TWO MILE BEACH UNIT NEWS
We are very grateful to our neighbors, friends & visitors  who have participated or supported the events we’ve offered at Two Mile Beach Unit this past year! (We’re always trying to improve, so please share any suggestions.)

Although our Visitors Center/Nature Store is now closed until May 2026,  our gentle trails are open 365 days - dawn to dusk - with many late migrators & many homebodies to discover and enjoy! 

Refuge beach is now open thru March 2026.

SPRING EVENTS 2026

Spring has sprung and longer sun-drenched days beckon us outdoors!

Here’s what’s coming up:
Saturday March 28th
BEACH CLEANUP
Time: 12-3pm
New Location: Heather Avenue, next to Wildwood Crest Fishing Pier
With the early influx of migratory seabirds already active on our Two Mile Beach Unit, we will be joining volunteers from Love Blue, Inc for a spring cleanup at a local Crest beach (Heather Ave) instead of disturbing the breeding activities of our bird friends. 

Saturday, April 18th from 10-3
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT THE ZOO
We're excited to once again be part of the annual Earth Day festivities at the Zoo! Be sure to swing by our booth. We’ll have plenty of giveaways including free local native seeds and plants to kickstart your garden, engaging environmental games for all ages and complimentary books. 

Saturday, April 25th  11 AM - 12:30
"NEW" VOLUNTEER DAY MEET AND GREET
Ever wondered how you can make a real difference?  Join us to learn about becoming a volunteer at the Refuge. If you can spare just three hours a week, you'll be joining a friendly community of like-minded people dedicated to preserving our natural treasures.

Starting Saturday, May 2nd: ( Weekends Only)
Our Refuge Store at the Visitor Center will officially open its doors for the season (opening full-time starting in June)

Also beginning May 2nd our free, family-friendly Saturday Nature Walks at Nine (9am) will return. These guided walks are a fun way to discover the Refuge’s hidden wonders. (binoculars provided)

Spring Migration is already unfolding before our very eyes! welcome back to our beloved Piping Plovers and American Oystercatchers. They're quite busy these days performing their elaborate courtship dances, choosing their perfect mates and scouting out the ideal spots to build their nests right on our beautiful beach.

Speaking of our beach, remember that the Two Mile Beach Unit will soon be closing  to the public from April 1st until October 1st. This crucial measure helps us protect the countless nesting birds that call our shores home during this period. 

Questions? You can reach us at capemaynationalrefuge@gmail.com

And if you haven’t already, check out our other Refuge sites in the county: Kimbles Beach on the Delaware & the Great Cedar Swamp (see descriptions below.)

Even gentle exercising in fresh, clean air is good for the body & the mind, so make some plans to visit during our peaceful winters & enjoy the outdoors!

The Great Cedar  Swamp Division is at the northern end of the refuge in Dennis and Upper Townships.  Habitats such as salt marsh, hardwood swamp, bog, grasslands and large tracts of forested uplands are used by wildlife such as blue-winged warblers, ovenbirds, and short-eared owls. The refuge connects with a state forest and the Pineland National Reserve. 

Please support the Refuge and Become a Member to help support our mission!

The Cape May National Wildlife Refuge is located within the Cape May peninsula, the southernmost point in the state of New Jersey.  Because of its unique geography, the peninsula offers stunning views of sunrise to the east over the water of the Atlantic Ocean, and of sunset to the west over the water of the Delaware Bay.  The Refuge currently protects over 11,000 acres of peninsula habitat in its 3 refuge units: the Great Cedar Swamp Division, the Delaware Bay Division and the Two-Mile Beach Unit. These 3 units represent unique, diverse habitats: forested hardwood swamp, river estuary and ocean barrier island.   VIEW MAP