Star Party At Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Saturday Evening, September 4th
September 2, 2010
Where: Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Beach Road, Route 1A, Salisbury, MA
STAR PARTY! Discover what’s in “The Sky Tonight!”
Join the Salisbury Beach State Reservation Park educator and members of the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Clubto find out which celestial bodies may be seen in the sky over Salisbury Beach on Saturday evening, September 4th.
Several Club members and their telescopes will be available to assist your viewing both with the naked eye and through telescopes. You’ll also learn about the moon, its phases and its effect on the tides, as well as how various cultures have historically related to the objects visible in the night sky.
All ages are welcome but children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Where To Meet:
Meet at the Jetty Parking Lot (#3) by the Handicap Parking Spaces near the Merrimack River.
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Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, September 8th
September 1, 2010
When: Wednesday, September 8th 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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Volunteer Training, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Starts Tuesday August 31st
August 30, 2010
Where: Meet at Sandy Point State Reservation at the southern end of Plum Island
Program Fee: $20.00
Interested in being a volunteer at Joppa Flats Education Centerin Newburyport?
Do you love the outdoors and sharing nature with children? Become an education volunteer at Joppa Flats! Throughout the school year, Joppa Flats staff and volunteers offer a wide range of coastal ecology and birding programs for children on-site at Joppa Flats, at schools, and in various wild habitats.
To prepare these volunteers for assisting with these quality programs, the Joppa Flats Education Center provides complete in-the-field training. You’ll learn a wide variety of hands-on activities and experiments pertaining to levels of questioning, learning modalities, and using objects in nature to practice science.
Join the Center’s crew of trained naturalists and help Mass Audubon with its mission to increase awareness and inspire stewardship of the natural world.
Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, September 1st
August 29, 2010
When: Wednesday, September 1st 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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Evening Stroll, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Tuesday, August 31st
August 28, 2010
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
Join the Maudslay State Park park interpreter for a slow paced leisurely walk to view different areas of the park and experience various interpretations. The Tuesday evening stroll is a great way to get a more informed view of what is in the park and its history.
Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road. A different trail is taken every week so by the end of the summer, you will have walked the entire park!
Please bring bug spray and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Maudslay State Park, the former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, is one of the jewels of the Greater Newburyport region. The 480-acre park offers commanding views of the Merrimack River and features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts.
It’s a great place for walking, biking, horseback riding and informal picnics. The parking fee for the park is $2.00.
Note: An adult must accompany children 12 and under.
Brew Cruise with Cape Ann Brew Company, Essex River Cruises, Saturday, August 28th
August 27, 2010
When: Saturday August 28th, from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pmWhere: 35 Dodge Street, Essex, MA 01929
Cost: Adults $18.00, Children $8.00
Brew Cruise with Cape Ann Brew Company
Celebrate summer and the last weekend of August leisurely exploring the Essex River with Essex River Cruises & Charters with a cold brew from Cape Ann Brewing Company!
Come aboard to sample some local brews and ales from Cape Ann Brewing Company. Enjoy the winding estuaries with some tasty samplings in hand. The guys from the Gloucester Brewery will be on board to tell you all about their techniques and how their brews help protect the Atlantic Ocean.
Essex River Cruises & Charters is located in the village of Essex, Massachusetts, one of the four communities that comprise Cape Ann, along with Gloucester, Rockport and Manchester-by-the-Sea.
Call Essex River Cruises at 800-748-3706 to reserve tickets in advance.
Isles of Shoals Adventure by Kayak, Joppa Flats Education Center and Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport, Sunday, August 29th
August 27, 2010
When: Sunday, August 29th 2010, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pmWhere: Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk (on the Merrimack River in downtown Newburyport)
Fee: $170. Pre-registration is required
On Sunday, August 29th, 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 experienced kayakers.
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.
Family Ecology Cruise Aboard The Yankee Clipper, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, August 28th
August 27, 2010
When: Saturday, August 28th 2010, from 8:45 am to 10:45 amWhere: Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk (on the Merrimack River in downtown Newburyport)
On Saturday, August 28th, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, is offering a family ecology 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 exploratory cruise of the ecosystem of the lower Merrimack River that runs through Newburyport, Amesbury and Salisbury.
You’ll conduct hands-on science as we collect water samples, live specimens, and plankton. We’ll also look for wading birds, seals, 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.
The tour is being offered from 8:45 am to 10:45 am. This is a nice way to see and learn about the ecology of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem.
Preregistration is required for this program. To register, please call 978-462-9998.
Pre-School Program: Imagine, Sing And Learn, Snails And Fish Grow Up In The Marsh, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Thursday and Friday, September 2nd and 3rd
August 26, 2010
When: Thursday and Friday, September 2nd and 3rdWhere: Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Centeris offering a 90-minute (1.5-hours) pre-school program for children ages 3 to 6 on Thursday and Friday, March 4th and 5th.
The program, Imagine, Sing, and Learn: Snails And Fish Grow Up In The Marsh will feature active play and learning with Joppa Flats Teacher-Naturalist Lisa Hutchings. The program is designed for pre-schoolers with a favorite adult.
Choose one of four sessions:
Thursday, September 2nd:
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, September 3rd:
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or
- 1:00 p.m to 2:30 p.m.
Location
Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.
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Hike To Health, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Sunday, August 29th
August 25, 2010
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
Join the Maudslay State Park interpreter on Sunday afternoon, August 29th for a hike through the park. This moderate hike is 1.4 miles in length and is on one of the park’s trails designed to improve cardiovascular health.
The hike begins at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mil Road.
Exercise is the best remedy for many health issues that the American public faces these days. Even a vigorous hike once/week will jump-start you into the weekend and begin an exercise regimen that will last a life time.
Wear comfortable walking shoes; bring water.
The hike is for all ages. An adult must accompany children 12 and under.
