Events

Jul
15
Mon
Summer Camp – Earth Avengers
Jul 15 – Jul 19 all-day

Discover all you can about the different habitats and animals at Cedar Run. Explore underground, high in the sky and everywhere in between. Campers will work to complete a special conservation project at the Refuge. July 8-12 & July 15-19. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering 6th-8th grade.

Before April 15:
$225 Members
$245 Non-members

After April 15:
$240 Members
$260 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Summer Camp – Wild 4 Wildlife
Jul 15 – Jul 19 all-day

Have you ever wondered what goes on in your own backyard when you are not looking? Campers will work together to discover who is living right under their noses and how people interact with them in their habitats. They will learn about our wildlife rehab and discover how they can to be ambassadors for the animals. July 15-19. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering 4th-5th grade.

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Jul
22
Mon
Summer Camp – Girls Go Wild About STEM
Jul 22 – Jul 26 all-day

In this special interest camp we will engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and nature inspired activities and experiments. Nature exploration with modern technology opens the door for real-world applications and exciting adventures. July 22-26. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering 4th-8th grade.

Before April 15:
$235 Members
$255 Non-members

After April 15:
$250 Members
$270 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Summer Camp – Polliwogs Full Day
Jul 22 – Jul 26 all-day

Here’s a way to open the eyes of young ones to the wonders of nature. Budding naturalists will enjoy nature-filled activities using all of their senses. They will explore the natural world around them through play, walks, stories, games and crafts. Half and full day sessions available. August 5-9. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering K-1st grade.

Before April 15:
$225 Members
$245 Non-members

After April 15:
$240 Members
$260 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Summer Camp – Pond Paradise
Jul 22 – Jul 26 all-day

What creatures lurk in the waters of Cedar Run? Campers will explore the puddles, ponds and swamps of the Refuge. We will follow a frog’s footsteps, find bug-eating plants and see what else awaits us. It will be a wild and wet week of mysterious creatures and water wonders. July 22-26, August 5-9. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering 2nd-3rd grade.

Before April 15:
$225 Members
$245 Non-members

After April 15:
$240 Members
$260 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Jul
29
Mon
Summer Camp – Awesome Adventurers
Jul 29 – Aug 2 all-day

Are your campers ready for this adventure? With their team they will explore the Refuge and find themselves challenged to “survive” a week in the Pines. Campers will build a survival shelter in the woods, use a map and compass, go in search of the Jersey Devil and see some animals too! July 8-12, July 29-August 2. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.. Entering 4th-5th grade.

Before April 15:
$225 Members
$245 Non-members

After April 15:
$240 Members
$260 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Summer Camp – Forest Frolic
Jul 29 – Aug 2 all-day

Campers discover what it feels like to be animals surviving in the woods. They’ll look for the things that make the Refuge special. Flip over rocks and logs as we look for hidden wild treasures. Campers will be shocked by the exciting creatures we will find. July 8-12 & July 29-August 2. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering 2nd-3rd grade.

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Summer Camp – Polliwogs Full Day
Jul 29 – Aug 2 all-day

Here’s a way to open the eyes of young ones to the wonders of nature. Budding naturalists will enjoy nature-filled activities using all of their senses. They will explore the natural world around them through play, walks, stories, games and crafts. Half and full day sessions available. August 5-9. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering K-1st grade.

Before April 15:
$225 Members
$245 Non-members

After April 15:
$240 Members
$260 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Aug
5
Mon
Summer Camp – Fledglings
Aug 5 – Aug 9 all-day

For these little ones, we begin to investigate the woods through games, hikes, animal encounters, crafts and song. Possibilities for fun are endless! Campers MUST be potty trained. June 24-28 & August 5-9 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Ages 3-4 (preK)

Before April 15:
$135 Members
$155 Non-members

After April 15:
$150 Members
$170 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Summer Camp – Polliwogs Half Day
Aug 5 – Aug 9 all-day

Here’s a way to open the eyes of young ones to the wonders of nature. Budding naturalists will enjoy nature-filled activities using all of their senses. They will explore the natural world around them through play, walks, stories, games and crafts. Half and full day sessions available. August 5-9. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering K-1st grade.

Before April 15:
$135 Members
$155 Non-members

After April 15:
$150 Members
$170 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Summer Camp – Pond Paradise
Aug 5 – Aug 9 all-day

What creatures lurk in the waters of Cedar Run? Campers will explore the puddles, ponds and swamps of the Refuge. We will follow a frog’s footsteps, find bug-eating plants and see what else awaits us. It will be a wild and wet week of mysterious creatures and water wonders. July 22-26, August 5-9. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering 2nd-3rd grade.

