Nighttime on the Beach

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm UTC-04:00

Mount Vernon Avenue | Cape May

New Jersey Audubon - Nature Center of Cape May
Publisher/HostNew Jersey Audubon - Nature Center of Cape May
Nighttime on the Beach
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Get ready to scurry around the beach in search of Cape May’s elusive ghost crabs!
About this Event

Get your flashlights out and meet a Nature Center Naturalist on the beach for an hour of ghost crab chasing! Learn about ghost crab habitat, how they move, and what they eat. Do you think you can catch one?

Pre-registration is required. Children may not participate without an adult. Contact us at 609.427.3045 for private group tours and rates.

WHEN: Thursdays, 8:00pm-9:00pm

WHERE: Meet at the end of Mount Vernon Avenue near the end of the Promenade in Cape May (Mt Vernon Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204). Free & metered parking available along Mt. Vernon Ave.

COST: $10/children, $12/adults

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

  • We will provide at least 1 “Ghost Crab Catcher 5000”
  • Flashlights (Cell phone flashlights work too!)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We may walk up to 1.5 miles, over generally level, sometimes muddy or sandy terrain. Some trips involve walks over rocky and sandy areas. Please bring necessary footwear, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, and other belongings with you that you may need.


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CANCELLATION POLICY: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mount Vernon Avenue, Mount Vernon Avenue, Cape May, United States

Tickets

USD 10.00 to USD 13.53

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