SOUTH JERSEY’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Virtual World Wetlands Day – 6:30-7pm. Learn about human impacts on the water around us. Optional Hike, see Feb 5 listing. Free. Zoom. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org.

Gallery Reading with International Medium Rich Braconi – 6:30-8:30pm. Connect with family, loved ones and friends who have passed. Rich’s unique abilities allow him to relay deep spiritual messages of personal guidance, insight and love from loved ones in Spirit. No guarantee that everyone will receive a message. $55. Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Ste D101, Medford. Register: 856-885-2990 or Vagaro.com/excitariwellnesscenter/classes.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Eight Gong Sound Bath Meditation –7-8:30pm. Angelo Rizzo plays the gongs to provide the frequencies to resonate with your body on a cellular level, optimizing your physical health and stimulating the free flow of energy, gently releasing stuck emotions. $33. Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Ste D101, Medford. Register: 856-885-2990 or Vagaro.com/excitariwellnesscenter/classes.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Wine & Chocolate Weekend – Feb 4-5. 12-5pm. Join us with your Valentine, your Galentines or just your friends and family. The best Chocolate Therapy Wine. Chocolate vendors and live music (1-5pm). Admission free. Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt. LauritaWinery.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

World Wetlands Day Hike – 1-2:30pm. What kind of wetlands habitats are present at Cedar Run? All ages welcome. $15/adult, $10/child. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org.

Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-2:30pm. An interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Easy pace suitable for all ages. Inclement weather cancels. Registration limited. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Full Moon Owl Prowl – 5:30-7pm. Program begins at the Outdoor Pavilion (with heaters) for an up-close experience with our resident owls followed by a hike on the trail in search of our local species. $15/ adult, $10/child. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Moonlit Walk – 5:30-7pm. With Naturalist Gina. Leave your flashlights at home and allow your eyes to adjust as we listen and watch for nocturnal animals while gazing at our winter constellations. Arney’s Mount Park, 150 Juliustown Rd, Columbus. Register: 609-265-5858 or Co.burlington.nj.us.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Past Life Exploration – 6:30pm. With Shelley Shayner. Discover who you were in a past life during this illuminating and sometimes surprising workshop. There will be a brief lecture, followed by several guided meditations. Afterwards, we’ll talk about what you discovered and what each life could possibly mean to you and, how it might be affecting you in this life. $25. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Winter Tree ID Series – 1-3pm. Join Naturalist Gina to explore tree biodiversity at a new park each month. We’ll discover how the textures and patterns of bark along with their growth patterns provide clues to a tree’s identity. Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area, 515 Creek Rd, Moorestown. Register: Co.Burlington.nj.us.

Self-Love Bracelet Making Par-Tea –6-8pm. With Breathe by Josie. Includes: materials for custom bracelet; instruction for making bracelet; pot of tea; Bistro Box: 4 tea sandwiches, scone and cupcake. Jane’s Tea House, 602 Station Ave, Haddon Heights. Tickets: occ.sn/lqbhZhlv.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

S’more to Love in Merchantville – 6-8pm. grab your friends and enjoy an evening complete with tasty treats, music, shopping and fun. Toast a free s’more by the fire and get creative with a Valentine’s Day craft. Then shop and dine the downtown for a complete and magical night. Chestnut Ave & Centre St. Tinyurl.com/u8x9mepj.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Estell Manor Winter Walk – 10am-12pm. A guided walk through Estell Manor Park where we’ll see a variety of native plants and overwintering birds. Estell Manor Park, 109 NJ-50, Mays Landing. RSVP: SJLandWater.org.

Wildlife Baby Shower – 1-3pm. Help us by delivering essential items in preparation for the upcoming arrival of thousands of injured and/or orphaned wild ones. Includes light refreshments, crafts for kids and special appearances by non-releasable wildlife. Free admission with a gift from our Wishlist. Medford United Methodist Church, 2 Hartford Rd, Medford. Details: CedarRun.org.

Winter Tree ID Series – 1-3pm. See Feb 9 listing. Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area, 515 Creek Rd, Moorestown. Register: Co.Burlington.nj.us.

