Events

Jan
16
Sun
Virtual Volunteer Information Session – GENERAL
Jan 16 @ 11:00 am
Feb
16
Wed
Virtual Volunteer Information Session – GENERAL
Feb 16 @ 6:30 pm
Feb
24
Thu
Virtual Volunteer Information Session – NATURE CENTER
Feb 24 @ 7:00 pm
Mar
12
Sat
Virtual Volunteer Information Session – GENERAL
Mar 12 @ 2:00 pm
Mar
19
Sat
Virtual Volunteer Information Session – NATURE CENTER
Mar 19 @ 2:00 pm
Jan
14
Sat
Virtual Volunteer Information Session – GENERAL
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Feb
19
Sun
Virtual Volunteer Information Session – GENERAL
Feb 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mar
15
Wed
Virtual Volunteer Information Session – GENERAL
Mar 15 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mar
16
Sat
Brunch with a Wildlife Rehabilitation & Wildlife Hospital Tour
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Brunch with a Wildlife Rehabilitation & Wildlife Hospital Tour
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital?
Are you curious about what goes into the process of rehabilitating injured and/or orphaned wild animals?
Now is your chance to go behind the scenes and find out!

Join one of our state- & federally-licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators for a delightful brunch featuring bagels, doughnuts, coffee, and tea. Following the brunch, embark on an exclusive and educational journey as you participate in an in-depth discussion and tour of our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital, including Cedar Run’s outdoor rehabilitation enclosures. These facilities are not open to the general public – this is a rare opportunity to explore them with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.

  • Lori Swanson: Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Heather Evans: Assistant Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation & Volunteer Coordinator

Program Highlights:

  • Delicious brunch with bagels, doughnuts, coffee, and tea
  • In-depth discussion led by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator followed by a Q&A
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital and outdoor wildlife enclosures
  • Exclusive access to areas not open to the general public led by our Wildlife Team
  • A rare opportunity to learn about the rehabilitation process for wild animals

Program Details:

  • Price: $50 per person
  • Age Group: Geared for ages 15 and up
  • Face masks are required for the duration of the program inside our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital. Thank you for your cooperation, this is for both the health and safety of the public, our staff and volunteers, and the wildlife we treat.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with wildlife professionals, gain insights into wildlife rehabilitation, and support our mission to protect and provide critical care and treatment to New Jersey’s native wildlife.

We only offer this opportunity 3 times a year! Reserve your spot today – you don’t want to miss out! 

*Advanced registration is required. Program size is limited to 20 guests!*


Apr
13
Sat
Brunch with a Wildlife Rehabilitation & Wildlife Hospital Tour
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Brunch with a Wildlife Rehabilitation & Wildlife Hospital Tour
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital?
Are you curious about what goes into the process of rehabilitating injured and/or orphaned wild animals?
Now is your chance to go behind the scenes and find out!

Join one of our state- & federally-licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators for a delightful brunch featuring bagels, doughnuts, coffee, and tea. Following the brunch, embark on an exclusive and educational journey as you participate in an in-depth discussion and tour of our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital, including Cedar Run’s outdoor rehabilitation enclosures. These facilities are not open to the general public – this is a rare opportunity to explore them with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.

  • Lori Swanson: Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Heather Evans: Assistant Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation & Volunteer Coordinator

Program Highlights:

  • Delicious brunch with bagels, doughnuts, coffee, and tea
  • In-depth discussion led by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator followed by a Q&A
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital and outdoor wildlife enclosures
  • Exclusive access to areas not open to the general public led by our Wildlife Team
  • A rare opportunity to learn about the rehabilitation process for wild animals

Program Details:

  • Price: $50 per person
  • Age Group: Geared for ages 15 and up
  • Face masks are required for the duration of the program inside our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital. Thank you for your cooperation, this is for both the health and safety of the public, our staff and volunteers, and the wildlife we treat.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with wildlife professionals, gain insights into wildlife rehabilitation, and support our mission to protect and provide critical care and treatment to New Jersey’s native wildlife.

We only offer this opportunity 3 times a year! Reserve your spot today – you don’t want to miss out! 

