Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, February 26th 2011
February 20, 2011
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.
Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, February 19th 2011
February 17, 2011
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, Ipswich MA, February 23rd 2011
February 17, 2011
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 February Dinner Meeting, Sylvan Street Grille, Thursday, February 17th 2011
February 17, 2011
Where: Sylvan Street Grille, 195 Elm Street, Salisbury, MA
You’re invited to join members of the Salisbury Chamber Commerce at their February Dinner Meeting on Thursday, February 17th at the Sylvan Street Grille on Elm Street, Salisbury. The Salisbury Chamber will be joined by the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce at this joint dinner meeting.
The guest speaker will be Jon B. Hurst, President, Retailers Association of Massachusetts. Mr. Hurst will be speaking on Massachusetts Health Care.
If you want to attend, please RSVP by February 12th to the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce by calling 978-465-3581 or by email @ salisburychamber@aol.com.
Wednesday Morning Birding On Cape Ann, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, February 16th 2011
February 14, 2011
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 February 16th 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.
Breakfast & Bald Eagles Along The Merrimack River, Newburyport Birders, Sunday March 6th 2011
February 13, 2011
When: Sunday, March 6th 2011, from 8:00 am to NoonWhere: Meet at Riverside Cafe in the Towle Building, 260 Merrimack Street, Newburyport, MA
Fee: $30
Breakfast & Bald Eagles Along The Merrimack River
Now, this sounds like a great way to start a morning of birding!
Join Newburyport Birders on Sunday, March 6th for a classic breakfast while discussing the Merrimack River, the protected island and the field marks of the Bald Eagle. Then we’ll begin our search along the
swiftly moving Merrimack River for our national bird.
This is a limited-participation program; so register early.Reserve your place today by emailing Sue at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or calling her at 978-462-4785.
Note: If you can’t make it on Sunday, March 6th, the program is also being offered on Sunday, February 27th.
Wednesday Morning Hike, Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail, Ipswich MA, February 16th 2011
February 13, 2011
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.
February 2011 Public Skating Schedule At The Graf Rink, Newburyport
February 13, 2011
You can always cool off at the Graf Rink!
The February 2011 public skating schedule for the Graf Rink, Newburyport, is now posted on the Graf Rink website.
Check the website for public skating times during the week.
Stick Time: Check the Graf Rink website for stick time hours.
Skate Rentals & Skate Sharpening:
The Graf Rink rents skates for $5.00 per pair. Skate sharpening is also available at the Pro Shop for $5.00 per pair.
Newburyport Education Foundation (NEF) Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament Fundraiser, Masonic Lodge, Newburyport, Friday, February 11th
February 9, 2011
Where: The Masonic Lodge, 31 Green Street, Newburyport, MA
You can help the Newburyport Education Foundation (NEF) raise money for the Newburyport Public Schools by participating in NEF’s Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournamentat the Masonic Lodge, Newburyport on Friday, February 11th at 7:00 pm.
This great event is a fun way to raise money for the Newburyport Public Schools. Spectators are welcome and there is no Cover Charge.
The event will feature a Cash Bar and food, provided compliments of Oregano Pizzeria, Newburyport.
There will also be a live auction of three special items.
Tell your friends! Even if you are not a poker player, consider sponsoring a teacher to play.
Tickets: Tickets are $100 and can be purchased online at the Newburyport Education Foundation (NEF) website or at Oregano’s, 16 Pleasant Street, Newburyport.
For more information, contact event organizers Jay Iannini at jiannini@NEwburyport.EF.org or Jeff Gray at jgray@NewburyportEF.org.
Wednesday Morning Hike, Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail, Ipswich MA, February 9th 2011
February 7, 2011
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.
