The holiday season is nearly upon us, and it is time to start thinking about decorating your home for the season. The Nature Center of Cape May will offer three opportunities to make your home more festive and fragrant with its annual Holiday Wreath and Garland Workshops.
On Tuesday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 6 workshops will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. The Wednesday, Dec. 3, evening workshop is a special Family Wreath Workshop Night, where an adult and child are invited to participate for the price of one from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This evening program is a great opportunity to enjoy quality time with a young loved one or two while creating a family holiday wreath.
Workshops will show participants how to create unique, handcrafted wreaths or garland using simple, step-by-step instructions and all natural materials, including fragrant Douglas fir, spruce, pine, cedar, holly, and Scotch Broom.
Hot-spiced cider, baked goodies, and soothing sounds of the season add the final touches to a rewarding holiday experience.
All materials will be provided, however, participants are invited to bring along special decorations. Participants are asked to bring wire cutters or pruning shears if possible, as the nature center’s supply is limited.
The workshop fee is $16, discounted to $12 for New Jersey Audubon members. Those interested in attending are advised to call right away to register. Participation is limited, and the workshops fill quickly.
Call the Nature Center now at 609- 898-8848 to reserve a spot. All workshops take place at the nature center, 1600 Delaware Ave.
The center requests donations of fresh evergreen cuttings and pine cones to supply the workshops. All varieties are needed, especially Douglas fir, spruce, pine, cedar, and holly. Call 898-8848 and speak with any staff member to make arrangements for your donation. Those who drop off their greenery cuttings will receive a 20 percent discount coupon good on any one item in the gift shop.
