Cape May Event Calendar

Tag: Nature

Art Opening Harbor Gallery

Gina Fullerton and Penelope Cake are Featured Artists at the Harbor Gallery in Cape May – Opening Reception July 5th The Nature Center of Cape May is proud to present our featured artists, Gina Fullerton and Penelope Cake, in the Harbor Gallery’s July show which opens on Tuesday, July 2nd. The public is invited to… Read more »


Plein Air Watercolor Workshop

Award-winning local artist, Janet McShain, shares her creative wisdom as she empowers us to paint outdoors on the beautiful Cape May Wildlife Refuge.


Catch of Cape May

Our Catch of Cape May will be a part of Canal Fest Same great event, cool new venue, all proceeds go to benefiting our Nature Center of Cape May This year, the Catch of Cape May is at Canal Fest! Each year, Ric and Kathleen Rutherford host Canal Fest at their home at 931 Seashore… Read more »


Rain Barrel Demonstration and Workshop

We are pleased to welcome Kerstin Axe, NJ Watershed Ambassador, for a presentation on water conservation. This will be followed by a demo on how to make your own rain barrel. A $25.00 donation is requested for those who want to take home a completed rain barrel. There is no charge for those attending the… Read more »


Stairway to the Stars

Stargaze from atop the Cape May Lighthouse! Climb the 199 steps to the watchtower on evenings of the new moon, when the moon is so dark it blends in with the night. On clear weather nights, stars are more visible so bring your binoculars. Daytime climbs are also offered year-round. 


Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

Follow the light of the full moon on these rare nighttime climbs up the 199 cast-iron spiral staircase steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. Enjoy this nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Daytime climbs are also offered year-round.


Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Celebration Days

From May 11-May 19, join The Wetlands Institute for Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Celebration Days – a commemoration of one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles: the annual horseshoe crab spawning and mass migration of shorebirds. Ideal for nature enthusiasts of all ages, guests will enjoy a variety of special programs and hands-on education and… Read more »


Marine Science Symposium

The Cape May Point Science Center is pleased to announce its inaugural Marine Science Symposium, to be held on May 30th-June 1st in Cape May Point, New Jersey. This symposium aims to provide a platform for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals in the field of marine science to showcase their work, share insights, and… Read more »


Guided Flower Farm Tour

Join us for a fun-filled day walking our magical flower fields while taking a deep dive into the inner workings of our farm. Join us for a delightful and educational experience at the Guided Flower Farm Tour ! Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as we get a birds-eye view of… Read more »


Garrett Family Preserve Volunteer Event

Volunteers are invited to join The Nature Conservancy (TNC) staff at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 2 at the Garrett Family Preserve in Cape May. Staff will provide a brief introduction to TNC and the preserve as well as an educational talk about the differences between native, nonnative, and invasive plants with a focus on… Read more »