Mindful Birding at South Cape May Meadows - Day 1

Name: Mindful Birding at South Cape May Meadows - Day 1
Start: 2024-10-25T08:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-25T10:30:00-04:00
Location: South Cape May Meadows Preserve

Schedule

Fri Oct 25 2024 at 08:30 am to 10:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

South Cape May Meadows Preserve | Cape May, NJ

This year’s Birdability Week will take place from October 21-27. Celebrate all week long by attending an accessible and inclusive birding event.
The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey and New Jersey Audubon are co-hosting an inclusive birding outing and nature preserve tour as part of the celebration, on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. This event is open to people of all birding levels, from first-timers to pros. Together at a leisurely pace, we will explore one mile and a half miles of trail at the South Cape May Meadows Preserve. While birding, visitors will learn about the preserve’s history and habitat. At about halfway through the tour, we will gather at the observation platform on the Boardwalk Trail to practice mindful birding for about 20 minutes. This practice aims to deeply engage with and enjoy the birds and nature around you. Feel free to bring a journal for nature journaling!
An American Sign Language interpreter will be available on this tour. Water coolers will be available for attendees to refill their bottles. An accessible portable restroom is available at this preserve. Binoculars will be provided as requested. Accessibility information about the preserve can be found below; if you have further accessibility questions please contact Lily Mullock – [email protected]
This event is limited to 10 people per day; You will receive an email from TNC staff confirming that you have reserved a space on the tour. If you do not receive an email, that means the event is full. If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact Lily Mullock ( [email protected] ) before the event.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/JRPZm7W7rx
South Cape May Meadows Preserve Information
Location: South Cape May Meadows, Sunset Blvd, Cape May, NJ.
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VFXqNr2iiEUg473g8
Parking Information: The back 1/3 of the parking lot is paved concrete, with three designated accessible parking spaces. Additionally, there are 37 standard car spaces on compact gravel.
Restroom: An ADA-compliant portable restroom is situated near the parking area.
Trained service animals are welcome.
Route Information
Surface Type: Firm—compact crushed concrete and recycled plastic boardwalk.
Length: 1.5 miles
Width: Average trail width is 6ft, minimum is 3ft on the bridge crossings.
Average Grade: 5% or less
Average Cross Slope: 5% or less
Benches: There are 11 bench rest areas and 2 picnic tables along this route.
Braille: Five interpretive signs feature braille.