Join us for a fun and engaging program focused on a fun book each week. There are two days – Wednesday or Thursday – 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 10 children. Advanced registration required.
July’s book: On One Flower: Butterflies, Ticks and a Few More Icks by Anthony D. Fredericks
August’s book: Bats at the Beach by Brian Lies
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
Updated 8/10/21: Sessions are full. Fall dates will be posted soon. Thank you for your support!
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.
8/20/21 – This event is now full!
Love our Facebook Trivia Nights with Jim? Join him for our in-person Members Only “Grown-Ups Only Trivia Night.” Never seen our Facebook Trivia? That’s okay too! We’d love to have you for this fun-filled evening of science trivia! This event is Members Only. Not a member yet? Join here!
There is no fee for this event, but registration is required in advance. Grab some friends and see who knows the most! BYOB and snacks!
Sign up by Wednesday, 8/25 at 10am.
Registration for this event is closed. Check out our events page for other exciting activities!
Cedar Run members are welcome to join us for a day of tie-dying fun with our Membership Manager. Kids and adults can bring your own item from home to tie-dye or pick up a discounted white Cedar Run t-shirt from our giftshop!
This Members-only event is FREE but does require advanced registration.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult
Sign up by Sunday, 8/29 at 10am.
Registration for this event is closed! Check out some of our other upcoming events for more fun activities.
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!
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!
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.
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.
To celebrate Grandparent’s Day, join us for a hike through the Refuge with the family! What will we find along the way? 1:30-3pm. All ages welcome. Fee includes Refuge admission. 20 participants maximum. Advanced registration required.
9/12 – registration for this event has ended.
Enjoy a special day of programs at the refuge. We will present Raptors and Reptiles at 11am and 1pm. All ages welcome. Program included with the price of admission.
** 9/16/2021 – 1pm session is cancelled due to inclement weather forecasted. Sorry for the inconvenience!
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.
9/17/21 – Registration for this event has ended.
Fun-filled day for the whole family! Go wild for our wildlife programs, live music, canoeing, food, games, crafts, campfire & more! Great for children ages 3 & up!
Day of Timeline:
- Canoeing on the Cedar Run Lake: 10:00am – 2:45pm (advanced sign-up day of the event)
- Storytime with a Wildlife Resident: 10:30am
- Hunters of the Sky (Raptor) Educational Program: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm
- Guided Wildlife Housing Area Hike: 10:30am & 1:00pm
- Reptile Encounter Program: 11:45am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm
- Meet & Greets with some of our Wildlife Residents throughout the day!
- Temporary face tattoos
- Campfire with marshmallows available for purchase
Yummy Eats:
Our Friends from the following will also be here with Tables:
- Burlington County Parks
- The Wetlands Institute
- NJ Audubon – Nature Center of Cape May
- NJ Audubon – Plainsboro Preserve
- Center for Aquatic Sciences
- Home Depot, Berlin (building kits, while supplies last!)
- Star Child Nature School
UPDATE 9/15/21: PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY 9/17/21 AT NOON. There will be tickets at the door for purchase day of the event.
Purchase tickets in advance & save! (until 9/17/21 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.
