WELCOME BACK! Lorrimer Open House

Welcome Back: Lorrimer Open House!

You're Invited to Celebrate Our Beautifully Renovated Nature Center

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a special celebration as we reopen the doors to our newly renovated Lorrimer Nature Center! After months of careful restoration and improvement, we're ready to welcome you back to explore all the wonderful changes we've made.

What to Expect:

Guided Tours of Our Renovated Building - Discover the thoughtful improvements we've made throughout the nature center. From updated educational spaces to our reimagined gift shop, you'll see how we've preserved the character you love while adding modern amenities for better learning and exploration.

Beautiful Grounds Tours - Stroll through our outdoor spaces with knowledgeable guides who will share insights about our local ecosystems, native plant gardens, and the wildlife habitats we protect and maintain.

Light Refreshments - Enjoy snacks and beverages while you reconnect with fellow nature enthusiasts and meet other community members who love Lorrimer!

Learn About Our Exciting Expansion Plans - Hear about the innovative programs and building expansion we're planning to add in the coming years.

Fun Activities for Kids - Children will enjoy a special nature scavenger hunt throughout the property and opportunities to meet our resident animals.

Special Recognition - We are deeply grateful to The Winifred M. and George P. Pitkin Foundation for their generous support of this renovation project. Their commitment to environmental education and community spaces has made it possible to transform our nature center into an even more inspiring place for learning, discovery, and connection with the natural world. We look forward to recognizing their partnership during the event.

Door Prize - Opportunity to win for all who register and attend.

Whether you're a longtime supporter, a new neighbor, or someone curious about what we do, we warmly welcome you to be part of this milestone moment. Come explore, learn, connect, and help us kick off this exciting new chapter for New Jersey Audubon's Lorrimer Sanctuary. We can't wait to share our beautiful renovated space with you. Please bring your family, friends, and anyone who might be interested in supporting our mission. Everyone is welcome! We look forward to celebrating with you!

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