Mark your calendars for the second Thursday of the month. That’s when members of the Gloucester County Nature Club gather for their monthly programs and the topics are as diverse as its members. One month you’ll learn about the mysteries of the night sky. Another night you might learn about organic gardening. While another night could focus on the story of the ivory-billed woodpecker.

But as interesting as the programs are, they just scratch the surface of Club’s activities.

The group is involved in conservation activities and they not only work to protect local resources, they stay on top of what’s going on nationally.

Because there is nothing like getting into nature and experiencing it first-hand, the club has an active field trip program. Whether your interest is in wildflowers, birds, kayaking, or a relaxing hike in the woods, you’ll find a field trip you won’t want to miss.

The Club’s annual BirdQuest event has grown and grown and the newest addition to its events calendar, the East Coast Vulture Festival is growing each year. No wonder. With fun activities for everyone from tots-to-seniors, everyone wants in on the peculiar appeal of vultures.