Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, December 22nd
December 15, 2010
When: Wednesday, December 22nd 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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Wednesday Morning Hike, Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail, Ipswich MA, December 22nd
December 15, 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.
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For more information or if you have any questions, please call 978-356-7196.
Sand Dunes- Seashore Superheroes, After School Program, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Wednesday, December 15th
December 14, 2010
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
INVESTIGATE, CREATE, & LEARN: SAND DUNES – SEASHORE SUPERHEROES
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport is offering “Investigate, Create & Learn: Sand Dunes – Seashore Superheroes” an after-school program for children ages 6 to 9 to learn about local wildlife. On Wednesday, March 24th, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m, Teacher-Naturalist Lisa Hutchings invites children age 6 to 9 to learn about and sand dunes and their importance to barrier beach habitats.
Fee: Children $12 (members)/ $16 (non-members)
How To Register: Pre-registration is required. You must register to attend this event. To register, please call the Mass Audubon Joppa Flats Education Center at 978-462-9998.
Parents are encouraged to stay during this program.
Wednesday Morning Birding On Cape Ann, Joppa Flats Education Center, December 15th
December 13, 2010
Where: Meet at the Friendly’s Restaurant in Gloucester, just off the first traffic circle on Rte. 128.
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING ON CAPE ANN
The Mass Audubon Society’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport is offering a special Wednesday Morning Birding field trip around Cape Ann on December 15th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this special birding field trip around Cape Ann which is appropriate for all birding levels.
This very popular program provides an excellent opportunity to explore one of the most productive birding areas in the country. To date, over 310 species of birds have been observed on these Wednesday field trips.
Where To Meet: Meet in Gloucester at the Friendly’s restaurant at the first traffic circle on Route 128.
Registration not required. Please wear appropriate clothes and bring binoculars, spotting scopes, and snacks or lunch.
Fee: Adults $12.00 (members)/ $15.00(non-members)
Please wear appropriate clothes and bring binoculars, and/or spotting scopes.
Owls And Wildlife Discussion With Photographer Mark Brown, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, December 12th
December 10, 2010
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
DISCUSSION ON OWLS AND OTHER WILDLIFE
Photographer Mark Brown of Andover, currently exhibiting his work at the Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport invites the public to join him for an informal discussion on the wildlife he photographs at a free reception on Sunday, December 12th.
The event is free and preregistration is not required.
Whittier Home Holiday Open House, Amesbury, Sunday, December 12th
December 10, 2010
When: Sunday, December 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 pmWhere: Whittier Home, 86 Friend Street, Amesbury, MA
Enjoy the annual Whittier Home Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 12th from 2 to 4 p.m.
Throughout the holiday season, the Whittier Home, Amesbury, is filled with the sights and sounds of Christmas past and present.
Lights are sparkling, traditional wreaths and garlands are draped over everything that will stand still and carols are ringing through the air – it must be time for the holidays!
Stop by the Whittier Home on Sunday, December 12th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and enjoy the annual Community Open House and celebration of historic poet, John Greenleaf Whittier. Sue Curry and the Garden Committee will be decorating the home in true Victorian fashion, the cut-glass period punchbowl will be the centerpiece, and the table will be laden with a selection of sweets, nuts, seasonal fruits and candies.
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Explore The Plum Island Beach Wrack Line, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, December 11th
December 9, 2010
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
Join family educator Lisa Hutchings of Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats EducationCenter, Newburyport on Saturday, December 11th for this adults-only exploration of the wrack line on the beaches of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island.
During this two-hour program, you’ll discover all the cool things you never knew about the nature of the beach’s wrack line, that area of the beach that contains the seaweed and other debris left on the beach by the last high tide.
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Wednesday Morning Hike, Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail, Ipswich MA, December 15th
December 8, 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.
Salisbury Chamber Of Commerce Holiday Celebration At Stripers Grille, Thursday, December 9th
December 8, 2010
Where: Stripers Grille & Inn, 175 Bridge Road, Route 1, Salisbury, MA
You’re invited to join the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce for their annual Chamber Holiday Celebration and Gathering at Stripers Grille & Inn, Salisbury on Thursday, December 9th.
This year’s Holiday Celebration and Dinner includes holiday music and sing along with Bob Allison. It will also feature a Traditional Chamber Favorite – New England Chocolate Company Strawberries!
The event will also features surprise auction items and the opportunity to participate in the popular “lottery tree” raffle.
Please RSVP: If you plan to attend, please RSVP to the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce at 978-465-3581 or by email: salisburychamber@aol.com.
Raffle and Auction Items Needed: We are seeking Raffle and Auction items for the Holiday Dinner. Please contact Jayne at 978-465-9295 with any donations.
Wednesday Morning Hike, Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail, December 8th
December 6, 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.
