Full Moon Hike, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Saturday, January 7th 2012
January 6, 2012
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 Tracking Mammals, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Saturday, December 10th
December 8, 2011
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA
Cost: Adults $16.00 (members)/ $19.00 (non-members)
Before the domestication of animals, people had to hunt wild animals for food and fur. The skill of tracking animals effectively once ensured our survival, but now it is a lost art.
Today, all of the items we need to survive are only a few miles away. Join Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Naturalist Scott Santino, a tracking enthusiast, to learn the basics of tracking our local mammals. We’ll talk about the life histories of mammals native to Massachusetts including rodents, carnivores, hoofed animals, and lagomorphs.
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The 2011 Holiday House Tour, Custom House Maritime Museum, Newburyport, Saturday, December 10th
December 8, 2011
When: Saturday, December 10th 2011, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pmWhere: The Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950
The Custom House Maritime Museum’s Holiday House Tour return’s in dazzling form in 2011 on Saturday, December 10th!
The 18th annual Holiday House Tour features a momentous selection of homes representing four centuries of Newburyport area history, culture and lifestyle. Each home so elegantly decorated in finest holiday fashion; all wrapped in a day full of holiday magic and surprise!
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Lowell’s Boat Shop 2011 Holiday Open House, Amesbury, Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd & 4th
December 1, 2011
When: Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd and 4th 2011, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pmWhere: Lowell’s Boat Shop, 459 Main Street, Amesbury, MA
Holiday Open House!
Lowell’s Boat Shop, the oldest continuously working boat shop in America, invites you to their Holiday Open House on Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th.
The Tradition Continues! The 2011 Holiday Open House is upon us again. This year, we are pleased to be hosting a wooden boat raffle. This is your chance to win and own a beautiful wooden skiff, handmade at Lowell’s Boat Shop.
Don’t forget to bring your family and friends and get your shopping done early and with our distinctive handmade gifts. There is something for everyone. See you there
The shop will be festively decorated for the holidays and you’ll have the chance to explore the shop and purchase a wide range of unique holiday gifts. The Holiday Open House will feature:
- Art Exhibit & Sale
- Unique Handcrafted Gifts
- Christmas Wreaths & Ornaments
- Victuals – PJ’s Famous Fish Chowder!!!
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Birding at Arrowhead Farm, Newburyport With Newburyport Birders, Monday, September 5th
September 2, 2011
When: Monday, September 5th 2011, from 8:00 am to 11:00 amWhere: Meet at the first pull off on the right on Spring Lane, Newburyport (Spring Lane is off Ferry Road)
Birding At Arrowhead Farm in Newburyport
Join Newburyport Birders on Monday, September 5th and explore the various habitats at the 30 acre Arrowhead Farm, which was established in 1683 along the Merrimack River in Newburyport.
During this ramble, we’ll search for birds. Please wear sturdy, walking shoes and bring a beverage and snack.
Donation: Suggested Donation is $20.
Birding in the Settlers’ Footsteps, Newburyport Birders, Newbury, Sunday, September 4th
September 2, 2011
When: Sunday, September 4th 2011, from 8:00 am to 11:00 amWhere: Newbury’s Lower Green, Route 1A, High Road, Newbury, MA
Birding in the Settlers’ Footsteps
Join Newburyport Birders on Sunday, September 4th and explore the town landing, Lower Green area, the Parker River, the base of the 168-foot “Great Hill” and the diverse habitat along Newman Road.
During this ramble, we’ll search for birds. Please wear sturdy, walking shoes and bring a beverage and snack.
Meeting Location: Newbury’s Lower Green
Donation: Suggested Donation to “Save The Lower Green” is $30.
Isles of Shoals Adventure by Kayak, Joppa Flats Education Center and Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport, Sunday, August 21st
August 20, 2011
When: Sunday, August 21st 2011, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pmWhere: Meet at Plum Island Kayak, 92 Merrimack Street, Newburyport.
Fee: $170. Pre-registration is required. For adults.
On Sunday, July 10th, 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 intermediate level kayakers (some experience required; stamina necessary).
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.
Salty Dog Day At Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum, Saturday, September 24th
August 8, 2011
When: Saturday, September 24th 2011, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pmWhere: Essex Shipbuilding Museum, 66 Main Street, Essex, MA
Salty Dog Day at the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum.
Always a fun day filled with activities for the whole family – including the four legged members. Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 11 am to 3 pm!
Introduction To Sea Kayaking, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, August 7th
August 2, 2011
Where: Meet at Plum Island Kayak, 92 Merrimack Street, Newburyport, MA
Cost: $35 for Mass Audubon members; $45 for nonmembers
INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING
On Sunday, August 7th, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, and Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport, are co-hosting an Introduction To Sea Kayaking course from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Participants will learn the basics of sea kayaking with an evening outing in the Plum Island estuary. Kayak and equipment rental are included in the fee.
Participants will learn safety precautions and paddling techniques and will gain confidence handling these very seaworthy boats. Participants will then paddle into the Plum Island estuary and explore tidal creeks, mudflats, and salt marshes.
Preregistration is required for this program. To register, please call 978-462-9998.
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Introduction to Butterflying, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Tuesday, July 26th
July 25, 2011
When: Tuesday, July 26 th 2010, from 10:00 am to NoonWhere: Mass Audubonewburyport ma’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
INTRODUCTION TO BUTTERFLYING
Go on a field trip and learn how to identify butterflies and discuss life cycles, host plants, and behaviors. Children age 8 and up welcome. Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center is offering a two hour program, Introduction To Butterflying, for children ages 8 to 16 on Tuesday, July 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
After a short indoor introduction to some of the most common species of butterflies, we’ll search local fields, meadows, and gardens to see what we can find. We’ll talk about field identification, life cycles, host plants, and flight times while we learn to appreciate the delicate beauty of such wonderful creatures as American ladies, swallowtails, great spangled fritillaries, pearl crescents, monarchs, skippers, and more.
Location: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.
