NATURAL HISTORY OUTREACH PROGRAMS
For garden clubs, nature clubs, conservation groups, bird clubs, civic and women's groups, church groups and societies, New Jersey Audubon Society presents the following lecture and slide programs.
Natural History Slide Presentations
New Jersey Audubon staff offers informative and entertaining slide presentations on the following topics. Contact the NJAS center closest to you for more information about one of these presentations, reservations and fees. Each center also offers additional titles - please ask for their natural history presentation brochure. 
The Natural History of Owls
Eight species of owls regularly occur in New Jersey. Learn about their primarily nocturnal habits and life histories, the sounds they make, and how to identify these fascinating creatures.
Wildflowers of New Jersey
New Jersey’s geographic location creates an overlap between northern and southern climates, which in turn increases the diversity of plant and animal species in the state. Travel to a variety of New Jersey’s habitats to learn about the numerous wildflowers that occur here. 
The Natural History of Hawks
Many species of hawks migrate through, breed, and/or winter in New Jersey. Hawk watching is a growing hobby and people are fascinated with these types of birds. Learn about their habits and life histories, when and where they migrate, and how to identify them.
Backyard Habitat for Birds and Butterflies
New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country and there is an incredible amount of pressure on the state’s habitats and open space. One way to maintain and/or increase the variety of animals in local neighborhoods is to create a suitable backyard habitat. Learn how to create feeding, resting, drinking areas as well as places for animals to take shelter. 
Looking At Birds in Winter
Many birds visit our state only during the winter months and this is an excellent time to begin birdwatching. Numbers of birds can be attracted to feeding stations which allows for close-up views and less foliage makes it easier to actually see the birds in their natural habitat. Learn to identify our winter visitors.
Common Birds of New Jersey
New Jersey’s state bird list exceeds 420 species. Some of these records include historical sightings or single sightings of birds that have shown up in the state only once, but a good portion of the total number occur in New Jersey as migrants or nesting species. Learn which birds are the most common and during which season and in what habitat you would most likely see them.
Contact the center nearest to you for more information and to schedule any of the programs listed.
WEIS ECOLOGY CENTER
Passaic County
150 Snake Den Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 835-2160
E-mail: weis@njaudubon.org
LORRIMER SANCTUARY
Bergen County
790 Ewing Avenue
PO Box 125
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-2185
E-mail: lorrimer@njaudubon.org
SCHERMAN-HOFFMAN WILDLIFE
SANCTUARY
Somerset County
11 Hardscrabble Road
PO Box 693
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 766-5787, Fax (908) 766-7775
E-mail: scherman-hoffman@njaudubon.org
PLAINSBORO PRESERVE
Middlesex County
80
Scotts Corner Road
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 897-9400
E-mail:
plainsboro@njaudubon.org
SANDY HOOK BIRD OBSERVATORY
Monmouth County
20 Hartshorne Drive
PO Box 553
Ft. Hancock, NJ 07732
(732) 872-2500
E-mail: shbo@njaudubon.org
RANCOCAS NATURE CENTER
Burlington County
794 Rancocas Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-2495
E-mail: rancocas@njaudubon.org
NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY
Cape May County
1600 Delaware Avenue
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 898-8848
E-mail: nccm@njaudubon.org
CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY
Cape May County
1: The Northwood Center
701 East Lake Drive
PO Box 3
Cape May Point, NJ 08212
609-884-2736
E-mail: cmbo1@njaudubon.org
2: The Center for Research and Education
600 Route 47 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-0700
E-mail: cmbo2@njaudubon.org
For a complete listing of all events and programs offered by New Jersey Audubon Society, see our Calendar of Events.
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