NJ Audubon Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
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About Us
New Jersey Audubon fosters environmental awareness and a conservation ethic among New Jersey's citizens; protects New Jersey's birds, mammals, other animals, and plants, especially endangered and threatened species; and promotes preservation of New Jersey's valuable natural habitats.
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Contact Information
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Call 908-396-6386
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Saturday February 14 5:00am - 7:00am EST
NJ Audubon: Count the Birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count
Join us in our Welcome Center and learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count and count the birds at our feeders with us. Join Dorothy Smullen, Teacher Naturalist, to count the birds at the bird feeding station from the comfort of the Welcome Center/Nature Store. Learn ho......More
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Saturday February 14 8:00am - 9:00am EST
NJ Audubon: Valentine’s Day Walk
Bring your valentine and join our Naturalist for an informal and informative outdoor walk to explore and enjoy Winter’s wonders waiting for us to discover. Registration required at Eventbrite by 2/13 at 4:00 PM. COST: FREE Interested in becoming a member? Please click o......More
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Saturday February 14 8:00am - 10:30am EST
NJ Audubon: Digital Photography Workshop: Landscape Photography
Instructor: David DesRochers, Associate Naturalist This program will focus on techniques for finding and capturing unique images of the endless natural art our planet has to offer. Subjects covered include equipment, planning, composition, and capture. In addition, the ......More
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Friday February 20 5:00am - 11:00am EST
Open Air/ Open Space Art Exhibition at the Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery
Experience Open Air / Open Space, a juried art exhibit celebrating Somerset County’s Open Space Preservation Program, featured in the Wayrick Art Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Scherman Hoffman Nature Center from February 6 through March 25. This special exhibition sho......More
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Saturday February 21 4:30am - 5:45am EST
IN-PERSON Nature Infused Yoga
Led by Kristen Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher and NJ Audubon Senior Research Scientist Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary ......More
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Saturday February 21 4:30am - 5:45am EST
VIRTUAL Nature Infused Yoga
Led by Kristin Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher. Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary all levels welcome. For ages 15 years an......More
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Saturday February 21 8:00am - 9:30am EST
NJ Audubon: Bluebird Nestbox Workshop
Led by Stephanie Punnett, Program Director Entice bluebirds to your backyard with a nest box to raise their young! Eastern Bluebirds are great insect eaters. In this workshop you will assemble a nest box from a kit and learn how to maintain your nest box. We’ll look at ......More
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Sunday February 22 7:30am - 9:30am EST
NJ Audubon: Fly Tying Workshop for Beginners
Led by Angus Macaulay, Teacher Naturalist Nothing matches the satisfaction of catching a fish on a fly you’ve tied yourself. Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to tie fly patterns proven to be effective on local waters. A discussion of stream ecology and entom......More
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Friday February 27 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Spring Dance of the Woodcock at Negri Nepote Native Grassland
Led by Chris and Paula Williams, NJ Audubon Associate Naturalists. The American Woodcock, a long-billed woodland bird, probes in soft wet soil of wetlands and eats its weight in worms each day. Woodcock return to Franklin Township in late winter or early spring to ma......More
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Saturday February 28 4:30am - 5:45am EST
IN-PERSON Nature Infused Yoga
Led by Kristen Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher and NJ Audubon Senior Research Scientist Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary ......More
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Saturday February 28 4:30am - 5:45am EST
VIRTUAL Nature Infused Yoga
Led by Kristin Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher. Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary all levels welcome. For ages 15 years an......More
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Saturday February 28 7:30am - 9:30am EST
Volunteers of Scherman Hoffman: Soup Fest and Fun!
Calling all soup lovers and trivia buffs! The Volunteers of Scherman Hoffman (VOSH) invite you to warm up your winter with our delicious Soup Fest and Fun on February 28, 2026, from 12:30-2:30 pm. Dust off your favorite soup recipe and bring it ready to eat in a crock p......More
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Sunday March 1 8:00am - 9:30am EST
NJ Audubon: Sunday Afternoon Bird Walk
Led by Jeremy Cohen, Associate Naturalist Join our naturalist for a Sunday afternoon family bird walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. Bring the family or just yourself. We’ll look for the sanctuary’s winter resident birds. Loaner binoculars will be available. Re......More
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Sunday March 1 8:00am - 9:00am EST
NJ Audubon: Winter Plein Air Techniques with Oil Pastel Workshop
Teaching Artist: Ingrid Marie Harbour Join plein air artist, Ingrid Marie Harbour, from the Open Air / Open Space art exhibit for an oil pastel workshop. Enjoy stunning winter scenery from the warmth of the New Jersey Audubon building as you observe nature and create sm......More
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Friday March 6 5:00am - 11:00am EST
Open Air/ Open Space Art Exhibition at the Wayrick Wildlife Art Gallery
Experience Open Air / Open Space, a juried art exhibit celebrating Somerset County’s Open Space Preservation Program, featured in the Wayrick Art Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Scherman Hoffman Nature Center from February 6 through March 25. This special exhibition sho......More
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Friday March 6 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Spring Dance of the Woodcock at Negri Nepote Native Grassland
Led by Chris and Paula Williams, NJ Audubon Associate Naturalists. The American Woodcock, a long-billed woodland bird, probes in soft wet soil of wetlands and eats its weight in worms each day. Woodcock return to Franklin Township in late winter or early spring to ma......More
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Saturday March 7 4:00am - 5:00am EST
NJ Audubon: Primer for Spring Birding at Hawk Rise
Led by Angus Macaulay, NJ Audubon Teacher Naturalist Spring will bring some of the best birding of the year. Now is the time to get ready! Join us at Hawk Rise for a birding walk along the trails of Hawk Rise, and a discussion of the resources available to birders. We w......More
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Saturday March 7 8:00am - 11:00am EST
Summer Camp Open House
Welcome to the Summer Camp Open House! Join us at New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary for your chance to learn all about our exciting summer camp programs at two of our local nature centers! Staff from Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary will be ava......More
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Saturday March 7 8:00am - 10:00am EST
NJ Audubon: Wingspan Board Game Tutorial and Bonus Bird Walk
Join our tutorial game day and learn how to play Wingspan! 1:00 to 2:30 – Wingspan is a popular, fun, nature-oriented board game chock full of bird facts and beautiful bird illustrations. Our tutorial session will be focused on a review of game objectives, set-up, playe......More
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Sunday March 8 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
NJ Audubon: The Story of Chocolate and Migrating Birds
Presented by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher/Naturalist Learn all about the history and production of chocolate and the migratory birds of the cacao trees. Did you know that dark chocolate has a health benefit? Learn about that and the cultural history, growth, and production ......More