Book Signing, Author Andrew Martinez, Marine Life Of The North Atlantic, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, December 5th
November 30, 2010
When: Sunday, December 5th 2010, 2:00 to 3:30 pmWhere: Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
BOOK SIGNING: ANDREW MARTINEZ’S MARINE LIFE OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC
You’re invited to join local photographer and author Andrew Martinez at the Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport on Sunday, December 5th for a talk and book signing for his fourth edition of Marine Life of the North Atlantic: Canada to Cape May.
The revised edition of his book contains more than 200 new photographs and extended natural history notes.
The book signing is beinbg Sponsored by the Bird Watcher’s Supply and Gift, Newburyport.
The event is free, but please call 978-463-0103 to reserve a seat.
Seabirds Of Cape Ann, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, December 4th
November 30, 2010
Where: Meet at the Fisherman’s Statue on Western Avenue in Gloucester, MA.
Late fall and winter are the best times of the year to bird along the rocky coast of Cape Ann. Both migrant and wintering seabirds can be observed at Halibut and Andrews points and in the shelter of the cape’s many coves
Join Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Centerexploring Cape Ann to find sea ducks, loons, grebes, and gulls on Saturday, December 4th on an all day field trip from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The field trip will be led by Dave Larsen, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center Coordinator.
During this field trip, you’ll visit Halibut, Andrews, and Eastern points as well as Brace Cove, Niles Pond, and the Gloucester Harbor area. Target species will include the red-throated loon, red-necked grebe, harlequin duck, black guillemot (and maybe other alcids), and three species of scoters.
This all day field trips is for adults.
Fee: Adults $35.00 for members. $45.00 for non-members.
Location: Meet at the Fisherman’s Statue on Western Avenue in Gloucester, MA.
Registration: Registration is required. You can register by calling 978-462-9998 or drop in the Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport.
Wear warm clothing and sturdy walking shoes. Bring binoculars, snacks, and a lunch.
Wreath-Making Workshop, Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Wednesday, December 1st
November 29, 2010
When: Wednesday, December 1st 2010, from 4:30 to 6:30 pmWhere: Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Waterline Center, 66 Main Street Essex, MA
Have you ever wanted to make your own wreath with your personal touches, but weren’t sure where to start?
If you would like to learn how to make a wreath, register for the wreath-making workshop at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum on Wednesday, December 1st. The two-hour workshop will be led by Susie Talbot, of Forget-Me-Not Garden Services. She will guide participants through putting together and decorating a 20″ wreath.
Wreaths, different styles of ribbons, dried and live fruits, and an assortment of accent greens will be provided so the wreath you take home will reflect you. Should you have a unique item you wish to use on your wreath, please bring it. We would also appreciate it if you have your own clippers or scissors if you brought them along.
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Parent/Child Walkabout: A Wrack-Line Scavenger Hunt, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Friday, December 3rd
November 29, 2010
Where: Meet at Parking Lot #1 at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island.
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center is offering a Parent/Child Walkabout on Friday, December 3rd to explore the ecology, sights, and sounds of Plum Island with an emphasis on the beach wrack-line, that area of the beach that contains the seaweed and other debris left on the beach by the last high tide.
You’ll explore the ecology, sights, and sounds of Plum Island in a fun, energetic format for families with children ages 3 to 6.
The walkabout will be led by Teacher-Naturalist Lisa Hutchings.
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Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, December 4th
November 29, 2010
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
If you want to explore the local area and see the birds of the Greater Newburyport/Plum Island area, join Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport program, on Saturday morning as they search for local avian activity in the region.
For beginners and birders of all skill levels.
Fee: Adults $10; Children ages 8 and up $7.
No preregistration required. Preregistration is not required. Runs most Saturdays. Please call ahead to confirm. Minimum age: 8 years. A parent or guardian must accompany children.
About Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, is a natural history education and visitor center that is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 to 4:00 pm.
Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center website.
Wednesday Morning Hike, Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail, December 1st
November 27, 2010
Where: Meet at Town Landing on East Street, Ipswich, MA.
Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee Sponsored Hikes
You are welcome to join the Wednesday morning hikes that are sponsored by the Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee.
An informal group meets at the Town Landing on East Street, Ipswich at 9:30 am on each Wednesday from mid September to mid June. All are welcome.
The morning hikes explore the woods and trails in and about Ipswich. There are eleven miles of marked trails in Ipswich, Massachusetts, including a portion of the Bay Circuit Trail. These trails are maintained by members of the Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee (IBCTC) with other volunteers, including Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and other organizations in Ipswich.
For More Information
For more information or if you have any questions, please call 978-356-7196.
Nashville Songwriter Series Concert, Marc-Alan Barnette, Eastern Lumber Co., Amesbury, Friday, December 3rd
November 27, 2010
Where: Eastern Lumber Company, 65 Haverhill Road, Rte. 110, Amesbury, MA
Nashville Songwriter Series Concert
Enjoy a free concert that is being offered by Eastern Lumber Company, Amesbury featuring Nashville Singer & Songwriter Marc-Alan Barnette on Friday, December 3rd beginning at 7:00 pm as as part of the Eastern Lumber Nashville Songwriter Series.
Tickets are free and will be issued on a first-come first-served basis.
Registration is required. Please RSVP to elcogm@aol.com.
For more information, please call 978-388-0366.
Holiday Tidings Fair, Central Congregational Church, Newburyport, Saturday, December 4th
November 27, 2010
When: Saturday, December 4th 2010, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pmWhere: 14 Titcomb Street, Newburyport, MA
“HOLIDAY TIDINGS FAIR”
The Central Congregational Church, Newburyport is holding their “Holiday Tidings Fair” on Saturday, December 4th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The fair will also feature a coffee hour and luncheon, including the famous Central Church Fish Chowder!
Here is a sampling of what you’ll find at the fair:
- Gift Table
- Hand-crafted jewelry
- Baked goods
- Cookie walk
- Silent auction
- Fair trade
- Grammy’s X’mas treasures
- and much more!
The Central Congregational Church is Handicap Accessible.
Fundamentals Of Birdwatching, Newburyport Birders, Sunday, December 5th
November 26, 2010
When: Sunday, December 5th 2010, from 8:30 am to 10:30 amWhere: Spring Lane, Newburyport, MA (at the first pull off area on the right)
You are invited to join Newburyport Birders on Sunday morning, December 5th and take a walk with a naturalist guide, have fun, learn where to look for birds and how to identify them.
This slow-paced walk will introduce you to this birding area, and we’ll discuss the natural history of the birds encountered. Wear warm clothing in layers and footwear appropriate for walking on unimproved surfaces.
Fee: $15.
How To Register: Pre-registration is required. Reserve your place today by emailing Sue at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or calling her at 978-462-4785.
Where To Meet: Meet at Spring Lane in Newburyport. Spring Lane is a right off Ferry Road.
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, December 1st
November 26, 2010
When: Wednesday, December 1st 2010, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pmWhere: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $15
The Mass Audubon Society’s Joppa Flats Education Center offers a Wednesday Morning Birding program from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
If you’re one of the lucky ones that has time available during the week, join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. It’s a great way to observe birds in the area and identify some of the better locations for finding them when on your own.
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