< October 2017 >

Bats have a reputation as being spooky or even fearsome, but they are actually some of the most beneficial animals to people; and right now, bats need our help. Join CWF Stephanie Feigin at the Cape May City Library for a presentation about the species that are found in New Jersey and what role you can play to protect these amazing animals. For more information or to register for this event, please visit the event website.

Bats have a reputation as being spooky or even fearsome, but they are actually some of the most beneficial animals to people; and right now, bats need our help. Join CWF Stephanie Feigin for a presentation about the species that are found in New Jersey and what role you can play to protect these amazing animals. Following the event, an acoustic detector will be used to listen to the sounds of a live bat!

For more information or to register for this event, please visit the event website.

Join CWF at the Maplewood Green Day in Maplewood Memorial Park for one of the largest sustainability fairs in the state with a number of "green" vendors and exhibitors, local food, live music, activities and demonstrations.

Be sure to catch celebrated native plant pioneer Dr. Doug Tallamy, along with CWF Executive Director David Wheeler and Habitat Program Manager Ben Wurst, at the Jersey Friendly Yards event co-sponsored by CWF on October 14 at Ocean County College. CWF is working with partners on native plant and pollinator habitat restorations and public outreach, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Atlantic City Electric.

For more information, including times and pre-registration, visit the website listed above.

Join CWF at the Valley Crest Farm Harvest Fest on October 14th! We'll be giving two bat presentations at 1:00pm and 2:00pm. For more information please visit the event website.

Join CWF Executive Director David Wheeler for a presentation on the bobcat of New Jersey at Teaneck Creek Conservancy. A species that was once virtually extinct in NJ has begun to make a comeback. Learn more about the history of the bobcat here in New Jersey as well as current conservation initiatives.

Join CWF Stephanie Feigin at the The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve on October 19th for a presentation on bats of New Jersey as we work to dispel preconceived notions about these magnificent animals. Learn more about the dangers they face and conservation efforts currently underway to preserve them.

Join CWF for Creature Fest. Walk a 1.5 mile well-lit loop at Duke Farms discovering some of the "spooky" flora and fauna of New Jersey. This free family-friendly event focuses on nocturnal and native wildlife. Visit with a wolf, view the night-time sky, learn about reptiles, bats, and get to know some of the other critters that live in the woods at Duke Farms!

Join CWF Executive Director David Wheeler and Mackenzie Hall from the State Endangered & Nongame Species Program at the Nature Conservancy for a presentation on the bats of New Jersey. Learn more about why these animals are vital to maintaining a healthy ecosystem in this informative discussion from some of New Jersey’s bat experts.

Registration for this program is available through the event website.

Bats have a reputation as being spooky or even fearsome, but they are actually some of the most beneficial animals to people; and right now, bats need our help. Join CWF Stephanie Feigin for a presentation about the species that are found in New Jersey and what role you can play to protect these amazing animals.

We need help to clean up a large amount of litter from one of the best natural nest sites for northern diamondback terrapins on Absecon Bay.

Please check out our event on Facebook to learn more

Join CWF at Leonardo State Marina for the grand opening of our Nature Center, in partnership with NJ Division of Parks, on Saturday, October 28!

This partnership allows CWF and Leonardo State Marina to help educate the public about this important coastal habitat and the diverse wildlife species that call it home.

Join us for our 1st Trick or Treat costume parade and contest, pet costume contest, pumpkin painting and a live turtle. CWF Wildlife Ecologist Stephanie Feigin will also be there with a live bat!