Conservation

Conservation
Here we detail recent conservation issues which may be of particular interest to Cape May birdwatchers and residents. For fuller details of New Jersey Audubon's excellent conservation program click here.

 

New Jersey Audubon and Cape May Point State Park to Host Volunteer Restoration Event
 
 
Volunteers pulling clematis during last year's invasive vine pull at CMPSP, By Suzanne Treyger
 
Cape May Point, N.J. – The Cape Island Habitat Restoration Task Force (CIHRTF), a partnership organized by New Jersey Audubon, is kicking of the month of June by hosting a volunteer restoration event open to all members of the public. CIHRTF is an invasive species management partnership that includes NJ Audubon, the NJ chapter of The Nature Conservancy, NJ Division of Parks and Forestry, NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, homeowners, and anyone who is interested in learning more about invasive species issues on Cape Island as well as promoting native species and restoring wildlife habitat.

Saturday, June 1st, 2013
Invasive Plant Removal at Cape May Point State Park
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meet in front of the Hawk Watch platform at Cape May Point State Park, Cape May Point, NJ
 
New Jersey Audubon and the CIHRTF are looking for volunteers to help cut and remove invasive vines, including porcelain berry and English ivy, from a maritime forest restoration site within Cape May Point State. Maritime forests are typically found along the coast and consist of both dune woodlands and forested uplands which provide vital resources to many wildlife species, including migratory birds. Please come dressed in work clothes and bring work gloves and pruners if you have them. Light refreshments will be served. For more information and to register, please contact Kristen Meistrell at kristen.meistrell@njaudubon.org or (609) 861-1608 ext. 29.
Don’t forget your binoculars for viewing birds and butterflies!