Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run! Join us for exciting science experiments, hikes, animal encounters and more!
1st-5th grade. Space is limited to 20 children per group. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the day entirely outdoors. $24/non-member, $20/member. Advanced registration required.
The day’s theme…FFFFrigid Science: Its cold! Join us as we try out some icy experiments. Create hot ice, learn how animals adapt, and “snow” much more. Stay warm with lots of camp fun and games while enjoying a day away from the screens!
Need financial assistance? Click here for more information about possible scholarship opportunities.
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.
Mini Day-Off Payment
In celebration of the “International Day of Women & Girls in Science” we’ll explore women’s contributions to the fields of biology, engineering, and ecology through experiments and animal encounters (and end the session with marshmallows around the campfire!). Though we’re celebrating women in science, everyone is welcome! Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the afternoon entirely outdoors. 4:00-6:00pm. Grades 4th-8th. $18/non-member, $15/member. Space is limited to 15 children per group. Advanced registration required.
Need financial assistance? Click here for more information about possible scholarship opportunities.
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.
Class Payment
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a Wildlife 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 licensed wildlife rehabilitators for brunch (bagels, doughnuts, coffee and tea) followed by an in-depth discussion and tour of our Wildlife Hospital and outdoor rehabilitation enclosures. These facilities are not open to the general public – this is a rare opportunity to tour them with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Pricing is $50 per person. This experience is geared for ages 15 and up only. Face masks are required for the duration of the program except when eating.
**Advanced registration required – program size limited to 20 guests!**
Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run! Join us for exciting science experiments, hikes, animal encounters and more!
1st-5th grade. Space is limited to 20 children per group. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the day entirely outdoors. $24/non-member, $20/member. Advanced registration required.
The day’s theme…Tracks and Traces: We’ll learn to walk like an animal, follow tracks around the refuge and make tracks of your own, discover scat and more!
Need financial assistance? Click here for more information about possible scholarship opportunities.
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.
Registration for this event has ended. Please check out events calendar for additional upcoming sessions.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a Wildlife 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 licensed wildlife rehabilitators for brunch (bagels, doughnuts, coffee and tea) followed by an in-depth discussion and tour of our Wildlife Hospital and outdoor rehabilitation enclosures. These facilities are not open to the general public – this is a rare opportunity to tour them with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Pricing is $50 per person. This experience is geared for ages 15 and up only. Face masks are required for the duration of the program except when eating.
**Advanced registration required – program size limited to 20 guests!**
Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run! Join us for a full or half day of exciting science experiments, hikes, animal encounters and more!
1st-5th grade. Space is limited to 20 children per group. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the day entirely outdoors. Staying all day? Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Advanced registration required.
The day’s theme…Nature Detectives
AM Session, 9am-12pm: Macro (all things big!)
PM Session, 1-4pm: Micro (all things small!)
Pricing:
Single session – $24/non-member, $20/member.
Full day (9am-4pm) – $50/non-member, $42/member
**Please register each child separately.**
Need financial assistance? Click here for more information about possible scholarship opportunities.
Registration for this event has ended.
In celebration of Earth Day we’ll go green with hands-on fun and experiments. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the afternoon entirely outdoors. 4:00-6:00pm. Grades 4th-8th. $18/non-member, $15/member. Space is limited to 15 children per group. Advanced registration required.
Need financial assistance? Click here for more information about possible scholarship opportunities.
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.
Registration for this event has ended. Thank you!
SAVE THE DATE for Cedar Run’s biggest fundraiser of the year!
Saturday, July 16th, 2022
Wine & Wildlife Fundraiser is back in a new location!
Join Cedar Run for an evening of wine tasting, live music & auctions, with special appearances by rehabilitated resident wildlife.
This evening celebrates those making a difference in our local communities – the staff, resident wildlife, volunteers & supporters of Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge!
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.
We are partnering up with our friends at Cheers Wine & Spirits of Voorhees to provide tastings from around the world, as well as local favorites! This event is being held at the Community House of Moorestown. A large selection of chance and silent auction items will be available for bidding throughout the evening, offering the opportunity to win exclusive experiences and merchandise, all while supporting our environmental education, wildlife rehabilitation and habitat preservation.
General admission includes wine tasting, meet & greet with live Cedar Run resident wildlife, a lovely night enjoying live music, chance to win great prizes and supporting your local wildlife organization!
Vegan and vegetarian food will be available throughout the event.
Add on VIP Tasting Passes to your general admissions fundraiser ticket to gain exclusive access 1 hour before the event in a certified Sommelier guided wine tasting of high-end and exclusive wine. Plus get extra raffle tickets with your tasting pass.
