Quarry Tour, Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Rockport, Saturday, July 24th
July 21, 2010
When: Saturday, July 24th 2010, from 10:00 am to 11:00 pmWhere: Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
On Saturday, July 24th, you can take a free, one-hour quarry tour at Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Massachusetts. The park which is another coastal gem on Massachusetts’s North Shore is an easy ride from the Newburyport area. If you haven’t been there, it is well worth exploring.
The tour includes a film, granite-splitting demonstration, and a tour of the Babson Farm Quarry.
Halibut Point itself is made of sheets of 440 million year-old granite that now descend from rocky headland to the tidal pools below.
As a result of the shallow soil, constant exposure to onshore winds, and a history of frequent fires, the vegetation includes few trees. Catbriar, bayberry, blueberry, arrowwood, shadbush, and an assortment of wildflowers grow among the ledges.
Each winter, many species of seabirds, including loons, grebes, ducks and an occasional puffin, feed in the rich offshore waters.
Exploring Tidepools, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, Friday, July 16th
July 15, 2010
When: Monday, July 16th 2010, from 10:00 am to 11:00 amWhere: Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
Halibut Point State Parkon Cape Ann, Massachusetts, is another coastal gem that can be found on Massachusetts’s North Shore and an easy ride from Newburyport. If you haven’t been there, it is well worth exploring.
On Friday, July 16th, the park interpreter will be leading/coordinating the exploration of the Halibut Point’s rocky intertidal zone and tide pools. The free one hour program starts at 10:00 am.
Halibut Point is a uniquely beautiful coastal seascape. Looking seaward on a clear day, the view stretches from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Mount Agamenticus in Maine and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire.
All programs at the park are free and open to the public.
Parking: The daily parking fee is $2.00 per vehicle.
For more information, please call the park at (978) 546-2997.
Quarry Tour, Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Rockport, Saturday, July 10th
July 8, 2010
When: Saturday, July 10th 2010, from 10:00 am to 11:00 pmWhere: Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
On Saturday, July 10th, you can take a free, one-hour quarry tour at Halibut Point State Park, Cape Ann, Massachusetts. The park which is another coastal gem on Massachusetts’s North Shore is an easy ride from the Newburyport area. If you haven’t been there, it is well worth exploring.
The tour includes a film, granite-splitting demonstration, and a tour of the Babson Farm Quarry.
Halibut Point itself is made of sheets of 440 million year-old granite that now descend from rocky headland to the tidal pools below.
As a result of the shallow soil, constant exposure to onshore winds, and a history of frequent fires, the vegetation includes few trees. Catbriar, bayberry, blueberry, arrowwood, shadbush, and an assortment of wildflowers grow among the ledges.
Each winter, many species of seabirds, including loons, grebes, ducks and an occasional puffin, feed in the rich offshore waters.
Birding in Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, Brookline Bird Club, Sunday, June 20th
June 17, 2010
When: Sunday, June 20th, 8:00 amWhere: Meet at the Halibut Point State Park’s parking lot, Rockport, MA
If you want to broaden your birding horizons outside of Newburyport and explore a beautiful state park on the North Shore, join the Brooklinline Bird Club and the Trustees of Reservations, for a two hour walk at Halibut State Park, Rockport on Cape Ann on Sunday, June 20th.
Join them for a two-hour birding walk over easy to moderate trails in search of seasonal specialties. Beginners to birding are encouraged!
Boots are advisable!
Directions:
From Route 128 (Exit 9), take Route 127 north (Eastern Avenue) toward Rockport, 3 mi. At 5-way intersection, turn left onto Railroad Avenue (remains Route 127) and follow for 2.4 mi. Turn right onto Gott Avenue. The entrance is opposite the state park’s parking lot.
Meeting Place: Meet at the Park’s parking lot. 8:00 am.
For more information, call Peter Van Demark at (978)546-2402.
Exploring Tidepools, Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, Monday, June 7th, 2:00 pm
June 6, 2010
When: Monday, June 7th, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pmWhere: Halibut Point State Park, Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
Halibut Point State Park on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, is another coastal gem that can be found on Massachusett’s North Shore and an easy ride from Newburyport. If you haven’t been there, it is well worth exploring.
