Fall and Winter 2010

EVERY DAY AT LORRIMER SANCTUARY

PROGRAM REGISTRATION – PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS, since group size is limited and a minimum number of participants is necessary. Paid registration, including a daytime phone number, at least one week prior to the program ensures a place. Checks should be made payable to Lorrimer Sanctuary, P.O. Box 125, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.

2010 CIDERFEST

Sunday, October 24

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Free Admission

Join us for our eigth annual Apple Cider Festival as we celebrate the wonders of the fall season. Bring your friends and family for a day of autumn fun with nature hikes, arts and crafts, apple games, and cider making. Meet special guests, make your own applesauce, or relax by the birdfeeders with a cup of hot cider. All are welcome and admission is free!

BIRDING FIELD TRIPS

Join us for any one of the field trips listed below led by our senior naturalist, Patrick Scheuer. All trips will start at 8:00 A.M. (unless otherwise noted), lasting until around noon. Preregistration is required by mailing your registration fee, along with address and daytime phone number, at least one week prior to each trip. Directions to meeting place will be phoned or mailed upon receipt of registration.
Cost per trip:
$8 members, $12 nonmembers.

Saturday, August 29 - Garret Mountain

Garret Mountain Reservation sits atop the First Watchung Mountain overlooking Paterson and the surrounding urban areas of northeastern New Jersey.   Garret is known as one of the best places in the East to see migrant songbirds- warblers, vireos, sparrows, flycatchers, etc.

 

Sunday, September 19 – Old Mine Road

Join associate naturalist Carole Hughes for a birding on Old Mine Road along the Delaware for passerines and other surprises.

Meet at 8:15 a.m.

 

Sunday, September 26 -Hackensack Meadowlands

Once known only as a garbage dump, the tidal flats and marshes are now an important resting and feeding place for migrating birds. This trip will focus on late fall migrants and winter residents of the marshes. This trip is a good opportunity to see several species of ducks and raptors.

 

Saturday, October 2 – Allendale Celery Farm

Allendale Celery Farm expert Rob Fanning will guide you there in search of passerines and other surprises.

Meet at 8:45 a.m.

 

Sunday, November 14 and

Sunday, December 19 -Hackensack Meadowlands

Once known only as a garbage dump, the tidal flats and marshes are now an important resting and feeding place for migrating birds. This trip will focus on the winter residents of the marshes. This trip is a good opportunity to see several species of ducks and raptors. Bald Eagle and Peregrine Falcon are distinct possibilities!

 

In Search of Eagles- the Upper Delaware River

Sunday, January 2

The Upper Delaware River in the scenic Pocono Mountains is a winter stronghold for the majestic Bald Eagle. As rivers and lakes to the north freeze over, eagles along with ducks and other waterfowl, move southward in search of open water along the Upper Delaware River. What better way to start the New Year than by seeing our national bird in action?

 

EAGLE WATCHING VAN TRIP

In Search of Eagles- the Upper Delaware River

Sunday, January 16

Van departs Lorrimer Sanctuary at 8:00am and returns around 4:00pm

Travel with us in a comfortable passenger van as we explore the upper reaches of the Delaware River in search of Bald Eagles and other wintertime specialties! Pack a lunch and something warm to drink.

Limited to 12 participants so register early! $32 members, $40 nonmembers

 

Liberty State Park

Sunday, February 6

Liberty State Park hosts and impressive gathering of wintering waterfowl, other water birds, and raptors. Possibilities include: Great Cormorant, Northern Harrier, and Long-eared Owl. Great birding plus great views of the NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty.

 

WOODCOCK WONDER VAN TRIP

Sunday, March 27

Van departs Lorrimer Sanctuary at 4:00pm and returns around 9:00pm

Also called timberdoodle, googly-eyes, and bogsucker, the American Woodcock has a wonderful and somewhat humorous courtship display. For this van trip we’ll travel to a woodcock hotspot in the Delaware Water Gap National Park to witness the nuptial dance of this unusual bird. Along the way, we’ll scan the Delaware River for Bald Eagles and stop at the Pocono EE Center for a BYO dinner. The woodcock show begins after dinner, just as the sun sets.

Limited to 12 participants so register early! $27 members, $35 nonmembers

FAMILY NATURE PROGRAMS

Lorrimer Sanctuary invites families, friends, and nature lovers of all ages to join us for an exploration of the winter world. Educational and fun, these Family Nature Programs are perfect for beginning naturalists and their families. Preregistration is required for all programs.
Cost: $12 per family for members,
$15 per family for nonmembers (unless noted otherwise).

BIRDFEEDING 101

Sunday, October 3

Noon to 1:00 p.m.

It’s time to get those birdfeeders up and filled for the season! This mini-clinic on bird feeding will get you started with the right kind of feeders and seed for your backyard. Bothered by squirrels? Learn how to stop (or at least redirect) the ‘gray scourge.’ We’ll even build a birdfeeder you can take home to your own backyard

 

FAMILY HIKE TO RAMAPO LAKE

Sunday, October 10

10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join our sanctuary director Pat Scheuer for this special family hike to Ramapo Lake and back. Along the way we’ll keep an eye out for resident wildlife and signs of the fall season. Once at the lake, frogs, snakes, and turtles can be found basking on the shorelines. The trail is about two miles and suitable for children ages 5 and up. Bring snack to enjoy by the lake!

 

LEAVES ON PARADE

Sunday, October 17

Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Fall is a spectacular time of year when leaves are turning red, gold, and brown and falling all around. This program will introduce kids to the unique characteristics of leaves and to the diversity of Lorrimer’s forest habitat through collection, observation, and art.

