CU Maurice River - Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River

06/19/2026

Mark your calendar for Raise the River, happening July 23–26, 2026! This annual Paddle-A-Thon and River Dinner fundraiser supports CU Maurice River’s education and conservation efforts. It is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow nature lovers and celebrate the unique heritage of our Wild and Scenic watershed. Join us for a weekend filled with outdoor adventure, great food, and community spirit! Paddle and dinner ticket sales go live Monday, June 22.

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06/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Family-Friendly Friday: Frog Slog!

This immersive evening gave participants the opportunity to explore local vernal pools while searching for and identifying the frogs that call our region home. Through observation and listening for calls, attendees learned more about the diversity of amphibians found in South Jersey.

A special thank you to CU naturalists Tony Klock and Kathy Michel for sharing their expertise and assisting with frog identification. We also thank the AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program for highlighting the macroinvertebrates found in these habitats and helping participants better understand the health of our local waterways.

Thank you to all who attended and helped make this annual event a success!

06/19/2026

Join us for an Impromptu Nature Walk at Franklin Parker Preserve on June 22. This event, led by conservation expert Russell Juelg, offers insights into Pine Barren ecology and the importance of conservation efforts. Prepare for a day of exploration and learning about rare flora and fauna. Register now to secure your spot!

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06/16/2026

Calling all community scientists! Join us on the river this year and gets hands-on with conservation efforts.

To register for events, visit CUMauriceRiver.org/events

06/15/2026

Registration is now open for our Nature Journaling Youth Summer Program! This four-week adventure, offered in partnership with WheatonArts, invites youth ages 6 and up to explore local habitats, discover wildlife, and develop their creativity through the art of nature journaling.

Participants will spend Wednesdays exploring the outdoors with CU Maurice River educators and Thursdays transforming their observations into beautiful journal entries with instructor Linda Robinson. Thanks to support from the National Park Service Wild and Scenic Rivers Program, all materials are provided, and the all-inclusive program fee is just $10. Space is limited, and applications are due by June 30—register today to reserve your child's spot!

To register, use the following link: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E345388&id=266

06/14/2026

Dolphin in Upper Tidal Maurice River

Email from CU Maurice River Bottlenose dolphin NATURE AROUND US: SNJ TODAY In May this dolphin spent time on the reaches around Burcham's Point. Photo: JMG Bottlenose Dolphin Upriver, Visits Millvill

06/13/2026

Tickets are selling quickly for the 25th Annual Purple Martin Spectacular! Join CU Maurice River aboard the Bonanza II on August 12, 13, 14, or 15 for an unforgettable evening on the Wild and Scenic Maurice River.

As the sun sets, you'll cruise with CU naturalists and witness one of nature's most remarkable spectacles as thousands of purple martins gather in swirling flocks before settling in for the night. Light snacks, desserts, and drinks are included. Space is limited and this event sells out every year, so reserve your tickets soon!

To purchase tickets, use the following link: https://cumauriceriver.org/event-payments/

06/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for What It's Like to Be a Bug: Diptera with Michael Hoban of the NJDEP.

During the presentation, participants explored the remarkable diversity of flies and mosquitoes found in New Jersey, learning about their identification, life histories, and ecological significance. Although often overlooked, members of the order Diptera play critical roles as pollinators, decomposers, and food sources within healthy ecosystems.

Following the presentation, attendees participated in an insect-focused BioBlitz in the WheatonArts gardens, where they applied their newfound knowledge while documenting the variety of insects inhabiting in this native garden.

Don't miss our next installment of What It's Like to Be a Bug, where we'll explore the world of dragonflies. You can register for that event by using the following link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zrz8q2m

06/07/2026

21st Annual Ah Why Knot Awards

Email from CU Maurice River NATURE AROUND US: SNJ TODAY Pamela Weichmann receiving the Director's Award and Peter Galetto as the recipient of the Presidential Award. Photos by: Sue Godfrey 21st Annua

06/05/2026

A great event to check out from a wonderful partner Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society Museum! Sip on some local history as you take in a wine tasting in a city that grapes help put on the map!