Salisbury Coastal Trails Group Meeting, November 6th
October 2, 2008
When: Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 p.mWhere: Salisbury Town Hall, 5 Beach Road, Salisbury, MA
The next meeting of the Salisbury Coastal Trails group is scheduled for Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. in Salisbury Town Hall.
At the most recent meeting on September 18th, updates were provided on the status of several rail trail projects, including completing the Salisbury Point Ghost Trail from Cushing Street to Lion’s Park, and the design of the proposed Old Eastern Marsh Trail to be built by the Massachusetts State Highway Department.
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Parker River Bird Banding, October 5th, 2008
September 29, 2008
When: Sunday, October 5th , 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.Where: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Notes: The program is free. The program is for ages 8 and Older
In order to track birds, scientists band them with silver bracelets and release them back into the wild.
If you are curious about bird banding s performed and what is involved in the process, visit the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, October 5th from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m and you can see how bird banding is conducted on the refuge.
Mass Audubon operates a seasonal bird banding station on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. On Sunday, October 5th, you can Join refuge volunteer Sue McGrath on a visit to the bird banding station and witness how birds being banded and see this important research in action.
Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the outdoors.
Meet at the sub-headquarters parking lot.
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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge 15th Annual Wildlife Festival, Saturday, Oct. 11th
September 28, 2008
When: Saturday, October 11th, 10:00 am to 3:00 pmWhere: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
The Parker River National Wildlife Refugeis one of the many natural treasures of the Greater Newburyport region and Essex County. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit and explore this natural treasure, you should definitely make a point to check it out.
On Saturday, October 11th, the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is hosting the 15th Annual Wildlife Festival from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is a family fun event with activities for the entire family. All activities are FREE and open to all ages.
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Old Eastern Marsh Trail Walk, Salisbury, September 27th & 28th
September 25, 2008
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 27th & 28th (Saturday: 12:00 pm; Sunday: 1:00 pm)Where: Friedenfels Rd. Salisbury MA
The Coastal Tails Coalition
The Coastal Trails Coalition is offering guided trail walks along the Old Eastern Marsh abandoned railroad on Saturday and Sunday, September 27th & 28th.
These guided trail walks are being offered in conjunction with this weekend’s 2008 Sails & Trails Weekend, organized by the Essex National Heritage Commission to celebrate the historic, cultural and natural treasures of the Essex National Heritage Area.
The 80-minute walks are along the Old Eastern Marsh Trail, an abandoned rail bed running from the Merrimack River to Town Creek.
Wednesday Morning Birding, September 24th
September 21, 2008
When: Wednesday, September 24th, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pmWhere: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $12 for Mass Audubon members; $15 for nonmembers
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 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.
To participate in the birding field trip, meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.
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Butterflies of Northeastern Massachusetts, September 25th
September 20, 2008
When: Thursday, September 25th, 7:00 p.m. to 8 p.mWhere: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge - Visitors Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
If you want to learn more about the butterflies that are found in Greater Newburyport, make plans to attend the lecture, “Butterflies of Northeastern Massachusetts,” on Thursday, September 25th from 7:00 p.m. to 8 p.m at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center.
Butterflies are beautiful and delicate insects, symbolizing freedom, whimsy and good fortune. They abound in the wet and dry meadows of our area, but some species are showing worrisome declines in numbers.
Join Sharon Stichter, editor of the Massachusetts Butterfly Club’s journal, Massachusetts Butterflies, to learn about some of our common and not-so-common species, where they may be found, and the habitats they need to survive. A handout on butterfly gardening will be available.
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Presentation on Independent Plum Island Sand Migration Study, September 24th
September 19, 2008
When: Wednesday, September 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pmWhere: Newbury Elementary School Auditorium, Hanover Street, Newbury
A local Plum Island resident, Michael Morris, will give a public presentation on the results of his independent, five month long study of the sand migration patterns on Plum Island this Wednesday, September 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Newbury Elementary School Auditorium.
Wednesday’s presentation, called “Unlocking the Mystery to Beach Erosion at Plum Island,” will be divided into two segments with a 15-minute break in between. Refreshments will also be served.
An article by Victor Tine in the Daily News of Newburyport provides an overview the study undertaken by Mr. Morris.
Some of the interesting findings of the study by Mr. Morris are:
- He believes that the net migration of sand along Plum Island’s shoreline is in a northerly direction, a departure from the conventional wisdom that it flows southward.
- He believes that two separate streams of sand are migrating toward Plum Island Center. One stream is moving south from the mouth of the Merrimack River along a submerged offshore sand bar, while another stream is flowing north from the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge’s dune system.
Living With the Eastern Coyote, Amesbury Town Hall, September 18th
September 14, 2008
When: Thursday, September 18thWhere: Amesbury Town Hall, 62 Friend Street Amesbury, MA
The coyote is no stranger to the Greater Newburyport region of Massachusetts. They have been seen in almost all areas of Greater Newburyport and are year round residents.
If you want to learn more about the Eastern Coyote, plan on attending the presentation, “Living With the Eastern Coyote,” at Amesbury Town Hall on Thursday evening, September 18th at 7:00 pm.
The presentation is being made by John Maguranis, the Town of Belmont’s animal control officer and a coyote specialist. Mr. Maguranis will talk about the history of coyotes in this region, how to identify them, their natural behavior and diet, and how to protect against harm to humans and pets. Read more
The Ecology of Rocky Shores - Schooner Adventure Lecture Series, September 17th
September 11, 2008
When: Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00 p.mWhere: Sawyer Free Library, Friend Room, 2 Dale Ave, Gloucester
If you want to learn more about the flora and fauna associated with rocky shore lines, such as those found along Cape Ann, then you may want to attend the “The Ecology of Rocky Shores” lecture that is being presented by the Schooner Adventure Lecture Series on Wednesday, September 17th.
“The Ecology of Rocky Shores,” is the title of a program to be presented by Scott Shumway, a Ph.D. professor of Biology at Wheaton College, and author of “A Naturalist’s Guide to the Atlantic Seashore.”
He will present an introduction to one of the most stressful habitats on earth and the species that live there. A book signing will follow the lecture on Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sawyer Free Library, Friend Room, 2 Dale Ave, Gloucester.
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Bird Banding Workshop at Joppa Flats Education Center, September 18th and 20th
September 9, 2008
When: Thursday, September 18th , 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 20th, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)Where: Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $50 for Mass Audubon members; $60 for non-members
Would you like to learn the basics of bird banding and train to become a volunteer at the Joppa Flats Bird Banding Station on Plum Island? If you do, Mass Audubon is offering a two-session bird banding workshop at its Joppa Flats Education Center on Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.
The first session is a classroom session on Thursday, September 18th , from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The second session is a Saturday morning field trip on Saturday, September 20th, from 7:30 a.m. to noon.
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