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Hidden Cape May: Natural Wonders

Available Spring and Fall 2025

Congress Hall

Venture out with the Nature Center of Cape May to explore our town's hidden trailways and natural phenomena.

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From sunset walks on the beach to leisurely strolls by the lighthouse, enjoyment of Cape May’s natural beauty comes easy. However, beyond first glance, there’s a new world for you to discover! For example, did you know that horseshoe crabs swarm the banks of the Delaware Bay every spring, and are accompanied by flocks of shorebirds, ready to feast? Or, that in the fall, Monarch butterflies and predatory birds fill our skies by the thousands?

These phenomena are elusive. You have to be in the right place at the right time, and have the right guides with you to see them. And now, we’re excited to offer a package that guarantees both! Venture out with the Nature Center of Cape May to discover a hidden side of our seaside town.

Included in this package:

Deluxe overnight accommodations
A Guided Adventure led by the Nature Center of Cape May
Shuttle Transportation to and from your adventure
Your choice of Breakfast or Lunch in the Blue Pig Tavern*

Seasonal Themes

Hidden Cape May

In Cape May, spring dazzles with migrating seabirds and the fascinating sight of horseshoe crabs nesting along the shore. Fall transforms the coast into a monarch butterfly haven and offers thrilling views of hawks and eagles hunting overhead. Both seasons deliver unforgettable wildlife experiences.

Spring is prime migration time in Cape May! We will begin our birding adventure at the “Springwatch”, Cape May Bird Observatory’s annual spring migration research site. The counters and naturalists will point out migrating birds and discuss trends they have observed throughout the years. Next, we will visit the Nature Center of Cape May to learn all about horseshoe crabs and the migratory shorebirds that feast on their eggs. We will walk the beach of the Cape May Harbor to witness horseshoe crab spawning while looking for birds like semi-palmated sandpipers, sanderling, ruddy turnstones, and dunlin.

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Sample Itinerary

Sunday

Warm Welcome

Check-in to Congress Hall

4:00pm

Evening

at Leisure

Monday

Day of Exploration

Guided Adventure with the Nature Center of Cape May

9:00am

Breakfast or Lunch at the Blue Pig Tavern

at Leisure

Tuesday

Fond Farewells

Parting Words and Check-Out

11:00am

Venture out with the Nature Center of Cape May to explore our town’s hidden trailways and natural phenomena.

About Your Host

The Nature Center of Cape May

The Nature Center of Cape May was founded in 1992, with the twin goals of creating a responsible stewardship program for open space surrounding Cape May Harbor and providing environmental education for people of all ages. The Center’s focus on “hands-on” activities reflects a philosophy of personal responsibility for education.

Adopted by the New Jersey Audubon in 1995, the Nature Center of Cape May is a staffed nature center and open to the public. The environmental education campus, located on the shores of beautiful Cape May Harbor in Cape May, includes the Trucksess Welcome Center, a three-story observation tower, indoor observation lounge, three classrooms, exhibit aquaria, a small gift shop, and multiple themed display gardens. The harbor and adjacent area provide natural classrooms that are used in the center’s programs. In addition, the nature center is close to a diversity of habitats, which are easily incorporated into its programs.

To learn more about the Nature Center of Cape May, visit NJAudubon.org.