Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary

Create an easy paper quilling design and frame it in a shadow box. Led by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher Naturalist. Create an easy quilling design of a bird, flower, mushroom, or animal and frame it in a shadow box. Quilling is an ancient art of rolled paper. All materials including the shadow box are supplied. Give your creation as a gift or showcase it in a special spot at home. Cost: $25.00 Ticket sale ends on 11//21 at 4:00 PM. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today!

Led by Joy Mentzer, Certified Forest Bathing Guide Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku. It is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in nature. Forest bathing is a slow walk where people are guided through a sequence of invitations to slow down, be present with our senses, and experience the natural environment. Research studies have shown the practice of forest bathing has many benefits. The impact on our health is substantial: lowering blood pressure, boosting immune function, improving quality of sleep, and decreasing stress & anxiety. The practice of forest bathing creates a path to reconnect and deepen the relationship to nature, to others, to our communities, and to ourselves. The health of nature and the health of people are woven together. Joy is a certified Forest Bathing Guide through the Shinrin Yoku Association. She strives to live a life that honors the connection between nature and people. Ticket sale ends 11/15 at 4:00 PM. COST: $45 members, $55 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel,

Attention young birders! Join us at Scherman Hoffman for a fall migration birding experience. Led by Angus Macaulay, Teacher Naturalist Attention young birders! It’s fall bird migration time! Our year-round resident birds are joined by numerous species headed south. This is the perfect time to get started birding or add new species to your life list. All birding experience levels are welcome. Loaner binoculars and all instructions are included. Registration is limited to ten participants per date, so don’t miss out! For youth ages 10 to 16 years. COST: $20 members, $30 nonmembers. Registration required. Ticket sale ends 10/31 at 4:00 PM. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.

Join NJ Audubon Naturalist on the Scherman Hoffman observation deck for a bird’s eye view of the fall migration. We’ll be looking for migrating raptors and any passerines passing through. Marvel at the spectacular views of Broad-winged Hawk kettles as they fly over the sanctuary, Bald Eagles, and other raptors. Hawkwatches are scheduled for Thursdays, September 11, 18, and 25, and October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Loaner binoculars will be available. NOTE: a hawk watch day will be cancelled if there is rain, snow, or weather warnings. COST: FREE Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.

Native trees, shrubs and wildflowers will be available for sale during our annual Fall Native Plant Sale at the Scherman Hoffman Nature Center! Native plants benefit pollinators, such as bees and hummingbirds, and the caterpillars upon which both resident and migratory birds depend. Help create the habitat that is needed to attract wildlife to your backyard. Fall is the perfect time to plant perennials, shrubs and trees in order to give plants time to establish roots before the ground freezes, so that they are ready to flower and leaf out the following year. Some of the trees that will be available for sale include Common pawpaw, Eastern redbud and Common persimmon. Shrubs that will be available include Sweet pepperbush, American witch-hazel, Winterberry, Spicebush, Pussy willow, Elderberry, Steeplebush and Highbush blueberry. Flowering perennials that will be available include Swamp milkweed, Purple coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Wild ginger, Butterfly weed, and Cardinal flower. We will have Cinnamon fern available, as well as Trumpet vine, and many other species. Come early to find the plant that you are looking for.

You’re invited to join us for our Monarch Madness family friendly event! We will have butterfly displays and a butterfly garden tour. Little ones can enjoy a story, game, and a craft about Monarchs. Learn about Monarch Butterfly migration. Make your backyard Monarch friendly with Swamp Milkweed plugs we will have available for purchase. New Jersey Audubon Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, 07924 shws@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.org COST: FREE Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.