Learn more about our Wine & Wildlife certified Sommelier – Jacquelyn Giberson. She will be bringing a wealth of knowledge and fun to this year’s fundraiser!
6/3/22 Update – VIP Tasting Passes are SOLD OUT! Thank you so much for the support!
Limited VIP Tasting Passes: 5:00pm – 6:00pm / 6/3/22 Update – VIP Tasting Passes are SOLD OUT! Thank you so much for the support!
General Admission: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Community House of Moorestown: 16 E Main St, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. IDs will be checked and wristbands given at the door before entering the event.
The dress code is Smart Casual/Dressy Casual. Basically a combination of casual, business casual & business dress codes, where you can combine them into a “smart” ensemble. Ex. Denim or khakis with a sport coat or blouse/blazer.
Looking to get involved?
Sponsorship Opportunities are currently closed for this event.
As a participating sponsor, your organization will benefit from promotion of the event through email outreach, social media, and other efforts directed to the Wine Tasting attendees and beyond, demonstrating your commitment to our wildlife and local communities. There are four levels of sponsorship detailed on the Sponsorship Commitment Form. Please select the level that will best reflect your support. Your tax-deductible sponsorship commitment will be used to help support Cedar Run’s mission to preserve and protect our native wildlife.
Thank you to our Sponsors!!
– Shoprite of Medford
– Animal & Bird Health Care Center & Hospital
– Holman Automotive
– Chemglass Life Sciences
– Garrison Architects
– PSE&G
– South Jersey Radiology Associates
– Murphy’s Fresh Markets
– Burlington Press
– Laura Bishop Communications
– Radwell International
– Tito’s Handmade Vodka
– Value Kia
– Bowman & Company
– CabinetTree Design Studio
– Stephen’s Exterminating
– Edward Jones Foundation
Raffles
We are excited to announce that there will be amazing raffle and auction items including designer bags, Philadelphia Rock Gyms package, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom tickets, Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts and Adventure Books, as well as gift cards and items from local restaurants, and so much more!
If you are interested in sponsoring or donating items to our fundraising event, please reach out to Tracey Bloodworth at tracey.bloodworth@cedarrun.org or Lisa Franco at lisa.franco@cedarrun.org. Thank you!
UPDATE 7/14/22:
Pre-purchased ticket sales are closed.
We will be selling General Admission tickets at the door for $85. Cash or credit.
A 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) Canoeing on Cedar Run Lake will be available in 20-min. time slots. Space is limited. Please sign-up at the Canoe dock to reserve a time. Life jackets are required for all participants when canoeing.
- Hunters of the Sky (Raptor) Educational Program: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm
- Storytime with a Wildlife Resident: 10:45am, 12:45pm (20-25 min.)
- Guided Trail Hike: 10:30am, 1:00pm
- Resident Animal Tour: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm
- Reptile Encounter Program: 11:45am, 1:45pm, 2:15pm (20-25 min.)
- Most events, unless otherwise noted, run approximately 30-35 minutes.
- Registration includes refuge admission for the day including our Wildlife Housing Area and hiking trails. Please explore as you’d like outside of the scheduled activities.
Ongoing:
- Meet & Greets with some of our Wildlife Residents throughout the day!
- Make & take crafts, family-friendly games & interactive exhibit tables.
- Campfire with marshmallows available for purchase. (We also have vegan marshmallows!)
- Temporary face tattoos, for an additional purchase.
- Live band will be playing from 10am-2pm, with several breaks.
Our Friends from the following will also be here with educational tables:
- New Jersey Audubon
- Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
- Burlington County Parks Department
- Marine Mammal Stranding Center
- Girl Scouts from Rancocas Valley Service Unit – They will be providing a craft!
- Boy Scouts of America
- Pinelands Institute at Whitesbog Village (PINES)
Yummy Eats:
- Groark Boys BBQ – due to unforeseen circumstances, they will not be able to make Autumn with the Animals.
- Matty G Dogz
- Fabulous Fig (Vegan!)
- Berry Bus
- Amanda’s Vegan Vibes
- The PopShop – Pumpkin Ice Cream Sundae
Vendor Line-up: Get to know our local small businesses from around the area.
Items for purchase from vendors.
- Spirit Power Fitness & Life Coaching
- Nomadic Inspiration, Natural Handcrafted Jewelry
- AmandaMae, Custom Handmade Macramé and Wall Art
- The Refill Market, Bringing refill and low waste shopping to South Jersey!
