Birdwatcher’s Getaway for the Day: Coastal Coves of Cape Ann, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Friday, January 27th 2012
January 24, 2012
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA
Cost: Adults $36.00 (members)/ $43.00 (non-members)
Explore the Coastal Coves of Cape Ann on Friday, January 25th with Kirk Elwell, Birder-Naturalist and Scott Santino, Teacher-Naturalist of the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary.
Gloucester and Rockport are birding hot spots during the winter months. Visitors who do not know Cape Ann well can have a tough time navigating to find specialty birds such as a Barrow’s goldeneye or king eider.
Leave the navigation to us as we enjoy a day along the scenic coast. Participants will see a nice diversity of sea ducks, grebes, and loons. We’ll also keep an eye out for alcids such as black guillemot, razorbill, murre, and dovekie.
And, of course, a midday stop at a local coffee shop will warm the bones.
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Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, January 25th 2012
January 23, 2012
When: Wednesday, January 25th 2012, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pmWhere: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $14 for members; $17 for non-members. 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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Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, January 21st 2012
January 18, 2012
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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Harpsichordist Peter Sykes To Open 2012 Jean Wilson Music Series At Unitarian Church, Newburyport, Sunday, January 22, 2012
January 11, 2012
Where: The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA
Cost: $15 ($10 for seniors), children and students free
Harpsichordist Peter Sykes will open the 2012 Jean C. Wilson Music Series on Sunday, Jan. 22, at 4:00 pm at the Unitarian Church, Newburyport.
Peter Sykes is one of the most distinguished and versatile keyboard artists performing today. His playing has variously been called “compelling and moving,” “magnificent and revelatory,” and “bold, imaginative, and amazingly accurate.”
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January 2012 Learn To Skate Programs At The Graf Rink, Newburyport
January 11, 2012
The Graf Rink, Newburyport, in cooperation with the Merrimack Valley Skating Club, is now accepting applications for its January 2012 Learn to Skate and Tiny Tots program.
Classes will run on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Specialized classes focus on the basic fundamentals that are important for shaping both hockey and figure skating skills. Skaters have the chance to earn skill-badges throughout the series. Student to coach ratio is kept low and classes are available for skaters age 3 through adult.
For detailed information, such as class times and cost, please visit the Graf Rink, website.
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Amesbury Chamber Breakfast Series – Serving the Community, Amesbury Sports Park, January 18th, 2012
January 11, 2012
Where: Amesbury Sports Park – 12 South Hunt Road
The Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation invites you to join them at their at their January Chamber Breakfast Series on Wednesday, January 18th at Amesbury Sports Park as they congratulate the Amesbury Parade Committee, Lake Gardner Improvement Association and Morrill Electric for their service to the community.
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Gallery Reception For New Art Exhibit “Observations”, Paintings Of Landscapes And Wildlife, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, January 8, 2012
January 6, 2012
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
Artists Lully Schwartz, Joan Merrill, and Carol Reynolds at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Starting January 8th
A trio of Newburyport area artists will be showing their paintings of landscapes and wildlife at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center in an exhibit entitled “Observations.”
Carol Reynolds, Joan Merrill, and Lully Schwartz’s show can be seen at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport from January 8 through February 26.
Gallery Reception: The public is cordially invited to meet the artists at a free gallery reception on Sunday, January 8, 2:30-4:00 pm. A portion of all purchases made during the exhibit helps to support Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats.
Full Moon Hike, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Saturday, January 7th 2012
January 6, 2012
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA
Cost: Adults $7.00 (members)/ $9.00 (non-members); Children $6.00 (members)/ $7.00 (non-members)
Join Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Education Coordinator Andrew Prazar, on a Full Moon Hike at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, January 7th.
The sparkle of the full moon on a freshly fallen blanket of snow illuminates the forest like nothing else. With only the moon as our guide, we will hike through the sanctuary woods and enjoy this magical time. Since early January is often one of the quietest times of the year, we should be able to hear the hoots of owls and the howls of coyotes.
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Introduction To Digital Nature Photography, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, January 7th 2012
January 5, 2012
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
Introduction to Digital Nature Photography
Are you new to the world of digital photography, or have you had a digital camera for a while and still don’t feel you’re getting the most from it? If that’s the case, make plans to attend this workshop on Saturday, January 7th at the Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport.
Mass Audubon’s Camp Wildwood Director Bob Speare will lead this workshop and field trip. Bob has a deep interest and expertise in photography and teaches photography classes for Mass Audubon sanctuaries across the state.
Bring your camera and learn more about its capabilities, especially out in the wild.
Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, January 7th 2012
January 5, 2012
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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