*Advanced registration is required. Program size is limited to 20 guests!*


Apr
20
Sat
Yoga at the Refuge: Spring Root to Rise
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for another season of Yoga at Cedar Run! All levels are welcomed. This will be a slow vinyasa/yin class. Some flow movement with some deep yin holds! Intentional movement progressing towards strength and healing to make you feel invigorated and relaxed.  Breathe in the healing energy of the natural surroundings, heal yourself as you contribute to healing the animals around you.

Theme: Spring Root the Rise, with spring weather blossoming we can get consumed in our activities, work, and life. Find balance while being grounded and present, and embrace the now moments. Within nature we are our true selves, as the trees withstand whatever comes their way and are living present through each element. Harness the energy of springtime to rise towards new possibilities with resilience, vitality, and an open heart.

We will be enjoying our morning yoga in the nature setting of the Pine Barrens. Surrounded by the sounds of nature, the smells of the forest and the morning air, it is sure to calm your mind, body and spirit. This session we will be stretching out on one of our trails as we will take in the morning. We will have tea at the nature center as well to help get your body and mind calm, replenished and ready for this session!

Please arrive 10 minutes early at our Nature Center to have some tea, use the restroom and check in. If you would like to visit some of our resident wildlife after class we would happy to take you on a little tour or you can self explore. We would love to introduce you to our friends! Class will start at 11:00am. 

Please bring your own yoga mat as we do not offer rentals. Props are optional. Water will be available for purchase in the Nature Center, we also have a water refill station for any reusable water bottles. 

Class size of 10. Limited space is available! Grab your spot before we sell out!

  • Children between the ages of 16-18 must be accompanied by an adult/parent.
  • No children under 16 may be permitted in the yoga session.

Meet your instructor: Monica Walsh – High Vibrations Association

Monica was first introduced to yoga when her mom brought her to her first class that a friend was teaching at a Synagogue in the late 90s. They attended the class because Monica’s relationship to her newly developing teenage body was not a healthy one.  This beautiful, simple, practice opened her eyes to a new path with

which to approach the human condition both on and off the mat. Ever since, Monica’s desire for yogic knowledge snowballed –seeking out classes at local gyms and yoga studios turned into finding highly qualified mentors resulting in a lifelong regulated practice and a desire for something deeper, a taste for something higher than ourselves. For the last couple of decades Monica has spent thousands of hours on the mat at different vinyasa, hatha and 26/2 focused studios.  With a great deal of knowledge under her belt and a thirst to help others, Monica became a Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Certified Teacher in March of 2020 and began teaching yoga at Lavender Koi in Berlin, NJ immediately. Around the same time, Monica was introduced to Bhakti Yoga and began to deepen her knowledge in the ancient Vedic teachings of yoga philosophy. Today, Monica continues to teach at Lavender Koi Yoga as well as Studio 67 in Medford, NJ with the a focus of helping others, not only on a basic physical level in the body, but to also provide students with a tool box for the mind and spirit.


All proceeds from this event go 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.


Apr
22
Mon
Nurture Part 1: Exclusive Earth Day Special Sound Bath Meditation with Luna Maye
Apr 22 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm

 

Community Members are invited into an immersive sound bath wellness experience to take a breath + embrace a nervous system reset. Led by Sound Therapy Practitioner Recording Artist Luna Maye, this state of the art cellular massage of sound is accompanied by nature’s soundscape situated inside of Cedar Run’s Nature Center Covered Pavilion.

Luna is a sound therapy practitioner who’ll facilitate this sound meditation group experience  that includes crystal bowl sound healing, a bespoke Italian gong, soothing etheric vocals,  guided meditation + breathwork, tuning forks and other healing frequencies.

 

A wellness practice suited for all. No former meditation experience required for this relaxing experience backed by science and rooted in our shared love of music.

 

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge (Cedar Run) is a 501(c)(3) environmental non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation, and rehabilitation. The overall mission of Cedar Run is to serve as a community resource on the importance of protecting and enhancing healthy ecosystems for all. As an organization, our vision is that the treatment and rehabilitation services that Cedar Run provides to injured and/or orphaned wildlife in New Jersey serve to educate, inspire, and instill a sense of stewardship in youth and residents throughout the region, leading to increased protection of our natural resources.
Please arrive 10 minutes early at our Nature Center Outdoor Pavilion to have some tea, use the restroom and check in. If you would like to visit some of our resident wildlife before class we would happy to take you on a little tour or you can self explore. We would love to introduce you to our friends! The sound experience will begin at 6:30pm. 

Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket, eye mask, and pillow and come as you are.  Props are optional. Water will be available for purchase in the Nature Center, we also have a water refill station for any reusable water bottles. 

Class size of 30. Limited space is available! Grab your spot before we sell out!

  • Children between the ages of 16-18 must be accompanied by an adult/parent.
  • No children under 16 may be permitted in the yoga session.


A portion of the proceeds from this event go 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.

 



May
5
Sun
Yoga at the Refuge: Embracing Your Light
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for another season of Yoga at Cedar Run! All levels are welcomed. This will be a slow vinyasa/yin class. Some flow movement with some deep yin holds! Intentional movement progressing towards strength and healing to make you feel invigorated and relaxed.  Breathe in the healing energy of the natural surroundings, heal yourself as you contribute to healing the animals around you.

Theme: Embracing Your Light, May is a time for blossoming, as you work through your guided goals and being intentional with your movement, we want to encourage your inner child to be present. Reconnect with your true essence, unleash your inner radiance, and step boldly into the world as empowered and luminous beings that we are.

We will be enjoying our morning yoga in the nature setting of the Pine Barrens. Surrounded by the sounds of nature, the smells of the forest and the morning air, it is sure to calm your mind, body and spirit. This session we will be stretching out on one of our trails as we will take in the morning. We will have tea at the nature center as well to help get your body and mind calm, replenished and ready for this session!

Please arrive 10 minutes early at our Nature Center to have some tea, use the restroom and check in. If you would like to visit some of our resident wildlife after class we would happy to take you on a little tour or you can self explore. We would love to introduce you to our friends! Class will start at 10:00am. 

Please bring your own yoga mat as we do not offer rentals. Props are optional. Water will be available for purchase in the Nature Center, we also have a water refill station for any reusable water bottles. 

Class size of 10. Limited space is available! Grab your spot before we sell out!

  • Children between the ages of 16-18 must be accompanied by an adult/parent.
  • No children under 16 may be permitted in the yoga session.

Meet your instructor: Monica Walsh – High Vibrations Association

Monica was first introduced to yoga when her mom brought her to her first class that a friend was teaching at a Synagogue in the late 90s. They attended the class because Monica’s relationship to her newly developing teenage body was not a healthy one.  This beautiful, simple, practice opened her eyes to a new path with

which to approach the human condition both on and off the mat. Ever since, Monica’s desire for yogic knowledge snowballed –seeking out classes at local gyms and yoga studios turned into finding highly qualified mentors resulting in a lifelong regulated practice and a desire for something deeper, a taste for something higher than ourselves. For the last couple of decades Monica has spent thousands of hours on the mat at different vinyasa, hatha and 26/2 focused studios.  With a great deal of knowledge under her belt and a thirst to help others, Monica became a Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Certified Teacher in March of 2020 and began teaching yoga at Lavender Koi in Berlin, NJ immediately. Around the same time, Monica was introduced to Bhakti Yoga and began to deepen her knowledge in the ancient Vedic teachings of yoga philosophy. Today, Monica continues to teach at Lavender Koi Yoga as well as Studio 67 in Medford, NJ with the a focus of helping others, not only on a basic physical level in the body, but to also provide students with a tool box for the mind and spirit.


All proceeds from this event go 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.

 

May
19
Sun
Yoga at the Refuge: Unleash Your Flow
May 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for another season of Yoga at Cedar Run! All levels are welcomed. This will be a slow vinyasa/yin class. Some flow movement with some deep yin holds! Intentional movement progressing towards strength and healing to make you feel invigorated and relaxed.  Breathe in the healing energy of the natural surroundings, heal yourself as you contribute to healing the animals around you.

Theme: Unleash your flow, discover the poses that feel true to you. This theme encourages individuals to tap into their innate flow state and unleash their authentic selves. Embrace the fluidity of your practice, express yourself authentically, and liberate yourself from limitations, unlocking new levels of creativity, vitality, and freedom.

