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Cape May Bird Observatory - Cape May. Founded in 1975 by the New Jersey Audubon Society*, the Cape May Bird Observatory (CMBO) is a leader in research, environmental education, bird conservation, and recreational birding activities. Our mission: to understand and instill appreciation of the needs of resident and migrating birds so that human ambitions do not undermine them. Funded almost entirely by the support of an international membership, two facilities serve our members' interests and needs.*New Jersey Audubon Society, founded in 1897, is senior to (and has no affiliation with) the National Audubon Society. The Center for Research and Education The Center for Research and Education in Goshen was opened in 1997. This 8,600 square-foot center, surrounded by 26 acres of marsh and upland, is strategically located to access the natural wealth of New Jersey's Delaware Bayshore. Open 9am to 4:30pm, seven days a week, the facility focuses on backyard habitat and backyard bird watching, with displays, a bookstore featuring natural history books, optics, bird feeders and supplies, a 170-seat lecture room, outside observation deck, natural landscaping demonstrating model backyard habitat, wildlife art gallery, and offices for staff. DIRECTIONS TO THE CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FROM THE NORTH and NORTHWEST - Take Rt. 55 south to the end, which merges onto Rt. 47. Continue south onto Rt. 347 (which rejoins Rt. 47 just north of Dennisville). Continue south on Rt. 47 through Dennisville and past the turn off for Rt. 83. Go through the traffic light at Rt. 657 (Southville Restaurant on corner) and continue exactly 1 mile. The CENTER will be on your left just around a bend in the road. FROM THE NORTHEAST- Take the Garden State Parkway south to Exit 17. Turn left (west) at the bottom of the exit ramp and proceed to the light at Rt. 9. Turn left (south) and continue for several miles until Rt. 83. Take Rt. 83 west (right) to Rt. 47. At Rt. 47 turn left (south) and follow directions from above.
The Northwood Center When you think of Cape May, think nature, and when you think nature, think of the Cape May Bird Observatory - the nature resource center since 1976. The Northwood Center is the perfect one-stop shop for the nature lover on your list! We have the finest selection of binoculars and spotting scopes (all selected by optics expert, Pete Dunne), field guides, and a variety of books about nature for adults and children. We offer walks, programs, and workshops throughout the year. Stop and pick up our schedule or browse our website for information on private guides for hire, daily walks, special programs & workshops, special events and more! Gift certificates are available for merchandise, our naturalists led field trips, and private guides for hire. So find out what's new and exciting in the natural world and stop by the Northwood Center overlooking Lily Lake in Cape May Point. Relax on our garden benches and enjoy the view of Lily Lake or come inside and check out the sightings sheet on the latest bird and nature sightings; get a view through our wonderful selection of binoculars and spotting scopes. Hours - Open Thursday thru Monday, 9 AM to 4:30 PM (closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays) DIRECTIONS TO THE NORTHWOOD CENTER FROM THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY - Follow Parkway to the end; proceed through traffic light over large canal bridge and stay straight. You will then be on Lafayette Street all the way into Cape May. At the end of Lafayette, you’ll come to a T-Head at Collier’s Liquor Store. Bear right and follow the road but bear slightly left (go past Swain’s Hardware store) through 2 traffic lights. The 2nd traffic light will put you on Sunset Blvd. Go straight to Lighthouse Avenue; take a left on Lighthouse; take 2nd right onto East Lake Drive. Park along the roadside. FROM ROUTE 55 - Take Rt. 55 South to the end, which merges onto Rt. 47. Continue south onto Rt. 347 (which rejoins Rt. 47 just north of Dennisville). Continue south on Rt. 47 for about 35 minutes until you reach the traffic light at the intersection of Rt 626 (Railroad Avenue). Take a right onto Rt 626 and continue on this road for about 15 minutes. Rt 626 becomes Seashore Road. Continue straight and will come to a large intersection at Rt 9; cross the intersection and continue over the small canal bridge. Rt 626 now becomes Broadway. At the next traffic light, take a right onto Sunset Blvd. Go straight to Lighthouse Avenue; take a left on Lighthouse; take 2nd right onto East Lake Drive. Park along the roadside.
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