After
School Nature Club (Spring Session) | New Jersey Audubon
Wednesdays April 1st through
June 10th 3:30pm-4:30pm for children 4 to 7 years
Join us after school for this 1-hour Wednesday
afternoon program! Each day will feature a nature topic, walk, craft, activity,
and/or story!
Junior Naturalists Club (Afterschool
Spring Session) | New Jersey Audubon
Thursdays April 2nd through June
11th 3:45pm-4:45pm for children 8 to 12 years
During this hour-long program, we will get
hands-on discovering nature through outdoor exploration, arts and crafts,
science experiments, and more.
Nature Book Club | New Jersey
Audubon - FREE
Join Lorrimer Sanctuary for our book discussions
on all thing’s nature. Nature Book Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month
to read books focused on nature topics. Books are usually found through BCCLs
on Hoopla or Libby. All are welcome! If you are interested in getting updates
about the books we are reading, join our book club email list by contacting
Alexa: Alexa.Fantacone@njaudubon.org.
Spring Native Plant Sale | New
Jersey Audubon
Saturday May 2nd 10am to 4pm
Join us for an exceptional native plant sale celebrating the
beauty and ecological importance of our region’s indigenous flora! Lorrimer
Sanctuary, presents a carefully curated selection of native species perfect for
spring planting. Discover over 30 native plant species that support local
wildlife and thrive in our regional climate. Naturalists will be available to
help you make the perfect selection.
Tiny Tots World Series of Birding |
New Jersey Audubon - FREE
Saturday May 9th 10:30am
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Tiny Tots
World Series of Birding! Bring your little nature enthusiasts to explore the
wonders of birding in a kid-friendly environment. Lorrimer Sanctuary’s Tiny
Tots Team welcomes the youngest birders, those 18 months to 7 years, to search
the Sanctuary for birds! For many of our team members, this is their first
birdwatching experience EVER, so we make this day super fun with a scavenger
hunt, touchable items, and crafts!
Mother’s Day Bird Walk | New Jersey
Audubon - FREE
Sunday May10th 10:30am
Celebrate Mom with a fun and relaxing in-person
bird watching adventure. Perfect for all ages and experience levels, this walk
is a great way to connect with nature and spot some beautiful birds together.
Bring your binoculars, comfy shoes, and a smile! Whether you’re a seasoned
birdwatcher or just curious, this event promises a lovely day outdoors with
great company. Don’t miss out on this special way to make Mother’s Day
memorable!
Poisonous Plants – The Sinister
Garden Walk | New Jersey Audubon
Saturday June 6th 1:30pm
Head out on a guided tour through our trails,
where you’ll encounter a variety of fascinating poisonous plants that have
intrigued humans for thousands of years. Our knowledgeable staff will share
anecdotes and cautionary tales about these cool (and occasionally sinister!)
plants.
Discover the secrets behind well-known plants like Foxglove, Bleeding Heart,
and Nightshade as well as their less well-known peers! Learn about their toxic
properties, historical uses, the myths and legends surrounding them, and their
effects on local wildlife.
Summer Sundays at Lorrimer Sanctuary
| New Jersey Audubon -FREE
Sundays June 14th through August
30th at 10am
Join us each Sunday of Summer for a nature
experience for people of all ages! Get ready for some great summer activities
at Lorrimer Sanctuary. These drop in programs are designed to be at your own
pace. Great for families, adults and kids alike!
Father’s Day Bird Walk | New Jersey
Audubon - FREE
Sunday June 21st at 10:30 am
Celebrate Father’s Day with a fun and relaxing
bird walk that’s perfect for all ages! Join us in person for a chance to spot
some cool feathered friends while enjoying nature and good company. Bring your
dad, grandpa, or any special guy in your life for a chill morning of
birdwatching and fresh air. No prior experience needed, just your enthusiasm
and a love for the outdoors!
Tiny Tots – Summer Series | New
Jersey Audubon
Thursdays July 2nd at 10am and
2pm
Toddlers can be naturalists too! Perfect for
littles 18 months to 3.5 years old, join us for story time and nature
activities! We welcome a new generation of budding naturalists to Lorrimer
Sanctuary for this “grown-up-and-me” style program. We will read books, explore
outside, and learn about nature in age-appropriate ways for littles!
Coffee and Birds | New Jersey
Audubon -FREE
Select Sundays at 10am
Start your morning off right at Lorrimer
Sanctuary with a cup of coffee and a front row seat to our new birdwatching
facilities! You will be able to relax inside as well as outside on our
brand-new observation deck. Bonus points if you bring your own mug! Please
register so we know how much to brew!
Nature Art Club: Create Your Own
Nature Journal | New Jersey Audubon
Sunday May 24th 2pm
Make your very own nature journal by using craft
supplies and materials from the Earth. You can assemble a notebook, a diary, or
a sketchbook, the possibilities are endless! Bring back your nature journal to
add more to each page for our future Nature Art Club events! Led by
Teacher Naturalist and Artist Toni Stober.
Nature Art Club: Cyanotype Printing
| New Jersey Audubon
Sunday June 28th at 2pm
Connect with the environment in a fun and unique
way with cyanotype printing! Make your own nature-based compositions and let
the sun do the printing for you! The program will begin with a short walk on
the trails at Lorrimer Sanctuary followed by a printing demonstration. Led
by Teacher Naturalist and Artist Toni Stober.
Nature Art Club: Plein Air Painting
| New Jersey Audubon
Sunday July 26th at 2pm
Plein Air: a French phrase meaning “in open
air,” refers to the act of painting and drawing natural landscapes or subjects
in nature. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Lorrimer Sanctuary!
Join us for an afternoon of painting and drawing in our meadow. Supplies will
be provided. Led by Teacher Naturalist and Artist Toni Stober.
Summer Camp Registration
NOW LIVE! - Summer Camp programs
for children in pre-k-8th grade, and opportunities for teens and young adults!
Nature Camp runs from June 22nd- August 28th. Summer Nature Camps | New Jersey
Audubon