We will be enjoying our morning yoga in the nature setting of the Pine Barrens. Surrounded by the sounds of nature, the smells of the forest and the morning air, it is sure to calm your mind, body and spirit. This session we will be stretching out on one of our trails as we will take in the afternoon air. We will have tea at the nature center as well to help get your body and mind calm, replenished and ready for this session!

Please arrive 10 minutes early at our Nature Center to have some tea, use the restroom and check in. If you would like to visit some of our resident wildlife after class we would happy to take you on a little tour or you can self explore. We would love to introduce you to our friends! Class will start at 2:00pm. 

Please bring your own yoga mat as we do not offer rentals. Props are optional. Water will be available for purchase in the Nature Center, we also have a water refill station for any reusable water bottles. 

Class size of 10. Limited space is available! Grab your spot before we sell out!

  • Children between the ages of 16-18 must be accompanied by an adult/parent.
  • No children under 16 may be permitted in the yoga session.

Meet your instructor: Monica Walsh – High Vibrations Association

Monica was first introduced to yoga when her mom brought her to her first class that a friend was teaching at a Synagogue in the late 90s. They attended the class because Monica’s relationship to her newly developing teenage body was not a healthy one.  This beautiful, simple, practice opened her eyes to a new path with

which to approach the human condition both on and off the mat. Ever since, Monica’s desire for yogic knowledge snowballed –seeking out classes at local gyms and yoga studios turned into finding highly qualified mentors resulting in a lifelong regulated practice and a desire for something deeper, a taste for something higher than ourselves. For the last couple of decades Monica has spent thousands of hours on the mat at different vinyasa, hatha and 26/2 focused studios.  With a great deal of knowledge under her belt and a thirst to help others, Monica became a Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Certified Teacher in March of 2020 and began teaching yoga at Lavender Koi in Berlin, NJ immediately. Around the same time, Monica was introduced to Bhakti Yoga and began to deepen her knowledge in the ancient Vedic teachings of yoga philosophy. Today, Monica continues to teach at Lavender Koi Yoga as well as Studio 67 in Medford, NJ with the a focus of helping others, not only on a basic physical level in the body, but to also provide students with a tool box for the mind and spirit.


All proceeds from this event go 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.

 

May
21
Tue
Nurture Part 2: Immersive Sound Bath Meditation with Luna Maye
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

 

Community Members are invited into an immersive sound bath wellness experience to take a breath + embrace a nervous system reset. Led by Sound Therapy Practitioner Recording Artist Luna Maye, this state of the art cellular massage of sound is accompanied by nature’s soundscape situated inside of Cedar Run’s Nature Center Covered Pavilion.

Luna is a sound therapy practitioner who’ll facilitate this sound meditation group experience  that includes crystal bowl sound healing, a bespoke Italian gong, soothing etheric vocals,  guided meditation + breathwork, tuning forks and other healing frequencies.

 

A wellness practice suited for all. No former meditation experience required for this relaxing experience backed by science and rooted in our shared love of music.

 

 

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge (Cedar Run) is a 501(c)(3) environmental non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation, and rehabilitation. The overall mission of Cedar Run is to serve as a community resource on the importance of protecting and enhancing healthy ecosystems for all. As an organization, our vision is that the treatment and rehabilitation services that Cedar Run provides to injured and/or orphaned wildlife in New Jersey serve to educate, inspire, and instill a sense of stewardship in youth and residents throughout the region, leading to increased protection of our natural resources.
Please arrive 10 minutes early at our Nature Center Outdoor Pavilion to have some tea, use the restroom and check in. If you would like to visit some of our resident wildlife before class we would happy to take you on a little tour or you can self explore. We would love to introduce you to our friends! The sound experience will begin at 6:30pm. 

Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket, eye mask, and pillow and come as you are.  Props are optional. Water will be available for purchase in the Nature Center, we also have a water refill station for any re

usable water bottles. 

Class size of 30. Limited space is available! Grab your spot before we sell out!

  • Children between the ages of 16-18 must be accompanied by an adult/parent.
  • No children under 16 may be permitted in the yoga session.

 


A portion of the proceeds from this event go 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.