On Monday, June 7th, the park interpreter will be leading/coordinating the exploration of the Halibut Point’s rocky intertidal zone and tide pools. The free one hour program starts at 2:00 pm.
Halibut Point is a uniquely beautiful coastal seascape. Looking seaward on a clear day, the view stretches from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Mount Agamenticus in Maine and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire.
Focus On Seabirds Of Cape Ann, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, February 21st
February 19, 2010
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
Join Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center exploring Cape Ann to find sea ducks, loons, grebes, and gulls on Sunday, February 21st.
If you’re lucky you may also see harlequin ducks and perhaps a king eider.
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Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend, Friday-Sunday, Gloucester, February 5th to 7th
December 26, 2009
When: Friday though Sunday, February 5th to 7thWhere: The Elks at Bass Rocks, 97 Atlantic Road, Gloucester, MA
Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend
For birders, the North Shore of Massachusetts is an excellent year round birding location.
The Cape Ann region of the North Shore is known to birdwatchers worldwide for its exciting concentrations of winter seabirds.
Loons, grebes, gannets, sea ducks, alcids, and gulls gather in impressive concentrations and variety, and a careful exploration of the area’s gorgeous coastal geography is quite likely to turn up such winter bird specialties as the Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend’s logo bird, the Harlequin Duck.
If you want to enjoy a winter weekend of birding in the Cape Ann region of Massachusetts, make plans to attend the Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend.
Working with the Mass Audubon Society, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has a weekend filled with opportunity for bird lovers of all skill levels to join expert guides on a tour of Cape Ann’s birding hot spots- including a sea trip on the 7 Seas Whale Watch boat the Privateer IV (weather permitting!
Sixty-five different species of birds were observed during the 2009 Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend. Twenty-six were spotted right from the window of the Elks!
The Sunday morning boat trip was filled with excitement and five species of alcids were seen during the trip.
Essex Clamfest, Memorial Park, Essex, Saturday, October 24th
October 20, 2009
When: Saturday, October 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Where: Memorial Park, Route 22, Essex, MA (Behind the Essex Firehouse)
This is an event for all of you clam chowder lovers!
The Essex Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Essex ClamFest from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Memorial Park in Essex.
The highlight of the day is the Clam Chowder Tasting contest, featuring chowders from restaurants on Cape Ann and the North Shore.
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Ryan & Wood Distillery, Gloucester, Offering Free Tours Of Its Small Batch Distillery
August 27, 2009
If you’re looking for a reason to visit Gloucester and you have a liking for vodka, rum and gin, you may be interested in taking a tour of the Ryan & Wood Distillery.
Ryan & Wood Distillery, makers of Beauport Vodka, Folly Cove Rum and Knockabout Gin, is now open for tours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m..
If you would like to see how fine hand-crafted spirits are made, take a tour of this small batch, quality distillery.
Tour Sailing Research Vessel Corwith Cramer In Gloucester, Saturday, July 18th, 3 to 5 pm
July 16, 2009
When: Saturday, July 18th, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.mWhere: Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, Gloucester, MA
If you appreciate beautiful ships, the sailing research vessel Corwith Cramer, a 134-foot steel brigantine owned by the Sea Education Association (SEA) of Woods Hole, will be in Gloucester for the upcoming weekend. She will be docked at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center from Friday, July 17th through Sunday, July 19th.
Onboard Tours From 3:00 to 5:00 PM on Saturday, July 18th
The crew of the Corwith Cramer will welcome visitors aboard on Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. You will learn about the vessel and the research conducted on its decks and in its lab. The Corwith Cramer’s visit is one of many activities offered at the Heritage Center to provide Gloucester students with hands-on opportunities to learn about marine science.
Program For Teachers And Students From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
A special program will aldo be conducted for teachers, and middle and high school students from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. There is no charge for this program, but interested teachers and students must register in advance by calling the Heritage Center at 978-281-0470.
Research Equipment And Laboratory
The Corwith Cramer is a floating laboratory and research center. Onboard research equipment includes oceanographic sampling gear such as plankton nets, trawls, cores, dredges, and Nisken bottles.
The ship’s lab is outfitted with modern sampling and analytic gear including a digital recording bathythermograph, salinometer, fluorometer, spectrophotometer, and four mini computers for data recovery, processing and storage.
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