. Cost is $10/child with one adult free.

We will read, do a craft and head out and about on an adventure about the month’s theme. Space is limited to 12 children.  Advanced registration required. *Please note: classes are held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.

2023 Dates and Books:

Important Info:

• Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration can be made above. Please register each child separately.
• Parents are 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.
• Due to the demand for our classes and numerous last minute cancellations. We require that payment be made 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 due to inclement weather we will offer all registrants a credit towards the next month’s class or a fee refund.
• These classes are “adult and me” so an adult is required to stay with the student. Younger siblings who are not enrolled in our program are welcome, but please make sure that they are 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.
• Classes will be held 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.

Questions/Concerns? Email our Education Department at education@cedarrun.org

NOTE: Sessions that are FULL will be removed from the sign-up list.

Two Medford local non-profits working together to better the community!

The Medford Lakes Lions Club (MLLC) is teaming up with Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife (Cedar Run) to bring a little wild to this year’s Medford Lakes Canoe Carnival!

This Year, the MLLC launched its “Partners in the Pines” float series. They will be working together with local leaders to showcase their partnership and efforts in the community. The Lions Club chose to team up with a long-time charity partner of theirs, Cedar Run!

In this year’s float, volunteers from both non-profit organizations are coming together to construct a float full of paper-mache trees, painted critters, and a woodland scene full of wildlife! It has been a great time getting to know each organization and team up in such an event, coming together twice a week since the beginning of July.

The Medford Lakes Lions Club President, Nick Bloodworth, and Cedar Run’s Executive Director, Mike O’Malley, will side-by-side paddling a double canoe platformed float around Lower Aetna Lake.

This year’s float will be a HOOT!
See us on the lake on the evening of Saturday, August 6th.

To purchase tickets: Tickets for bleachers seats on Aetna Way can be purchased in the Medford Lakes Colony Office prior to Canoe Carnival. Colonists are welcome to set up their own chairs on the beach surrounding the bleachers starting at 4:00 pm on August 6th, the afternoon of Canoe Carnival.

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ABOUT LIONS CLUB: The Medford Lakes Lions Club is a group of service-minded men and women who are interested in improving our communities; who are young people, families, and Baby Boomers alike. To become a Lion is to become an active volunteer, a member of a respected international organization, a leader in the Medford Lakes community, and a friend to people in need! They run programs like the Cabulance, Food Bank, Youth Scholarships, and more.
Medford Lakes Lions Club, PO Box 2105, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
medfordlakeslions.org

ABOUT CEDAR RUN: Founded in 1957, Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation of New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation, and rehabilitation. Cedar Run is located on 171 acres of preserved Pinelands, with over 3 miles of hiking trails, housing nearly 60 non-releasable Wildlife Ambassadors, Nature Center, and a Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital that sees over 6,300 injured or orphaned wild animals every year. Nature Center & hiking trails are open to the public daily, come have a birthday party or learn from an education program. Cedar Run is not state or federally funded and relies on donations to fulfill its mission and support daily operations. The overall mission of Cedar Run is to serve as a community resource on the importance of protecting and enhancing healthy ecosystems for all.
4 Sawmill Road, Medford, NJ 08055
cedarrun.org

ABOUT PARTNERSHIP: The MLLC has raised thousands of dollars to support Cedar Run since 2001. In the last few years, through the Lions Christmas Distribution, Cedar Run has gifted several family memberships to provide local families in need a safe outdoor place to explore nature, learn about New Jersey wildlife, and make lasting memories for years to come. Cedar Run was happy to partner with the local Lions Club to bring a natural oasis to local families that have fallen on hard times.

ABOUT CANOE CARNIVAL: Since 1931, Canoe Carnival has been held during the first week of every August on Lower Aetna Lake. Now it is routinely celebrated on the first Saturday of August. Each year float groups compete for prizes in various divisions, as well as for the grand prize. As Medford Lakes’ main annual event, the Canoe Carnival week-long celebrations kick off with the Ms. and Mr. Medford Lakes Pageant, the Canoe Carnival Ball, and Mardi Gras Night. With a parade of elaborately hand-built floats supported on one or two canoes, it is a spectacle unlike any other!

Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the park!
Cedar Run is partnering with Trenton Thunder for an exciting night out.

Grab your family for a great evening out for a Trenton Thunder baseball game. Sunday, August 7th. Game starts at 5pm. Trenton Thunder vs. Williamsport Crosscutters

Come out early to meet some of Cedar Run’s wildlife residents before the game, as well as a Cedar Run mascot!

Time for Spooky Baseball on Halfway to Halloween Night! Come to the ballpark dressed in your spooky best! Trenton Thunder is also giving away a Youth Bucket Hat to the first 1,000 fans ages 5-13 presented by Valley Spas & Pools! It’s also Sangria Sunday and kids can run the bases after the game thanks to Penn Medicine & CHOP! It will be a HOME RUN for your family fun night!

Discounted tickets will be sold for $11.00 per ticket. A portion of every ticket sold through the site below will support Cedar Run’s mission to preserve & protect our native wildlife.

