< August 2012 >

Bats are some of nature's most beneficial animals yet they are often misunderstood and demonized. Come and learn some facts about bats and help us to dispel some of the myths and falacies about nature's only true flying mammals. Learn about some of CWF's research to help NJ's declining bat populations.

Join us for an evening bat walk at the beautiful and historic Duke Farms Estate. Come learn more about these fascinating (and fascinatingly important!) flying mammals as day turns into night. We'll use an acoustic detector to help identify bats as they pass overhead, swoop for a drink of water, and gobble up insects.

FREE and family-friendly, but registration is limited! Must RSVP.

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED - SORRY!

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.

Come learn about the amazing, insect-eating, acrobatic bats in your backyard...and what you can do to keep them around! Then watch for the flying mammals as day turns into night above beautiful White Lake. We'll use an acoustic detector to help identify bats as they pass overhead, swoop for a drink of water, and gobble up insects.

Hosted by The Nature Conservancy at the historic Vass House, and led by CWF bat biologist MacKenzie Hall. This program is free and family-friendly. RSVPs are appreciated.

Learn about the plants and animals that are found in the pond and stream outside the nature center. Take a turn trying to catch and identify them and discover some of the unique adaptations that enable them to survive.

Summer is the season for butterflies. Take a hike with Charlene Smith, CWF Naturalist, and discover the diversity of butterflies that live in and around Allaire. Get up close and personal with the nature center's monarch butterfly exhibit.

Join Allaire Naturalist Charlene Smith and Nick Pollack from Rutgers on a morning walk to look for reptiles and amphibians that make their home in Allaire State Park.

Learn about the plants and animals that are found in the pond and stream outside the nature center. Take a turn trying to catch and identify them and discover some of the unique adaptations that enable them to survive.