- Sunny 16 Nature Creations
- Pinelands Preservation Alliance
- Wild Birds Unlimited
- William Lewis, Author of Piney Tribe
A number of hand-picked crafting & nature-based vendors to shop.
If you would like to be considered as a vendor, please fill out this form:
Application Form // Currently Closed. Thank you for submitting.
We could not hold this event without our generous sponsors!
Looking to get involved?
Sponsorship Opportunities <– Click for Sponsorship Package.
Currently Closed. Thank you for submitting.
As a participating sponsor, your company will benefit from the promotion of the event through email outreach, social media, and other efforts directed to our fall events attendees and beyond, demonstrating your commitment to our wildlife and local communities. There are several levels of sponsorship detailed on the Sponsorship Commitment Form. Please select the level that will best reflect your support. Your tax-deductible sponsorship commitment will be used to help support Cedar Run’s mission to preserve and protect our native wildlife.
Thank you to our Sponsors!!
Guardians of the Wild:
– Shoprite of Medford
– Animal & Bird Health Care Center & Hospital
– Holman Automotive
– Chemglass Life Sciences
– Garrison Architects
– PSE&G
– South Jersey Radiology Associates
– Murphy’s Fresh Markets
– Burlington Press
– Laura Bishop Communications
– Radwell International
Event Sponsors:
If you are interested in sponsoring to our fundraising event, please reach out to Lisa Franco at lisa.franco@cedarrun.org.
Thank you!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Purchase tickets in advance & save! (Preregistered is closed as of 9/14/22 at midnight)
- $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 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!
Want to see the hype?! Check out last year’s event, in our Facebook Photo Album!
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.
Run for a cause this fall in our 9th annual 5k Trail Run. Run, walk or waddle on the same course with professional timing.
Not a runner or looking to support another participant? Enjoy the outdoors & take a guided stroll through our Wildlife Housing Area with one of our guides. Geared for all ages!
Pre-registration tickets are ON SALE NOW!
Sign up before MONDAY, 9/5/22 by MIDNIGHT to ensure you receive your event t-shirt. While supplies last for all who sign up after 9/5/22.
Water & lite bites will be provided to participants before and after the race.
Pre-registration will end on Wednesday, 9/21/22 at midnight. Day of race registration will be open from 8am-9am on Saturday, 9/24/22.
5k Trail Runners:
- $30 per Adult Runner
- $25 per Student Runner
Guided Stroller:
- $18 per Adult
- $8 per Child ages 4-12
- FREE for Children 3 & under
Top male and female racers will receive prizes!
The race begins and ends at the Pavilion outside of the Nature Center.
Event Details:
- Check-in & Registration: 8-9 am
- 5k Race Start: 9 am
- Guided Stroll: Starts after the race begins
- Awards: Will follow the end of the race
- Nature Center opens: 10 am
Feel free to walk around the Wildlife Housing Area, Nature Center & our trails after the race.
Fundraising Opportunities:
We are encouraging all participants to share their love of Cedar Run with their friends & family by fundraising either as individuals or as a team.
The top individual & top team fundraisers will receive a prize!
As a token of our appreciation, the top fundraisers for teams & individuals will be awarded.
Donations can be logged under runsignup.com fundraising pages or cedarrun.org/donate. Make sure the donor says “I am supporting (fill in your name)’s 2022 Hoot, Waddle & Stroll 5k fundraiser!” All recorded donations should be logged before Noon on Wednesday, 9/21/22.
Click for our Cedar Run 5k Fundraising Toolkit!
All proceeds from this event go directly towards supporting Cedar Run’s mission of preserving and protecting New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation, and rehabilitation. When you attend a Cedar Run event, you make a direct impact on our community!
We could not hold this event without our generous sponsors!
Looking to get involved?
Sponsorship Opportunities are currently available for our Fall Events!
As a participating sponsor, your company will benefit from the promotion of the event through email outreach, social media, and other efforts directed to our fall events attendees and beyond, demonstrating your commitment to our wildlife and local communities. There are several levels of sponsorship detailed on the Sponsorship Commitment Form. Please select the level that will best reflect your support. Your tax-deductible sponsorship commitment will be used to help support Cedar Run’s mission to preserve and protect our native wildlife.
Thank you to our Sponsors!!
