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Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12:05 am | Updated: 5:02 pm, Tue Feb 26, 2013.

Atlantic City Aquarium

Atlantic City Aquarium at Gardner’s Basin displays fish, reptiles and amphibians.

Diver will read “Wish for a Fish” for Dr. Seuss celebration 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2. Ray feeding and exotic animal show follows. Admission: $8 adults, $5 children. Call 609-348-2880.

Atlantic County Parks

Free course in orienteering — navigating the woods with compass and map — from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Atlantic County Park at Estell Manor, Route 50 south of Mays Landing; must preregister. Call 609-645-5960.

Belleplain State Forest

Free guided 3.5-mile walk on East Creek Trail at Belleplain State Forest, west of Woodbine, at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 3. Meet at ranger office. Call 609-861-2404.

Cape May Point State Park

Cape May Point State Park has nature trails and museum. Call 609-884-2159.

Forsythe Refuge

Guided birding and nature walk 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays, starting at Forsythe NWR visitor center, off Route 9 in Oceanville, Galloway Township. Call 609-652-1665, ext. 21.

Stranding center

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, at 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, with free museum and tours. Call 609-266-0538.

Wetlands Institute

Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor, has displays and gift shop. Admission $8 adults, $6 ages 3 to 12, includes activities. 609-368-1211.

Katie Sellers on the coral reefs of Guam at 11:45 a.m. Friday, March 1; bring lunch, coffee and dessert provided. Topic March 8: Ospreys, with Hans Toft.

Science program 2:15 p.m. Fridays. Animal program 2:15 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Crafts 1 p.m. Saturdays. Seashells noon Sundays.

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