Events
Two Mile Beach Unit Visitor Center
12001 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood Crest
VOLUNTEERS: All of our programs as well as the Visitor's Center are run by volunteers.
If you have an interest in joining us, either as a nature walk leader or as a staff member in the Visitor's Center, stop by and leave your contact information at the Visitor's Center. When we are ready to set up our volunteer orientations, someone will reach out to you.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
(Note: Events are free & supplies are provided)
EVERY Saturday, 9:00
FAMILY-FRIENDLY NATURE WALKS
Enjoy easy, family-friendly walks every Saturday led by one of our knowledgeable volunteers. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. Please remember water, hats, sunscreen and insect repellant. Meet at the Visitor Center parking lot for this free activity.
EVERY day the Visitor Center is open BIKE & HIKE
Ride your bike to the Refuge before 12 noon, complete a scavenger hunt on 2 trails, then return to the Visitor Center for a complimentary goodie bag. This is a family-friendly, free activity. Please register at the Visitor Center for supplies before hitting the trails.
EVERY Wednesday, June 24-August 19, 9:30-10:30
NATURE STORY HOURJoin Chris, Catherine, Kaylee and others every Wednesday from June 24 until August 12 for a nature-themed story picture book reading followed by a related art craft or activity. This free activity is suitable for children ages 3 and up who must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Meet at the Visitor Center. No registration required.
Sundays, August 9 & 23, 9:00
New Program: EARLY BIRD EXPLORERS
Get ready to observe, learn and record your sightings of Refuge birds and habitats in your very own notebook (provided) that will get stamped as your “passport” every week you participate. This is a free activity.
New Program: BUTTERFLY COUNT
Spot butterfly species at the expanded Pollinator Garden. Lists of butterflies and photos will be provided. Stop at the Visitor Center between 9-3 every day except Tuesdays to check off the butterflies you identified and view our beautiful laminated photos of common butterflies on the Two Mile Beach Unit.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NJ Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest Winners - On display in Visitor Center
Saturday Aug 1 - Nature Walk 9-10am All ages
Wednesday Aug 5 - Nature Story & Activity 9:30-10:30am 3 and up
Saturday Aug 8 - Nature Walk 9-10am All ages
Sunday Aug 9 - Early Bird Explorers 9-10am School age
Wednesday Aug 5 - Nature Story & Activity 9:30-10:30am - 3 and up
Saturday Aug 15 - Nature Walk 9-10am All ages
Thursday Aug 20 - Nature Journaling 9:30-11:30am Adults
Learn some key elements and skills of nature journaling, then set out on your own or with others to observe the Refuge and fill out a page or two with observations in your notebook. Please bring your own colored pencils, watercolors, or pens and paper to the event. Some supplies will be available. This is a free event. Please register at: friendsofcapemayrefuge@gmail.com
Saturday Aug 22 - Nature Walk 9-10am All ages
Sunday Aug 23 - Early Bird Explorers 9-10am School age
Wednesday Aug 26 - Let’s Tie-Dye! 10-11am 4-11 yrs.
Saturday Aug 29 - Nature Walk 9-10am All ages
SEPTEMBER
NJ Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest Winners On display in Visitor Center
Saturday Sept 19 - Star Gazing w/ Kevin 8-9pm All ages
(Rain date- Sept 20)
Check back often for updated list of seasonal events! Or visit us on Facebook Book or Instagram.
Speaking of our beach, remember that the Two Mile Beach Unit will soon be closed 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.