| BERNARDSVILLE, April 21, 2010 — Question: | | | | • And, Rick Radis, one of the state's |
| Where else in New Jersey can you enjoy a | | | | renowned experts on "ephemeral" plants, and all |
| one-of-a-kind outdoor art exhibit based on New | | | | things natural history in New Jersey. |
| Jersey's endangered species? And watch as | | | | |
| your kids track wildlife using actual radio | | | | Sunday's presentations include: |
| telemetry? And see live animals of all kinds, once | | | | • Pete Dunne, internationally acclaimed |
| wild, and now carefully handled for your education | | | | author on birds, birders and natural history will |
| and enjoyment? And enjoy entertaining and | | | | share some of his insights and experiences over |
| educational talks by internationally-known nature | | | | nearly 30 years with NJ Audubon. |
| authors, while your children are right around the | | | | • And Gordon Thomas Ward (see |
| corner learning about the same natural | | | | Saturday) |
| phenomenon, at their level? And learn how to | | | | |
| identify birds first-hand, with expert naturalists in | | | | AND… |
| the field? And take a break and grab a snack, | | | | |
| and sit under a tent to enjoy live outdoor music, | | | | Early birders can arrive at the off-site parking as |
| and so much more, all in one place? All with free | | | | early as 7:00 am to participate in guided walks at |
| admission! | | | | the sanctuary that include a visit to a bird-banding |
| | | | | station. This opportunity ends at 10 am. |
| Answer: Only at the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife | | | | |
| Sanctuary in Bernardsville at our May Days | | | | The May Days Basket Raffles offer over 30 |
| Celebration on May 1st and 2nd, from 10 am to 4 | | | | items for you to win, just by coming! Three |
| pm. We'll even take you there from our off-site | | | | baskets will be raffled each day, with no purchase |
| parking area(s) nearby. It's that easy. | | | | necessary. And special thanks to Dolce Basking |
| | | | | Ridge, our Silent Auction contributor, for their |
| Visit or for the schedule and all the most recent | | | | generous donation of a Romance Weekend |
| information. | | | | Package, valued at $300. |
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| As you enter May Days, you will be greeted by | | | | See all our Donors here: |
| NJ Audubon staff at our Welcome Center. | | | | |
| Please then visit our Friends and Neighbors for | | | | |
| information on all kinds of local nature activities. | | | | Music graciously provided by NJ Folk Project. |
| They are listed here: | | | | OFF-SITE PARKING DIRECTIONS: |
| | | | | May Days participants are asked to utilize off-site |
| | | | | parking nearby. Only handicapped parking will be |
| Bring the little ones, so they can experience | | | | available at the Sanctuary. |
| nature first-hand on the grounds while they | | | | Please park at the Bedwell Middle and Elementary |
| explore the Nature Treasure Hunt, and see live | | | | Schools, 141 Seney Drive, Bernardsville, NJ 07924, |
| animals, and visit the Children's Tent, where there | | | | 1.4 miles from the Sanctuary. Free shuttle buses |
| will be face-painting, craft-making and story-telling. | | | | will make the rounds to and from the Sanctuary |
| | | | | approximately every 10 minutes. Any questions, |
| Older children will also enjoy the Nature Treasure | | | | call the Sanctuary at 908-766-5787. |
| Hunt and especially the Radio Telemetry Wildlife | | | | |
| Tracking Demonstrations, which will take place | | | | FROM 287 NORTH or SOUTH: Take exit 30B |
| about every hour and a half. Please note, there | | | | toward route 202 – Bernardsville |
| is a limit of 12 children for each of these sessions. | | | | Turn Left at the light and proceed for 1.8 miles to |
| | | | | the second traffic light. |
| Inside the new Hoffman Center for Conservation | | | | Turn Right onto Anderson Hill Road and proceed |
| and Environmental Education, visit the new Nature | | | | approximately 5 tenths of a mile. |
| Store and "grown-up" presentations, while your | | | | Turn Right onto Seney Drive and proceed about |
| children have an educational experience with NJ | | | | 3 tenths of a mile. |
| Audubon's environmental educators in the Wayrick | | | | Look for the MAY DAYS sign and turn right into |
| Gallery around the corner. Meet the artist, | | | | the school parking lot. |
| Marcia Poling, whose superb, delicate hand-painted | | | | |
| ornaments are best-sellers in many NJ Audubon | | | | If needed, overflow parking will be available at |
| stores. And don't forget a visit to the | | | | Harding Plaza, 1200 Mt. Kemble Ave. Harding |
| observation deck where you will be greeted by | | | | Township, NJ 07960, which is 1.7 miles from the |
| experts participating in our May Days Big Stay, | | | | sanctuary. Shuttles will arrive every 10 minutes |
| where they will tally all the bird species they can | | | | at this location, as well. |
| see or hear from the deck. | | | | Why off-site parking? |
| | | | | There are two great reasons for our off-site |
| Saturday's presentations include: | | | | parking. First, our main parking area is going to |
| • Don Freiday, Director of Birding | | | | be busy with information and activities from a |
| Programs, New Jersey Audubon Cape May Bird | | | | variety of organizations. Second, we are keeping |
| Observatory, along with Pat Brentano, creator of | | | | the habitat around the sanctuary safe and healthy |
| the outdoor exhibit. | | | | for wildlife, and you. Please think of this minor |
| • Gordon Thomas Ward, author of | | | | inconvenience as part of the fun. And, thanks |
| Ghosts of Central Jersey: Historic Haunts of the | | | | for coming!! Enjoy! |
| Somerset Hills, which is his most recent book of | | | | For more information: Mike Anderson, Director of |
| many about NJ nature and natural history | | | | Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Lillian |
| • Allen Barlow, co-author of the new Field | | | | Armstrong, New Jersey AudubonCommunications |
| Guide to Dragonflies and Damselflies of New | | | | Liaison (609) 861-1608, ext. 22. |
| Jersey | | | | |