Join us for a fun and engaging program focused on a fun book each month.
We will read, do a craft and head outside 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.
- September’s Book: Senorita Mariposa by Ben Gundersheimer
- October’s Book: A Seed is Sleepy by Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long
- November’s Book: Time to Sleep by Denise Fleming
- December’s Book: by Britta Teckentrup
- January’s Book: Tiny, Perfect Things by M.H. Clark
- February’s Book: TBD
- March’s Book: Worm Weather by Jean Taft
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!
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!
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/nonmember. Advanced registration & pre-payment required.
Raptor Photography Session
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/nonmember. 10:00-11:30am. Space is limited to 10 children. Must bring your own camera. Advanced registration required.
9/12 – registration for this event has ended. Thank you!
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.