Before April 15:
$225 Members
$245 Non-members

After April 15:
$240 Members
$260 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Aug
12
Mon
Summer Camp – Kids Go Wild About STEM
Aug 12 – Aug 16 all-day

In this special interest camp we will engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and nature inspired activities and experiments. Nature exploration with modern technology opens the door for real-world applications and exciting adventures. August 12-16. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering 4th-8th grade.

Before April 15:
$235 Members
$255 Non-members

After April 15:
$250 Members
$270 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Aug
19
Mon
Summer Camp – Discovery by the Day
Aug 19 – Aug 23 all-day

Cedar Run offers week-long camp sessions, but understands that some families can’t commit to a full week. With our “Discovery by the Day” sessions you can sign-up for whichever days you’d like to accommodate your scheduling needs. New activities are planned each day so each child can participate. Camp days run 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Campers entering grades K-5th only. $55/day or regular full day pricing for all 5 days.

Daily themes:

  • Monday-Wildlife Wanderings
  • Tuesday- Wild About Art and Experiments
  • Wednesday- Eww Bugs!
  • Thursday- Survival Adventures
  • Friday- Water, Water Everywhere

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Jan
18
Sat
Volunteer Information Session
Jan 18 @ 2:00 pm

Our dedicated volunteers are truly the lifeblood of the organization!

Join us to learn valuable skills while helping us accomplish our mission. Volunteer opportunities at the refuge include:

  • Helping care for wildlife
  • Helping with educational programs
  • Greeting visitors at our Nature Center
  • Staffing at festival special events
  • Fundraising
  • Building and repairing wildlife enclosures
  • General office work
  • Event planning

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and attend a “Volunteer Information Session.” Volunteer Information Sessions are typically held just before the arrival of our wildlife babies in January, February and March. Dates for 2020 are January 18th, February 22nd, and March 14th, 2020. Sign-ups can be made below.

Become A Volunteer

How did you hear about our program?

**NOTE: Volunteers will be asked to pay a one-time non-refundable application fee. Volunteers UNDER 18 will be asked to pay

$20 this fee supports staff time and resources associated with processing and training. Please note: Submission of a volunteer application and application fee does not guarantee a volunteer position at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge.

Volunteers 18 AND OVER will be asked to pay $40, this fee covers the cost of a criminal background check and supports staff time and resources associated with training and processing. This is a criminal history only check, not a credit check. Our insurance mandates this check because we have groups of children on the premises year round. Please note: Submission of a volunteer application and application fee does not guarantee a volunteer position at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge.

Please DO NOT call about volunteer opportunities. Our coordinator also works in the hospital and is usually caring for our wildlife!

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge does not host police or court ordered community service hours. We do appreciate all types of service, but our status as an education facility prohibits our organization from hosting police or court ordered community service.

Feb
22
Sat
Volunteer Information Session
Feb 22 @ 2:00 pm

Our dedicated volunteers are truly the lifeblood of the organization!

Join us to learn valuable skills while helping us accomplish our mission. Volunteer opportunities at the refuge include:

  • Helping care for wildlife
  • Helping with educational programs
  • Greeting visitors at our Nature Center
  • Staffing at festival special events
  • Fundraising
  • Building and repairing wildlife enclosures
  • General office work
  • Event planning

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and attend a “Volunteer Information Session.” Volunteer Information Sessions are typically held just before the arrival of our wildlife babies in January, February and March. Dates for 2020 are January 18th, February 22nd, and March 14th, 2020. Sign-ups can be made below.

Become A Volunteer

How did you hear about our program?

**NOTE: Volunteers will be asked to pay a one-time non-refundable application fee. Volunteers UNDER 18 will be asked to pay

$20 this fee supports staff time and resources associated with processing and training. Please note: Submission of a volunteer application and application fee does not guarantee a volunteer position at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge.

Volunteers 18 AND OVER will be asked to pay $40, this fee covers the cost of a criminal background check and supports staff time and resources associated with training and processing. This is a criminal history only check, not a credit check. Our insurance mandates this check because we have groups of children on the premises year round. Please note: Submission of a volunteer application and application fee does not guarantee a volunteer position at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge.

Please DO NOT call about volunteer opportunities. Our coordinator also works in the hospital and is usually caring for our wildlife!

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge does not host police or court ordered community service hours. We do appreciate all types of service, but our status as an education facility prohibits our organization from hosting police or court ordered community service.