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Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, February 4th 2012

February 2, 2012

When: Saturday, February 4th 2012, from 9:30 to 11:30 am
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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Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, January 25th 2012

January 23, 2012

BirdwatchingWhen: Wednesday, January 25th 2012, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: 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

When: Saturday, January 21st 2012, from 9:30 to 11:30 am
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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Gallery Reception For New Art Exhibit “Observations”, Paintings Of Landscapes And Wildlife, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, January 8, 2012

January 6, 2012

When: Sunday, January 8th 2012, from 2:30-4:00 pm
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.

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Full Moon Hike, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Saturday, January 7th 2012

January 6, 2012

When: Saturday, January 7th  2011, from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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

When: Saturday, January 8th 2012; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
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.

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Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, January 7th 2012

January 5, 2012

When: Saturday, January 7th 2012, from 9:30 to 11:30 am
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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Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, January 4th 2012

January 3, 2012

BirdwatchingWhen: Wednesday, January 4th 2012, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: 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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New Year’s Day Birding, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Newburyport Birders, Sunday, January 1st 2012

December 30, 2011

Newburyport BirdersWhen: Sunday, January 1st, 2011 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm
Where: Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Boat Ramp parking lot, Salisbury, MA
Fee: $25

NEW YEAR’S DAY BIRDS

Join Newburyport Birders for an afternoon of birding on the first day of the New Year 2011!

Salisbury Beach State Reservation is a wonderful, winter birding site.

At sunset, we’ll have light refreshments, do our summary and appreciate the night sky. Please bring a folding chair, dress warmly in layers and wear warm footwear.

This is a limited-participation program; so register early. All levels of birders are welcome.

Reserve your place today by emailing Sue at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or calling her at 978-462-4785.

Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, December 28th

December 27, 2011

BirdwatchingWhen: Wednesday, December 28th 2011, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: 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.
Read more

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