From Nets to Beehives: Cape May Nature Center Delivers Hands-On Learning

Issue #428

August 18, 2025

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In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

‍🐝 From Nets to Beehives: Cape May Nature Center Delivers Hands-On Learning

 🎡 Community Group Revives Plan to Illuminate Ocean City Landmark

 💥 North Wildwood Crash Claims Life of Motorcyclist Late Friday Night

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👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

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From Nets to Beehives: Cape May Nature Center Delivers Hands-On Learning 

 

Cape May’s Nature Center offers families a hands-on experience through its summer Harbor Safari, where kids explore marine life by pulling nets through the harbor and studying sea creatures up close. The Center also features an Aquatic Lab, animal ambassadors, a birdwatching tower, and pollinator gardens, all designed to connect visitors with the local environment. Since opening in 1992, the Nature Center has become a year-round destination for environmental education. Inside the “nature nook,” guests can meet animal ambassadors such as Tina the Box Turtle and Chili the Chinchilla. For those looking to explore even more, a climb to the Center’s observation tower offers sweeping views of the harbor. With binoculars in hand, visitors can spot ospreys fishing—or even a bald eagle swooping in to snatch a catch midair. Whether you're skimming the water with a net or peering into a beehive, the Nature Center’s interactive programs provide memorable encounters with nature for all ages.

Community Group Revives Plan to Illuminate Ocean City Landmark

 

Crabbing enthusiasts across New Jersey are in for a treat this August, as blue claw crabs become especially active and abundant along the state’s waterways. Thanks to warm summer temperatures, the crabs are more mobile, making this month one of the best times of the year to head out with a trap and line. August typically marks a peak in blue claw crab activity. As water temperatures reach their highest, the crustaceans begin to molt, a natural process that increases their movement and visibility in the shallows—great news for anyone hoping to fill a bucket. Crabs are more mobile during molting season, making them easier to catch. Ideal conditions include crabbing during slack tide using bait like bunker or chicken necks. While August is peak season, crabbing can continue into November. No license is needed for recreational crabbing with lines or traps, though regulations still apply.

North Wildwood Crash Claims Life of Motorcyclist Late Friday Night  

 A motorcyclist lost his life late Friday night in North Wildwood following a high-speed crash along West Spruce Avenue. The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. on August 15th, in the 600 block of Spruce Avenue, also known as Route 147. According to North Wildwood Police, one of their officers observed a black sport motorcycle traveling westbound at what appeared to be an excessive speed. Moments later, the rider lost control, veering off the roadway and crashing. Despite emergency aid and hospitalization, the rider later died. The investigation is ongoing, with speed suspected as a factor. 

What was the original name of Cape May when it was first incorporated in 1848?

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Answer to the August 17th Trivia Question

What is the name of the scenic coastal roadway in Cape May that is famous for its views of Victorian homes and is a popular route for tourists?

A) Ocean Drive
B) Beach Avenue
C) Washington Street
D) Lighthouse Road

Answer: B) Beach Avenue

Beach Avenue is a scenic coastal roadway in Cape May that offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and is lined with many of the town's famous Victorian homes. It's a popular route for tourists exploring the historic charm of Cape May.

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