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation, and rehabilitation, and serves as a community resource on the importance of protecting and enhancing healthy ecosystems for all since 1957.

Click here to purchase your discounted tickets to help support Cedar Run!

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.

This event is now full!

We want to thank all of our wonderful Cedar Run Members with an entire week of activities and special perks just for our YOU! Members are invited to join us all week and bring an extra guest for FREE! Members will also have a chance to win tickets for our upcoming fall events! Check out the entire week of activities below:

Not a member but want to join in the fun? Click here to join our flock!

Enjoy a guided hike to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums and other wildlife that emerge after dark.  7:30-9:00pm. ADULTS ONLY! $15/person. 20 participants maximum. Advanced registration required.

This event is now full!

Our You and Me program is held once a month year-round, with Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday sessions available to choose from. Classes run 10:00-11:00 am. Ages 3-5. Cost is $10/child with one adult free.

We will read, do a craft and head out and about on an adventure about the month’s theme. Space is limited to 12 children.  Advanced registration required. *Please note: classes are held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.

2023 Dates and Books:

Important Info:

• Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration can be made above. Please register each child separately.
• Parents are 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.
• Due to the demand for our classes and numerous last minute cancellations. We require that payment be made 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 due to inclement weather we will offer all registrants a credit towards the next month’s class or a fee refund.
• These classes are “adult and me” so an adult is required to stay with the student. Younger siblings who are not enrolled in our program are welcome, but please make sure that they are 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.
• Classes will be held 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.

Questions/Concerns? Email our Education Department at education@cedarrun.org

NOTE: Sessions that are FULL will be removed from the sign-up list.

Our You and Me program is held once a month year-round, with Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday sessions available to choose from. Classes run 10:00-11:00 am. Ages 3-5. Cost is $10/child with one adult free.

We will read, do a craft and head out and about on an adventure about the month’s theme. Space is limited to 12 children.  Advanced registration required. *Please note: classes are held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.

2023 Dates and Books:

Important Info:

• Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration can be made above. Please register each child separately.
• Parents are 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.
• Due to the demand for our classes and numerous last minute cancellations. We require that payment be made 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 due to inclement weather we will offer all registrants a credit towards the next month’s class or a fee refund.
• These classes are “adult and me” so an adult is required to stay with the student. Younger siblings who are not enrolled in our program are welcome, but please make sure that they are 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.
• Classes will be held 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.

Questions/Concerns? Email our Education Department at education@cedarrun.org

NOTE: Sessions that are FULL will be removed from the sign-up list.

Our You and Me program is held once a month year-round, with Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday sessions available to choose from. Classes run 10:00-11:00 am. Ages 3-5. Cost is $10/child with one adult free.

We will read, do a craft and head out and about on an adventure about the month’s theme. Space is limited to 12 children.  Advanced registration required. *Please note: classes are held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.

2023 Dates and Books:

Important Info:

• Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration can be made above. Please register each child separately.
• Parents are 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.
• Due to the demand for our classes and numerous last minute cancellations. We require that payment be made 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 due to inclement weather we will offer all registrants a credit towards the next month’s class or a fee refund.
• These classes are “adult and me” so an adult is required to stay with the student. Younger siblings who are not enrolled in our program are welcome, but please make sure that they are 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.
• Classes will be held 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.

Questions/Concerns? Email our Education Department at education@cedarrun.org

NOTE: Sessions that are FULL will be removed from the sign-up list.

Our Knee-High Naturalists program is held once a month running September-November and March-June, with Wednesday or Thursday sessions available to choose from. We also hold a Family Night Hike (times vary) in December. Classes run 1:00-2:30 pm. Ages 4-5. Cost is $12/child with one adult free.

Classes coincide with our Homeschool Classes (ages 6-11) for families with children of multiple ages.

We will read, do a craft and head out and about on an adventure about the month’s theme. Space is limited to 12 children.  Advanced registration required. *Please note: classes are held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.

2022-2023 Dates and Books:

• 9/7 or 9/8 – Senorita Mariposa by Ben Gundersheimer
• 10/5 or 10/6 – Because of An Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer
• 11/2 or 11/3 – Cubs First Winter by Rebecca Elliott
• December – NO CLASSES
• January – NO CLASSES
• 2/8 or 2/9 – SPECIAL SESSION: Family Night Hike (*5:30-7:00pm) – Register for this session here.
• 3/8 or 3/9 – Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature by Joyce Sidman
• 4/5 or 4/6 – Raindrops Roll by April Pulley Sayre
• 5/3 or 5/4 – My First Day by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
• 6/7 or 6/8- Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner

Important Info:

• Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration can be made above. Please register each child separately.
• Parents are 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.
• Due to the demand for our classes and numerous last minute cancellations. We require that payment be made 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 due to inclement weather we will offer all registrants a credit towards the next month’s class or a fee refund.
• These classes are “adult and me” so an adult is required to stay with the student. Younger siblings who are not enrolled in our program are welcome, but please make sure that they are 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.
• Classes will be held 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.

Questions/Concerns? Email our Education Department at education@cedarrun.org

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