Celebrate the Longer Days With the Birds!, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport, Sunday, March 14th
March 10, 2010
Where: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Parking Lot 1, Newbury, MA
Celebrate the longer days with the birds! Join Essex County Ornithological Club President, Sue McGrath, to search for birds on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport.
If you have binoculars and a field guide, please bring them along to this free program.
Please dress for the weather and wear warm socks & sturdy shoes as the Refuge is always cooler than the mainland.
For more information, visit the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge website.
Springtime Naturalist, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport, Thursday, March 11
March 10, 2010
When: Thursdays, March 11th to April 15th, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.mWhere: Meet at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is offering a free, two hour program, Springtime Naturalist, on Thursdays, March 11th to April 15th, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. This program is specifically designed for teenagers, ages 12 to 16, who are interested in the environment, animals and learning about the ecology of the world around them. Together, participants will learn the naturalist skills they need to help them explore local animal behavior and habitat.
Space in this program is limited, so advanced registration is required.
Note: Participants will be asked to commit to all meetings.
Light Pollution In Greater Newburyport, Presentation By Dr. Mario Motta, PITA Hall, Plum Island, Wednesday, March 10th
March 9, 2010
Where: PITA Hall, Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury, MA
Light pollution is an ongoing problem throughout the civilized world and one that is all around us. If you appreciate the night sky or are a casual stargazer, you know how ubiquitous light pollution is in the evening sky in the Greater Newburyport region.
You can learn more about light pollution and how to reduce it by attending a free program by International Dark-Sky Association Board member Dr. Mario Motta that is being hosted by Plum Island Taxpayers & Associates (PITA) at Pita Hall, Plum Island Turnpike, on March 10th from 7 to 8 p.m.
Dr. Motta is a prominent North Shore cardiologist and a well-known astronomer who has built an observatory at his Gloucester home near Wingaersheek Beach. He will discuss the issue of light pollution and what we can do to reduce it.
The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served after the program.
Homeschool Study Session: Pinniped Protection, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Friday, March 12th
March 9, 2010
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, is offering a homeschool study session on Friday, March 12th, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, that will explore pinnipeds (seals) and pinniped protection. This month’s session will focus on harbor seals.
The homeschool program is for children ages 7 to 12. Parents are welcome, but not required to stay.
A field trip to search for harbor seals as part of this month’s focus on pinnipeds is scheduled for Friday, March 26th
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Beach Cleanup on Plum Island, BOAT CAMP Inc., Newburyport, Sunday, March 14th
March 8, 2010
When: Sunday, March 14th; 9:30 am to NoonWhere: Meet at playground at northern end of Plum Island, Newburyport, MA
If you would like to help with a Plum Island beach cleanup, BOAT CAMP Inc, Newburyport, is looking for volunteers of all ages to help them with their beach cleanup on Sunday, March 14th.
BOAT CAMP Inc. has adopted the stretch of Plum Island beach that spans from Captain’s Fishing Parties’ pier to the South Jetty as it runs along the Merrimack River.
Meet at the playground on the northern end of Plum Island; BOAT CAMP will provide the gloves and bags.
Lobstermen tell us there’s a ton of stuff flowing downriver from the storm, so there should be plenty to pick up.
Celebrate the return to Daylight Savings with a walk on the beach with us!
Volunteers of all ages are welcome.
For more information, visit the BOAT CAMP Inc website or call 978-463-2233.
Annual Refuge Cleanup, Parker River Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport, Saturday, March 27th
March 7, 2010
When: Saturday, March 27th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pmWhere: Meet at Parking Lot #1 in the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Newbury, MA.
The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is conducting its Annual Refuge Beach Cleanup on Saturday, March 27th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Join them and help clean up this beautiful beach!
You bring the gloves, and they”ll supply the trash bags.
All are welcome, and the plovers thank you!
Where To Meet:
Meet at Parking Lot #1 in the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Newbury, MA.
Cape Ann Birding, Brookline Bird Club, Gloucester and Rockport, Sunday, March 7th
March 6, 2010
When: Sunday, March 7th, 9:00 am (All Day)Where: Meet at the Fisherman’s Monument on Western Avenue, Gloucester MA.
Tom Young, Merrimack (603)424-4512
The Brookline Bird Club will be exploring Cape Ann all day on Sunday, March 7th.
They will carpool to a variety of local birding sites to search for alcids and other wintering seabirds.
These trips are open to all and are free.
If you’d like to go and explore regional birding hot spots with them, meet them at the Fisherman’s Monument on Western Avenue, Gloucester at 9:00 am.
For More Information:
For more information, please call Ida Giriunas at (781) 944-5135
Take A Walk On The Wild Side: Bald Eagles, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, March 7th
March 6, 2010
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
Join Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center teacher Lisa Hutchings on a search for bald eagles on Sunday, March 7th.
She’ll take you and your family to the banks of the Merrimack River to see wintering bald eagles. For families with children ages 7 and up.
Fee: $15 for children; $5 for adults (must be accompanied by children). Pre-registration is required.
Preregistration: Preregister by calling 978-462-9998 or drop in.
Where To Meet: Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
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Birding In Newburyport and Vicinity, Brookline Bird Club, Saturday, March 6th
March 5, 2010
When: Saturday, March 6th, 8:00 am (All Day)Where: Meet at the Newburyport District Courthouse at the Route 1 traffic circle, Newburyport, MA.
Tom Young, Merrimack (603)424-4512
The Brookline Bird Club will be exploring Newburyport and vicinity all day on Saturday, March 6th.
They will carpool to a variety of local birding sites to search for winter waterfowl and also look for Black-headed Gulls and Bald Eagles along the Merrimack River.
These trips are open to all and are free.
If you’d like to go and explore regional birding hot spots with them, meet them at the Newburyport District Courthouse at the Route 1 traffic circle in Newburyport at 8:00 am.
For More Information:
For more information, please call or email Tom Young (603) 424-4512 or rustysnaketail@yahoo.com
Take A Walk On The Wild Side: Harbor Seals, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, March 7th
March 5, 2010
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
Join Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center teacher Lisa Hutchings on a search for wintering harbor seals on Sunday, March 7th. She’ll take you near the mouth of the Merrimack River where these seals are commonly seen.
For families with children ages 7 and up.
Fee: $15 for children; $5 for adults (must be accompanied by children). Pre-registration is required.
Preregistration: Preregister by calling 978-462-9998 or drop in.
Where To Meet: Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
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