ECO-TOURISM
vegetation and local and mi- visitors each season. Cape May
grating birds. The Ecowalk is Point is the premier area for
located at the south end of the both bird and butterfly watch-
Nature shines at the Cape Chamber’s parking area, just ers although there are plenty of
off Exit 11 on the Garden other great spots around Cape
State Parkway. May County.
A “must-see” on the visitor’s Bird watchers can enjoy
list is the Wetland’s Institute guided tours, programs and
on Stone Harbor Boulevard. other special events at the Cape
An awarding winning organi- May Bird Observatory. The
zation, the Institute offers live Nature Center of Cape May
exhibits, aquariums, and an offers garden walks, tidal marsh
observation tower and guided tours by kayak and beach
tours that focus on the impor- combing. Hike through the
tance of wetlands and the County Park, with its botanical
fragile eco-system. gardens and nesting areas for
During May and June, mil- woodpeckers and Eastern
lions of horseshoe crabs come Bluebirds. For an enjoyable
ashore along Delaware Bay to afternoon, head to Belleplain
lay over 100 tons of eggs. Birds State Forest and watch for
that have flown from South southern swamp warblers,
NOT JUST BEACHES and the natural beauty and habitats America arrive at the same time butterflies and dragonflies.
boardwalks, saltwater taffy and of seashore wildlife as one of and the eggs of the horseshoe The Jersey Cape, with its
cotton candy, Cape May the premiere locations in the crab provide a protein-rich peninsular geography and
County is known throughout nation for eco-tourism. food supply for the birds to diverse habitats, creates a
the country for its bird obser- The Ecowalk at the Cape continue north. hospitable environment for
vatories, nature centers and May County Chamber of At Cape May Point State birds, butterflies and horseshoe
wetlands, all of which allow Commerce allows visitors to Park, the hawk-viewing plat- crabs as well as the people who
visitors the ability to observe view a unique collection of form regularly hosts 100,000 love to observe them. ■
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