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.
Family Ecology Cruise Aboard Yankee Clipper, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, June 6th
June 4, 2010
When: Sunday, June 6th, from 8:45 am to 10:45 amWhere: Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk (on the Merrimack River in downtown Newburyport)
On Sunday, June 6th, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, is offering a family ecology cruise aboard the Yankee Clipper.
This is a nice way to see and learn about the ecology of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem.
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.
The tour is being offered from 8:45 am to 10:45 am
Preregistration is required for this program. To register, please call 978-462-9998.
Horseshoe Crabs By Kayak, Plum Island, Memorial Day Weekend, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday & Monday, May 30th & 31st
May 29, 2010
When: Sunday, May 30th, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; or Monday, May 31st, from 11:30 to 4:30 p.m.Where: Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
If you ever wanted to kayak and explore the waters around Plum Island looking for horseshoe crabs, check out the five-hour kayaking adventure being offered by Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport on Sunday and Monday, May 30th and 31st.
Go for a kayaking excursion in the calm waters around Plum Island to secluded areas where horseshoe crabs are visible during the springtime mating season.
This event is co-sponsored by Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport.
Choose one of two sessions.
- Sunday, May 30, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Monday, May 31, 11:30 – 4:30 p.m.
This event is for families with children ages 7 and up.
Great White Shark Tagged Off New Zealand Sets Record For Deepest Ever Known Dive
March 31, 2010
The world of technology and advanced electronics continues to help shed light in all of the marine sciences.
A recent press release issued by the New Zealand-based National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) reports that a New Zealand great white shark that they had tagged has set a world record for the deepest ever known dive of 1200 meters (3,937 feet).
“A big shark called ‘Shack’, the biggest shark we have tagged, at 4.8 metres (15.75-ft), has set the world’s deepest great white shark dive record,” says NIWA Principal Scientist, Malcolm Francis. “And he made several other very deep dive records between 1000 and 1200 metres while crossing the ocean. Prior to this, we had recorded several at around 1000 metres, so it’s quite a substantial extension.”
Presentation:North Atlantic Salmon And Their Merrimack Migration, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport, Saturday, April 10th
March 31, 2010
When: Saturday, April 10th, from Noon (12:00 pm) to 1:30 pmWhere: 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 presentation, North Atlantic Salmon and their Merrimack Migration, on Saturday, April 10th at its Visitor Center in Newburyport.
You may have seen the aquarium in the Refuge’s Visitor Center and wanted to know more about the eggs inside. Come learn about these amazing fish as refuge staff teach about the life cycle and natural history of these travelers of the Merrimack.
No registration required for this presentation which will take place in the Refuge Visitor Center Auditorium. Space will be limited to its capacity.
Where To Meet:
Meet at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
For more information, visit the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge website.
Marine Science Safari, Refuge Shorebirds, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, October 17th
October 11, 2009
Where: Meet at parking lot #1 at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island.
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center is offering a Marine Science Safari for children ages 7 to 12 on Saturday, October 17th at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island.
Participants will learn about the ecology, natural history, and environmental status of this Parker River National Wildlife Refuge ecosystem.
Parents are welcome but not required to stay.
Location: Meet at parking lot #1 at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island.
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Homeschool Field Trip, Fishing Onboard the Erica Lee, Tuesday, October 6th
October 5, 2009
Where: Meet at the Newburyport waterfront
HOMESCHOOL FIELD TRIP: FISHING ABOARD THE ERICA LEE
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, is offering a homeschool field trip onboard the Erica Lee as part of this month’s focus on the euphotic zone.
The study session will be held on Tuesday, October 6th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The program is for children ages 7 to 12. Parents are welcome but not required to stay.
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Family Ecology Cruise Aboard Yankee Clipper, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, October 4th
October 1, 2009
When: Sunday, October 4th, from 8:45 am to 10:45 amWhere: Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk (on the Merrimack River in downtown Newburyport)
On Sunday, October 4th, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, is offering a family ecology cruise aboard the Yankee Clipper.
This is a nice way to see and learn about the ecology of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem.
Lisa Hutchings of Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center and the crew of Harbor Tour’s Yankee Clipperwill host this exploratory cruise of the ecosystem of the lower Merrimack River that runs through Newburyport, Amesbury and Salisbury.
The tour is being offered from 8:45 am to 10:45 am
Preregistration is required for this program. To register, please call 978-462-9998.
Family Ecology Cruise Aboard Yankee Clipper, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, September 27th
September 23, 2009
When: Sunday, September 27th, from 8:45 am to 10:45 amWhere: Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk (on the Merrimack River in downtown Newburyport)
On Sunday, September 27th, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, is offering a family ecology cruise aboard the Yankee Clipper.
If you’ve ever wanted to see and/or learn more about the ecology of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem, here is your chance!
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.
The tour is being offered from 8:45 am to 10:45 am
Preregistration is required for this program. To register, please call 978-462-9998.
Family Ecology Cruise Aboard Yankee Clipper, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, September 6th
September 4, 2009
When: Sunday, September 6th, from 8:45 am to 10:45 amWhere: Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk (on the Merrimack River in downtown Newburyport)
On Sunday, September 6th, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, is offering a family ecology cruise aboard the Yankee Clipper.
If you’ve ever wanted to see and/or learn more about the ecology of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem, here is your chance!
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.
The tour is being offered from 8:45 am to 10:45 am
Preregistration is required for this program. To register, please call 978-462-9998.
