Wednesday Evening Shore Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, August 31st
August 30, 2011
Where: Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
The Mass Audubon Society’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport is offering a Wednesday Evening Shore-Birding program from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on August 31st.
Join Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and Education Coordinator Dave Larson to discover the wonderful diversity of migrating shorebirds in the area.
Location: Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
Fee: $8 for Mass Audubon members; $10 for non-members.
Pre-registration is not required.
Amesbury Annual Fall Festival, Saturday, October 1st
August 29, 2011
When: Saturday, October 1st, 2011 from 10 am to 5:00 pm.Where: Upper Millyard and Market Square, Amesbury, MA
The Amesbury First Committee, a committee of the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation will be holding its Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 10 am. to 5 pm.
Live music and entertainment will be offered in the Amphitheater located in the Upper Millyard, as well as at various local businesses.
Vendors and artisans will fill Market Square in downtown Amesbury and demonstrate their products and services. There will be a lot of great food and fun for all!
If you would like to participate in this event, please contact the Chamber by phone at 978-388-3178 or by email: chamber@amesburychamber.com.
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, August 31st
August 29, 2011
When: Wednesday, August 31st 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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Amesbury Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Series at Flatbread Company, Wednesday, September 21st
August 25, 2011
Where: Flatbread Company, 5 Market Square B1, Amesbury, MA
The Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundationwill be honoring three local businesses – Amesbury Educational Foundation, Amesbury Glass & Mirror and Shaheen Bros at its September Chamber Breakfast Series on Wednesday, September 21st at Flatbread Pizza in downtown Amesbury.
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Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, August 27th
August 23, 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. A parent or guardian must accompany children.
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Kayak Adventure In The Plum Island Estuary, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, August 28th
August 23, 2011
Where: Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
A KAYAK ADVENTURE IN THE PLUM ISLAND ESTUARY
This is a great chance to explore and observe wildlife in the estuary behind Plum Island, Massachusetts from Newbury to Ipswich.
This all-day trip, sponsored by the Joppa Flats Education Center and Plum Island Kayak, is designed for beginners with some experience. You will kayak approximately 10 miles through the Plum Island estuary from the Plum Island River bridge in Newbury to Ipswich.
During the trip, the group will explore the extensive salt marshes, tidal creeks, and open waters behind Plum Island. We will make frequent stops en route to observe the abundant wildlife and visit points of interest. We expect to see egrets and herons, waterfowl, ospreys, shorebirds, and many other species.
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Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, August 24th
August 22, 2011
When: Wednesday, August 24th 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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Isles of Shoals Adventure by Kayak, Joppa Flats Education Center and Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport, Sunday, August 21st
August 20, 2011
When: Sunday, August 21st 2011, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pmWhere: Meet at Plum Island Kayak, 92 Merrimack Street, Newburyport.
Fee: $170. Pre-registration is required. For adults.
On Sunday, July 10th, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, and Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport, are offering an all day kayaking trip to the Isles of Shoals for intermediate level kayakers (some experience required; stamina necessary).
The Isles of Shoals are a group of small islands and tidal ledges situated approximately 12 miles off the New Hampshire/Maine coast. It is a great area to explore by kayak. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the wildlife on and around these Isles from your kayak.
The all day trip, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, includes a shuttle out to the Isles of Shoals from Newburyport, and on-deck barbecue lunch.
You’ll cruise from downtown Newburyport to the Isles of Shoals aboard the 48-foot cabin cruiser, the Erica Lee II. The Isles are located approximately 12 miles off the New England coast and are partly in New Hampshire and partly in Maine. They have a rich human history (both famous and infamous) and are a spectacular site for observing natural history.
Upon arrival at the Isles, participants can choose to paddle around the mothership in Gosport Harbor or head over to Smuttynose Island or to Star Island for ice cream. For the more adventurous, there will be a guided paddle to White Island or Lunging Island, depending on the conditions.
The price includes an on-deck barbeque lunch. Subtract $20 per person for double kayak rental. There is no discount if you use your own kayak. Experience Level: Intermediate III (some experience required; stamina necessary).
Paddling time: 5 hours with a 45-minute break and 1 hour for lunch.
Summer Boat Cruise Mixer, Amesbury Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday, August 17th
August 16, 2011
Where: Captain’s Fishing Parties, 10 82nd Street, Plum Island, Newburyport, MA
Summer Boat Cruise Mixer. Welcome Aboard the Captain’s Lady III!
Join your friends from the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation aboard the Captain’s Lady III for their August Business After Hours on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. (Note: This event was originally scheduled for August 10th, but was rescheduled to August 17th due to an unfavorable weather forecasts for August 10th.)
Enjoy an evening of relaxation, great food, great music and networking. Enter the door prize raffle to win one of the great prizes being offered!
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Shorebirds 101 For Adults, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, August 20th
August 16, 2011
Where: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
The Wonder and the Wow: Shorebirds 101
Why should kids have all the fun? Join Lisa Hutchings, Teacher/Naturalist at the Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport and other adults for a fresh, new look at Plum Island’s coastal habitats and wildlife.
Join Family educator Lisa Hutchings as she explores the shores around Newburyport to look at shorebirds on their southerly migration.
Fee: Adults $14.00 (members)/ ($17.00 non-members)
Where To Meet: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars.
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