Tidepool Explorers, Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Tuesday, June 21st
June 20, 2011
Where: Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, MA (meet in first Parking Lot)
Sandy Point State Reservation on Plum Island is offering a free program, Tidepool Explorers, on Tuesday, June 21st. The program is approximately an hour long.
Join Sandy Point’s park interpreter at Sandy Point State Reservation for an exploration of our expansive tide pools. Explore the wonders of the rocky intertidal zone at the foot of Bar Head Drumlin and learn about the creatures who call this dynamic environment home.
Buckets and nets provided
Where To Meet: Meet at the entrance sign near the Upper Lot.
Children of all ages are welcome but those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
All programs are free and open to the public. Parking is free, but space is limited.
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Ponding Adventure, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Thursday, June 23rd
June 20, 2011
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
You are are invited to join the park interpreter of Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, for a ponding adventure at the Park’s back pond to discover what is living in this aquatic habitat.
Participants should wear waterproof boots and long pants!
Nets and buckets are provided.
The program lasts about an hour.
Where To Meet:
Meet at the Park headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road.
This program is for ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Firefly Foray, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Wednesday, June 22nd
June 20, 2011
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
Join the Maudslay State Park park interpreter in this excellent evening park adventure for families. In June, the fireflies delight us with their nighttime dance and spectacular light show.
Learn about the life of a firefly and take a firefly walk led by the park interpreter. Bring a net or jar to catch fireflies.
Please bring bug spray and wear comfortable walking shoes. This is a free event!
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Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, June 22nd
June 19, 2011
When: Wednesday, June 22nd 2011, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pmWhere: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $15. Preregistration is not required.
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 Bill Gette, Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director and Dave Weaver, Birder’s Certificate Program graduate for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels.
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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Fundraiser at Flatbread Company, Amesbury For Amesbury Block Party and Amesbury Beautification Program, Tuesday, June 21st
June 17, 2011
Where: Flatbread Company, 5 Market Square, B1, Amesbury, MA
The Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundationinvites you to enjoy a delicious flatbread pizza and help raise funds for the Amesbury Block Party and the Amesbury Beautification Program.
On Tuesday, June 21st from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. Flatbread Company, 5 Market Square, B1, Amesbury will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each flatbread to the Amesbury Block Party.
Stop in and enjoy a delicious pizza and help raise funds to keep Amesbury beautiful!
Rip It & Clip It Fundraiser for Nate Bibaud, Amesbury Sports Park, Friday, June 17th
June 17, 2011
Where: Amesbury Sports Park, 12 South Hunt Road, Amesbury, MA
Rip It & Clip It Fundraiser for Nate Bibaud
Help raise money and awareness for the Nate Bibaud Recovery Fund at the Rip It & Clip It Fundraiser on Friday, June 17th from 6 to 11:30 p.m at Amesbury Sports Park.
Brave souls, including Amesbury Mayor Thatcher Kezer, Newburyport Mayor Donna Holaday, Essex County Sheriff Frank Cousins and Provident Bank CEO Charlie Cullen will be having their hair shaved, buzzed or cut in order to help raise funds for Nate Bibaud, who was paralyzed in a December 2001 car accident.
The event will feature live music, cash bar and a silent auction. Former Boston Bruins Rick Middleton and Terry O’Reilly will be on hand to sign autographs.
For more information about the fundraiser, contact the Amesbury Sports Park at 978-388-5788.
Harbor Seal Cruise Aboard The Yankee Clipper, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, June 19th
June 15, 2011
When: Sunday, June 19th 2010, from 8:45 am to 10:45 amWhere: Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk (on the Merrimack River in downtown Newburyport)
On Sunday, June 19th, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, is offering a harbor seal cruise aboard the Yankee Clipper.
Lisa Hutchings of Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center and the crew of Harbor Tour’s Yankee Clipper will host this cruise of the ecosystem of the lower Merrimack River that runs through Newburyport, Amesbury and Salisbury.
In addition to looking for harbor seals, we’ll conduct hands-on science as we collect water samples, live specimens, and plankton. We’ll also look for wading birds, and waterfowl on every trip. Your family will have a wonderful time exploring and learning about this vital part of the area’s natural history.
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Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, June 18th
June 14, 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.
Introduction To Sea Kayaking, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Thursday, June 23rd
June 8, 2011
Where: Meet at Plum Island Kayak, 92 Merrimack Street, Newburyport, MA
Cost: $35 for Mass Audubon members; $45 for nonmembers
INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING
On Thursday, June 23rd, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, and Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport, are co-hosting an Introduction To Sea Kayaking course from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Participants will learn the basics of sea kayaking with an evening outing in the Plum Island estuary. Kayak and equipment rental are included in the fee.
Participants will learn safety precautions and paddling techniques and will gain confidence handling these very seaworthy boats. Participants will then paddle into the Plum Island estuary and explore tidal creeks, mudflats, and salt marshes.
Preregistration is required for this program. To register, please call 978-462-9998.
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Introduction To Sea Kayaking, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Thursday, June 9th
June 7, 2011
Where: Meet at Plum Island Kayak, 92 Merrimack Street, Newburyport, MA
Cost: $35 for Mass Audubon members; $45 for nonmembers
INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING
On Thursday, June 9th, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, and Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport, are co-hosting an Introduction To Sea Kayaking course from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Participants will learn the basics of sea kayaking with an evening outing in the Plum Island estuary. Kayak and equipment rental are included in the fee.
Participants will learn safety precautions and paddling techniques and will gain confidence handling these very seaworthy boats. Participants will then paddle into the Plum Island estuary and explore tidal creeks, mudflats, and salt marshes.
Preregistration is required for this program. To register, please call 978-462-9998.
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