 

SEEDS PLEASE

Sunday, November 7

Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Before winter’s chill sets in, plants release their seeds to ensure the next generation. The seeds have adapted different ways of getting around--some float on the wind, others stick to clothes and fur, and some are passed through the digestive tract of birds and other animals. Come explore the sanctuary's woods and fields for the different kinds of seeds found there.

BADGES AND MORE

Scout programs at the Lorrimer Nature Sanctuary
Scouts! Get on track with nature this season at the Lorrimer Nature Sanctuary. We’re offering these special programs to all scout groups now through December, 2010. All programs are taught by professional naturalist Pat Scheuer on our 14-acre nature sanctuary.

Wilderness Survival. A scout favorite! Learn what it takes to survive in the wilderness. Students will learn how to prepare for a hike, use a map and compass, build a survival shelter, collect water, and make fire the primitive way. What you learn could save your life!

Radical Reptiles. Often feared and misunderstood, reptiles are among the most incredible and fascinating animals on the planet. Through demonstrations, discussion, and class participation, this program will allow your troop an up-close look at live turtles and snakes in a safe and respectful environment.

Incredible Insects. Your scouts will really ’bug out’ over this program! Learn what makes an insect an insect and discover the ecological roles they play, their habitats, and their adaptations. Using nets and bug boxes, we’ll venture into insect habitats to collect and observe some insect specimens.

Animal Tracking and Observation. Native Americans relied on their ability to track and find animals for survival. Today, learning to track animals is a skill anyone can learn – even in their own backyard. Find out what animals do when we’re not looking by searching the sanctuary for clues like tracks, scats, nests, and homes.

Orienteering 101. Have you ever been lost in the woods? Learn the basics of using a map and compass to find your way through the outdoors. After a brief indoor lesson, we’ll head outside to put your skills to the test on our orienteering course.

GIRL SCOUTS
Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts: All About Birds, Earth Connections, Wildlife, Your Outdoor Surroundings.

WEBELOS BADGES
Forester: Learn how to identify trees and plants in the area using field guides. Find out how both animals and people use this valuable resource.
Naturalist: Participants will study the ecology of the forest with a hands-on hike in search of plants and animals.

WOLF AND BEAR
ACHIEVEMENTS
Sharing Your World with Wildlife (Achievement #5): Participants will learn about local wildlife and the places they live. Find out how animals are protected and what endangered species are.

Birds (Elective #13): Find out all about the basics of birds. Through games, outdoor exploration, and bird-watching, participants will discover physical adaptations and behavioral differences among birds.

Building for Birds: Feeders or Houses*: Help the birds in your backyard by building a feeder (autumn) or a birdhouse (spring).
*Additional per-scout cost for materials.

Programs are 1- to 1½-hours long and cost $5 per participant or $75 for groups of less than 15. A $75 deposit per program is required to hold your reservation. Payment of any remaining balance is due upon arrival on the date of the program.
To schedule a visit, please contact us at 201.891.2185. To facilitate scheduling, please call with several possible program dates and times – we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
Supervision and discipline of participants is the responsibility of the chaperones at all times. Please make sure all students are dressed for the weather.

BIRTHDAY PARTY
CELEBRATIONS AT LORRIMER SANCTUARY
Parents, are you looking for a fun AND educational way to celebrate your child’s upcoming birthday? How about a party with a nature theme at the Lorrimer Sanctuary?

The birthday celebration includes: Two-hour rental of our classroom, including a one-hour program conducted by one of our expert naturalists. Call Lorrimer for seasonally available program choices and birthday activities.
Setup/Cleanup: We will provide the tables, chairs, garbage and recycling cans.
Parents are responsible for tablecloths (optional), plates, cups, flatware, napkins, food, and beverages.

Lorrimer Sanctuary is available for birthday parties on both Saturdays and Sundays after 1:00 P.M. and can be scheduled as late as 4:00 P.M.

Birthday celebrations last for two hours, and additional time can be scheduled in half-hour increments for an additional $50 per half-hour.

A $50 nonrefundable deposit is required to hold your space. Spaces fill up quickly, so please register in advance! Limit: 20 children.
Cost: $150 for members,
$200 for nonmembers.

Don’t forget the Lorrimer Sanctuary gift shop, where you can get everything on your shopping gift list. We carry books, field guides, binoculars, videos, CDs and tapes, bird feeders, T-shirts, puppets, nature gift items, and more.

SANCTUARY NOTES

THANKS to our young volunteers Michal Krasnow, Brian Moran, and Colin Knight for keeping the animals clean and happy and for all the other hard work.
THANKS to Ramapo College, the Academy of Holy Angels, and all the Eagle Scouts for the trail work.
THANKS to all of our summer camp counselors for another great camp season.
A big “THANK YOU” to all our volunteers who donate their time and energy to NJAS and the Lorrimer Sanctuary: Jackie Arkin, Michele Svedrofsky, and Ingrid Kenrick for staffing the store every week (you guys are doing GREAT with the new POS system!); Gordon Schultze for his continued support in the store and in the field; the Fyke Nature Association for its support of Lorrimer Sanctuary; Pat Brotherton for updating the bulletin board every season; Randy Zeberl for maintaining the honey bee hives (Lorrimer honey is on sale now!); Sam Upchurch for all the photography work; Abma’s Farm for their continued support of the apple cider programs, and everyone else.

 

Members receive discounts on program fees. If you are not a member and would like to become one, consider Joining New Jersey Audubon Society.

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