OCT 10 - 13

Join American Littoral Society naturalists Alexandra Kanonik and Michelle Rebilas for a fall wildlife weekend in gorgeous Cape May, NJ. Participants are likely to see all kinds of migrating raptors, shorebirds, songbirds and maybe a surprise or two.

Trip cost includes three nights lodging at the Cape May Point Science Center (CMPSC).

The CMPSC has a mix of single rooms with King, Queen and Twin size beds. Please let us know your preferences either in the “Notes” box when you register or by email to Alexandra. We will provide a final room list for everyone before the trip by Monday, October 7.

CMPSC will not have refrigerators or microwaves in your assigned rooms. There are shared single-person occupancy bathrooms with showers on each floor and wing of the Center available to guests. Guests are asked to bring their own towels/toiletries for use in bathrooms. The Center will also have very limited fridge/freezer space for storing perishables and the main kitchen will be available to use for catering/outsourcing options. We will offer coffee and light refreshments in the morning for breakfast. There are also many restaurants in the area that will be open for breakfast which we can recommend to you.

Shared mini-van rental from Manhattan is available with selected registration. Those who register with transport included will be notified of pick-up time and meeting location details by e-mail after they register. Space is limited to (5 seats), on a first come first served basis.

​For more info contact Alexandra Kanonik, Director of the Littoral Society's Northeast Chapter, at [email protected].

TENATIVE TRIP ITINERARY (Subject to change)

Thursday, October 10

• 5:30 PM -7 PM Check-in (please do not arrive before 5pm) at Cape May Point Science Center for lodging, relaxation and enjoyment of the local views. Trail maps with points of interest will be distributed.
• 6:30pm Meet in front of Center for dinner meet-up
• 8 PM: Welcome Dinner at Lucky Bones (included with registration)

 
Friday, October 11

• 7 AM Optional Self-guided Early Bird Walk to Cape May Point Lighthouse, boardwalk trails and/or Hawk Watch Observation Platform
• 8 AM coffee & light breakfast (included with registration)
• 9 AM Seining for fishes with Michelle at Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area
• 12:30-2:00 PM Lunch Break on Own. Meal is not included.
• Two Options for 2pm-3pm program your choice of:
  • 1:30pm-3pm Guided tour with local Historian inside the Science Center
  • 2pm-3pm Guided Hike Up to the Hawk Watch Platform
• 5 PM Dinner on Own. Meal is not included.  Local Recommendations: Carney’s Restaurant & Bar 
• 6:30-8:30pm Guided Stargazing program at the Science Center

 
Saturday, October 12

• 7:30 AM Head out together to have breakfast in town at a recommended restaurant. Meal is not included. Local Recommendation: Dock Mike’s Pancake House
• 9 AM Guided Walk after breakfast at Cox Hall Creek WMA
• 11:00-12:30 PM Lunch in Town on Own. Meal is not included. 
• 1:00 PM - 5 PM 3 hr Whale, Dolphin, & Bird Watch aboard Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center (included with registration)
• 7-9 PM Dinner on Own. Meal is not included.  Local Recommendation:  Rusty Nail

 
Sunday, October 13

• 8 AM coffee & light breakfast (included with registration)
• 9 AM Pack up and Check-out then attend Monarch Tracking Project Demonstration at the Science Center with Project Monarch
• 10 AM Morning Bird Walk at South Cape May Meadows.
• 1 PM Lunch on Own. Meal is not included. Local Recommendation:  Oceanview Diner and Family Restaurant 
• Head Home and enjoy the scenic views along the way!