Events

Family Friendly Activities

Experience the magic of our Firefly Festival … millions of fireflies shining for nature’s amazing light show. Come to the Mad Hatter’s Tree Party … a celebration autumn and trees. The Hatter himself will be there! See programs with live animals … or join a summer stream stomp!

South Jersey Firefly Festival

Fireflies are the fairies of summer nights. Viewing “nature’s light show” is part of the magic of living in New Jersey. Now a twilight festival will celebrate that magic. Explore the world of fireflies — and learn how you can help fireflies stay a part of our landscape for years to come.

Mad Hatter’s Tree Party

The Mad Hatter’s Tree Party is a celebration of autumn and trees — and a chance for families and people of all ages to share a whimsical adventure in a community forest. Learn about trees and the critical role that they play in a healthy environment. The Mad Hatter himself will be waiting for you at the end!

Bird Quest

Enjoy a springtime morning outdoors with family and friends, discovering the unique birds that live in and migrate through Gloucester County’s parks and natural areas. After, gather for lunch, prizes and a T-shirt! Whether you are a novice, seasoned birder, or somewhere in between, there are always surprises to be seen.

Upcoming Events

To get the most up to date information about field trips and events or to find out about changes to a trip or cancellation due to weather, go to the club’s Meetup site. The Programs & Events Brochure shows planned activities for the current club year:

Front cover of Programs & Events Brochure

The GCNC offers events and field trips to the public for their enjoyment. GCNC is not responsible for harm to participants; participants assume responsibility for their own safely and accept any risks inherent in such outdoor activities.

Field Trip - Raccoon Creek WMA (Tour de Natural Places)

October 14, 2025

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Raccoon Creek WMA - Berkeley Drive

Join us as we explore the natural places of Gloucester County as described in the 2020 Edition of Natural Places of Gloucester County, a publication [...]

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Mad Hatter's Tree Party 2025

October 26, 2025

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wenonah - George Eldridge Trail

Mad Hatter’s Tree Party is a fun way for people to learn about the trees of their community and the critical role trees play in [...]

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Bears in New Jersey

November 13, 2025

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Holy Nativity Lutheran Church

Bears have now been sighted in all of NJ’s counties. Our presenter will explain why and tell us about these animals. Presenter: Stephanie Getto, Program [...]

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Field Trip - Raccoon Creek and Birch Creek Marshes (Tour de Natural Places)

November 18, 2025

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Raccoon Creek Marsh - Gloucester County Dog Park

Join us as we explore the natural places of Gloucester County as described in the 2020 Edition of Natural Places of Gloucester County, a publication [...]

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The Evolution of Ceres Park, a Gloucester County Gem

December 11, 2025

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Holy Nativity Lutheran Church

No one has spent as much time roaming Ceres Park as our presenter. Tonight he shares its storied past (from dinosaurs… to industrial site… to [...]

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Field Trip - Hidden Acres Twp. Park & Mantua Creek WMA (Tour de Natural Places)

December 16, 2025

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Hidden Acres Township Park (Samuel Giordano Sr. Memorial Football Field)

Join us as we explore the natural places of Gloucester County as described in the 2020 Edition of Natural Places of Gloucester County, a publication [...]

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