Guardians of the Wild:
– Shoprite of Medford
– Animal & Bird Health Care Center & Hospital
– Holman Automotive
– Chemglass Life Sciences
– Garrison Architects
– PSE&G
– South Jersey Radiology Associates
– Murphy’s Fresh Markets
– Burlington Press
– Laura Bishop Communications
– Radwell International
Event Sponsors:
If you are interested in sponsoring to our fundraising event, please reach out to Tracey Bloodworth at tracey.bloodworth@cedarrun.org or Lisa Franco at lisa.franco@cedarrun.org.
Thank you!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Click here to sign up for your advanced registration!
Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run! Join us for a full day of exciting science experiments, hikes, animal encounters and more!
K-5th grade. Space is limited to 20 children per group. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the day entirely outdoors. Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Advanced registration required.
The day’s theme…Wildlife Super Powers
Pricing: $60/child. **Please register each child separately.**
Sign-up for multiple sessions this fall and save! Get 2 sessions for $100!
Need financial assistance? Click here for more information about possible scholarship opportunities.
Day-Off Adventures Payment
Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run! Join us for a full day of exciting science experiments, hikes, animal encounters and more!
K-5th grade. Space is limited to 20 children per group. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the day entirely outdoors. Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Advanced registration required.
The day’s theme…Pinelands Survival
Pricing: $60/child. **Please register each child separately.**
Sign-up for multiple sessions this fall and save! Get 2 sessions for $100!
Need financial assistance? Click here for more information about possible scholarship opportunities.
Day-Off Adventures Payment
No tricks here! Dress up in your Halloween costumes & enjoy an afternoon trick-or-treating at our wildlife enclosures, along with a Halloween movie, costume contest, games, crafts, food & more! It is going to be a hoot! Great for children ages 3 & up!
The Schedule of events with times will be added soon!
- Trick-or-Treating, at the Wildlife Housing Area
- Family-friendly Halloween Movie
- Costume Contest!
- Games
- Halloween Crafts & Coloring
- Cozy Campfire (marshmallow roasting kits will be sold)
Yummy Eats:
We could not hold this event without our generous sponsors!
Looking to get involved?
Sponsorship Opportunities are currently available for our Fall Events!
As a participating sponsor, your company will benefit from the promotion of the event through email outreach, social media, and other efforts directed to our fall events attendees and beyond, demonstrating your commitment to our wildlife and local communities. There are several levels of sponsorship detailed on the Sponsorship Commitment Form. Please select the level that will best reflect your support. Your tax-deductible sponsorship commitment will be used to help support Cedar Run’s mission to preserve and protect our native wildlife.
Thank you to our Sponsors!!
Guardians of the Wild:
– Shoprite of Medford
– Animal & Bird Health Care Center & Hospital
– Holman Automotive
– Chemglass Life Sciences
– Garrison Architects
– PSE&G
– South Jersey Radiology Associates
– Murphy’s Fresh Markets
– Burlington Press
– Laura Bishop Communications
– Radwell International
Event Sponsors:
If you are interested in sponsoring our fundraising event, please reach out to Lisa Franco at lisa.franco@cedarrun.org.
Thank you!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Purchase tickets in advance & save! (until 10/19/22 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.
To grab you tickets (and save a little), fill out below:
Just in time for hoots & spooks of Halloween! Only the bravest will dare to explore Cedar Run on our haunted guided family daytime hikes!
Learn a bit more about the Legend of New Jersey’s famous Jersey Devil, as well as other cryptids, and hope he does not make an appearance while you are deep in the woods. We will read the story, and walk through the sets during the daytime. There are no actors during this time, only the decor. So no jump scares, so all can enjoy!
Geared towards the littles (ages 4 & up).
Rain or shine.
Timed Haunted Night Hikes
- Guided hikes will run between 20-30 minutes long, and will be a guided walking hike.
- Recommended to arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled guided hike, and will promptly begin at the scheduled time.
- Limited space of 16 per timed guided hike. Advanced registration is required.
- Dogs and other pets are prohibited, except clearly marked service animals. This is due to the safety of our wildlife animals, for special events and daily visits.
Limited space for each Haunted Guided Hike! Once they go on sale, grab your tickets now before they… disappear!
- $10 per family (up to 4). Children 3 and under are free.
- $4 per additional family member.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult during the duration of the guided hike.
- Costumes are encouraged but not required.
- The daily admission fee is additional if you wish to walk additional trails and our Wildlife Housing Area.
Timed Haunted Guided Hikes
- 11:00am
- 1:00pm
- 2:00pm
Looking for the spooky Guided Night Hike on Saturday evening? This is geared towards ages 10 and up.
Advanced registration is required. Click for details for the NIGHT HIKE.
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.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!
