PO Box 125
790 Ewing Avenue
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-2185
E-mail: lorrimer@njaudubon.org
HOURS:
Wednesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
/ Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
CLOSINGS: December 25,
Christmas Day and January 1, New Year’s Day.
Winter, 2008-09
EVERY DAY AT LORRIMER SANCTUARY
- NJAS Gift Shop and Book Store. Your neighborhood
source for field guides, nature gifts, kids stuff, bird
feeders and accessories, high quality binoculars, and more!
- Exhibits. Our classroom/exhibit room has live
animals, educational displays, and hands-on activities for
kids.
- Trails and Garden. Explore the sanctuary on our
interpretive nature trails. Visit the garden during the
warmer months for an up-close look at butterflies and
hummingbirds. Ask for a guide and activity bag at the visitor
center.
- The View. Relax in front of our famous observation
window, which overlooks an always-busy bird feeding station,
dragonfly pond, and honeybee hives.
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PROGRAM
REGISTRATION
PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS
Group size is limited and a minimum number of
participants are necessary. Paid registration, including
a daytime phone number, at least one week prior to the
program ensures a place. Checks should be made payable
to Lorrimer Sanctuary, P.O. Box 125, Franklin Lakes, NJ
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BIRDING FIELD TRIPS
Join us for any one of the field trips listed below led by
senior naturalist Patrick Scheuer. All trips will start at 8:00
a.m. and last until early afternoon. Preregistration is required
by mailing a registration fee, along with your address and
daytime phone number, at least one week prior to each trip. At
our option, any trip that fails to draw sufficient registrants
may be cancelled and fees refunded. Directions to meeting place
will be phoned or mailed upon receipt of registration.
Cost per trip: $8 members,
$12 nonmembers.
IN SEARCH OF EAGLES – THE UPPER DELAWARE RIVER
Saturday, January 3
The upper Delaware River in the scenic Pocono Mountains is a
winter stronghold for the majestic Bald Eagle. As rivers and
lakes to the north freeze over, eagles – along with ducks and
other waterfowl – move southward in search of open water along
the upper Delaware River. What better way to start the New Year
than by seeing our national bird in action?
EAGLE WATCHING VAN TRIP
In Search of Eagles – the Upper Delaware River
Saturday, January 17
Van departs Lorrimer Sanctuary at 8:00 a.m. and returns around
4:00 p.m.
Travel with us in a comfortable passenger van as we explore the
upper reaches of the Delaware River in search of Bald Eagles and
other wintertime specialties! Pack a lunch and something warm to
drink. Limited to twelve participants, so register early!
Cost: $32 members, $40 nonmembers.
LIBERTY STATE PARK
Sunday, February 1
Liberty State Park hosts an impressive gathering of wintering
waterfowl, other water birds, and raptors. Possibilities
include: Great Cormorant, Northern Harrier, and Long-eared Owl.
Great birding plus great views of the NYC skyline and the Statue
of Liberty.
WOODCOCK WONDER VAN TRIP
Sunday, March 29
Van departs Lorrimer Sanctuary at
4:00 p.m. and returns around 9:00 p.m.
Also called timberdoodle, googly-eyes, and bogsucker, the
American Woodcock has a wonderful and somewhat humorous
courtship display. For this van trip we’ll travel to a woodcock
hotspot in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to
witness the nuptial dance of this unusual bird. Along the way,
we’ll scan the Delaware River for Bald Eagles and stop at the
Pocono Environmental Education Center for a BYO dinner. The
woodcock show begins after dinner, just as the sun sets. Limited
to twelve participants, so register early!
Cost: $27 members, $35 nonmembers.
BIRDSEED SALE DAYS
Saturday, December 6
(Orders due by November 22)
Saturday, February 7
(Orders due by January 24)
Pick up preordered seed 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lorrimer
Sanctuary. NJAS sells the highest quality seed, and your
purchase goes directly to our education and conservation
programs. Be sure to check in at the gift shop for special sales
and warm refreshments! Order forms are sent to members prior to
the sale. If you did not receive an order form or would like
one, call or stop by Lorrimer Sanctuary.
BADGES AND MORE
Scout programs at the Lorrimer Nature Sanctuary
Scouts! Get on track with nature this winter at the Lorrimer
Nature Sanctuary. We’re offering these special programs to all
scout groups now through March 2009. All programs are taught by
professional naturalist Pat “The Nat” Scheuer on our
fourteen-acre nature sanctuary.