Galentine’s Day Celebration Hike & Party – 2-4pm. It is wonderful to get out and enjoy nature in winter surrounded by our “gal” friends. After a nice, brisk hike, we will gather for yummy Galentine’s treats including some from Robin’s Nest in Mt Holly. $14. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Valentine’s Day with the Animals – Feb 12-14. Children ages 12 and under receive free admission when they bring in a handmade valentine for one of our resident animals. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. 856-983-3329. CedarRun.org.

Guided Winter Walk – 11am-1pm. With naturalist educators Jeff Calhoun and Gina DiMaio. Discover all that happens in the woods even when the woods appear dormant. $15/person. Saddler’s Woods, 250 MacArthur Blvd, Haddon Township. Register: SaddlersWoods.org.

Gathering of The Goddesses Half-Day Retreat – 11am-3pm. With Kathy Hardies & Beth O’Brien. Immerse yourself in the healing energy of reiki, sound healing, shamanic and world energy medicine treatments, intuitive readings, and a community of women who will together raise their vibration. $190. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Kids’ Meditation Class – 1-2:30pm. Includes pulling animal cards to get some animal guidance and connect with their animals for a fun dance. Receive a beautiful crystal and learn how to use it. Then relax with a gentle, kid-friendly sound bath meditation and easy-to-follow guided meditation Ages 5-10. $20/child. The Venus Moon, 234 Chestnut St, Glendora. TheVenusMoon.com.

Passionate About Plants Series: Painted Violets – 1:30-3pm. Learn about African violet propagation, choose a cutting, and create a painted glass propagation station/ terracotta pot for it to grow. $25/person, all material included. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-2612495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Sip ‘n’ Shop with Psychics & Healers – 6-9pm. Our gifted psychics and mediums will do their best to help guide you. And our healers can help you feel better. $30-$55/15 mins. Courtyard by Marriott, 1251 Hurffville Rd, Deptford. Tinyurl.com/3kfde65t.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Great Backyard Bird Count Activities –Feb 17-20. This weekend is the Great Backyard Bird Count. Come out to the refuge for a special craft in the Nature Center and complete a bird tally sheet along the trail to help in the count. Included with the price of admission. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. 856-9833329 or CedarRun.org.

Winter Birding – 9-10:30am. We’ll go over basic ID tips, test out our skills at Cedar Run’s bird feeders and on the trail, and give a tutorial on how to record your data via the E-Bird website. $15/adult, $10/child. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org.

SoulMonic Sound Healing Medicine Journey – 7pm. With Three Trees. This unique style of sound healing integrates sacred healing instruments and wisdom from many shamanic and indigenous traditions around the world. Breathing Dragon Yoga, 921 Haddonfield Rd, Bldg 3, Ste 2A, Cherry Hill. BreathingDragonYoga.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Hidden Lake Cleanup – 10am-12pm. Help restore some beauty to this secretive gem. After the cleanup enjoy a nature hike and learn the history of the area as well as look for migrating birds and rare plants. Hidden Lake, 230 Little Mill Rd, Lindenwold. RSVP: sjlandwater.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Maple Sugaring at Rancocas – 12:303pm. Start times are staggered. On this self-guided hike, follow a map and visit multiple interactive stations along the trails. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

The Energetic Council Meeting – 6-9pm. A network for local South Jersey lightworkers, healers and holistic practitioners to connect, collaborate, and spread love and healing as far as we can. The Venus Moon Crystal Warehouse, 234 Chestnut St, Glendora. Register: Admin@EnergeticCouncil.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Lake Worth Cleanup – 10am-12pm. Help us preserve natural habitats. Lake Worth, Lindenwold. RSVP: SJLandWater.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

MUNALOME: Music, Nature, Love, Meditation – 12-1:30pm. A peaceful and unique blend of live musical song performance mixed with sound healing from acoustic guitars, singing to crystal bowls, handpan, didgeridoo and more. $35. Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Ste D101, Medford. Register: 856-885-2990 or Vagaro.com/excitariwellnesscenter/classes.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

Holistic Health & Healing Expo – 11am5pm. The HHH expo is dedicated to empowering individuals to live a healthier lifestyle on a healthier planet, educating communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives. Free. Aloft Mount Laurel, 558 Fellowship Rd, Mt Laurel Township. 856-797-2227. Info@ HHHExpo.com. HHHExpo.com.