Wilderness Survival. A scout favorite! Learn what it
takes to survive in the wilderness. Students will learn how to
prepare for a hike, use a map and compass, build a survival
shelter, collect water, and make fire the primitive way. What
you learn could save your life!
Animal Tracking and Observation. Native Americans relied
on their ability to track and find animals for survival.
Learning to track animals is a skill anyone can learn – even in
your own backyard. Find out what animals do in the winter by
searching the sanctuary for clues like tracks, scats, nests, and
homes.
Winter Bird Feeding. Go on a bird walk around the
sanctuary with our naturalist to learn the winter birds –
cardinals, Blue Jays, chickadees, and more. Learn how you can
attract birds to your own backyard by offering food, water, and
shelter. We’ll even make a bird feeder to take home and get you
started.
Orienteering 101. Have you ever been lost in the woods?
Learn the basics of using a map and compass to find your way
through the outdoors. After a brief indoor lesson, we’ll head
outside to put your skills to the test on our orienteering
course.
Programs are one to one-and-a-half hours long and cost $5
per participant, or $50 for groups of less than ten. A $50
deposit per program is required to hold your reservation.
Payment of any remaining balance is due upon arrival on the date
of the program.
To schedule a visit, please contact us at 201.891.2185
during our business hours. To facilitate scheduling, please call
with several possible program dates and times. We will make
every effort to accommodate your needs.
Supervision and discipline of participants is the
responsibility of the chaperones at all times. Please make sure
all students are dressed for the weather.
FAMILY NATURE PROGRAMS
Lorrimer Sanctuary invites families, friends, and nature lovers
of all ages to join us for an exploration of the winter world.
Educational and fun, these Family Nature Programs are perfect
for beginning naturalists and their families. Preregistration is
required for all programs.
Cost: $12 per family for members;
$15 per family for nonmembers
(unless otherwise noted).
WINTERTIME SCAVENGER HUNT
Sunday, December 14
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Hike the nature trails with our resident naturalist in search of
signs of the season. We’ll look for owl pellets, animal tracks,
bird feathers, and more. Will we find everything on our list?
WHO’S BEEN HERE?
AN INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL TRACKS
Sunday, February 15
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Native Americans and primitive people around the world relied on
their tracking skills as a means of survival. Learning how to
interpret animal tracks and signs is a fun and enjoyable
activity that anyone can learn, even in your own backyard. After
searching the sanctuary trails for signs of our resident
wildlife, we’ll head inside to warm up and make plaster tracks
for you to take home.
SANCTUARY NOTES
A big “THANK YOU!” to all our volunteers who donated their time
and energy to NJAS and the Lorrimer Sanctuary: Jackie Arkin,
Michele Svedrofsky, and Ingrid Kenrick for staffing the store
every week (you guys are doing GREAT with the new POS system!);
Gordon Schultze for his continued support in the store and in
the field; Fyke Nature Association for its support of Lorrimer
Sanctuary; Pat Brotherton for updating the bulletin board every
season; Randy Zeberl for maintaining the honey bee hives (Lorrimer
honey is on sale now!); Sam Upchurch for all the photography
work; Abma’s Farm for its continued support of the apple cider
programs, and everyone else.
BIRTHDAY PARTY
CELEBRATIONS AT LORRIMER SANCTUARY
Parents, are you looking for a fun AND educational way to
celebrate your child’s upcoming birthday? How about a party with
a nature theme at the Lorrimer Sanctuary?
The birthday celebration includes: Two-hour rental of our
classroom, including a one-hour program conducted by one of our
expert naturalists. Call Lorrimer for seasonally available
program choices and birthday activities.
Set-up/Clean-up: We will provide the tables, chairs, garbage and
recycling cans.
Parents are responsible for tablecloths (optional), plates,
cups, flatware, napkins, food, and beverages.
Lorrimer Sanctuary is available for birthday parties on both
Saturdays and Sundays after 1:00 p.m. and can be scheduled as
late as 4:00 p.m.
Birthday celebrations last for two hours, and additional time
can be scheduled in half-hour increments for an additional $50
per half-hour.
A $50 nonrefundable deposit is required to hold your space.
Spaces fill up quickly, so please register in advance! Limit: 20
children.
Cost: $150 for members;
$175 for nonmembers.
Members receive discounts on program fees. If you are not a member and would like to become one, consider
Joining New Jersey Audubon Society.
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