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.

The light of the moon will also allow us to catch glimpses of nocturnal animals that usually move about in complete darkness. We will then return to the Barn to warm up with some hot chocolate!

Audience: Family (suitable for children ages 6 – 16 yrs)
Instructions: Meets in the Nature Center. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
Registration: Registration is required. You can register by phone, with a credit card, by calling (978) 887-9264.

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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.

Following the indoor introduction, we’ll hike the sanctuary to search for tracks, chews, and scat.

Tracking is a fun and exciting skill that will make your winter walks more enjoyable.

Audience: Adult.

Instructions: Meets in the Nature Center. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
Registration: Registration is required. You can register by phone, with a credit card, by calling (978) 887-9264.

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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!

From in-town to rural countryside to spectacular water settings, from an 18th-Century restored antique Colonial to a meticulously appointed 21st Century contemporary designer townhouse – prepare to experience an extraordinary celebration of holiday traditions and spirit!

Highlights include glimpses into a variety of private homes and unique spaces from the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, along with an exquisite focus on an historic neighborhood just across the river Merrimack, on Robert Ring’s Island, providing an enchanting perspective you will likely never forget.

Plus no tour home is beyond a mile and a half from Newburyport borders!

Order your 2011 Holiday House Tour tickets in advance and receive a discount!

Click HERE to get all the details by downloading the 2011 Holiday House Tour brochure.

Advance tickets are available by mail or telephone and are on sale at the museum.

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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!!!
• and a visit by Santa

Lowell’s Boat Shop, built in 1793 by Simeon Lowell, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, is considered to be the birthplace of the legendary New England fishing dory, originated by Simeon Lowell.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Preregistration is required for this program. To register, please call 978-462-9998.

Where To Meet:

Meet at Plum Island Kayak, 92 Merrimack Street, Newburyport. To prepare for your trip, go to the Plum Island Kayak, website and click on Planning your Trip.

Cost:

This program is for adults: $160 for Mass Audubon members; $170 for nonmembers.

Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, is a natural history education center that is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and on Monday holidays, 8:30 to 4:00 pm.

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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!

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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.

The fee covers single kayak rental. Subtract $10 per person for double kayak rental and $15 per person if you use your own kayak.

Experience Level: Beginner I – no experience required; easiest paddling. Paddling time: 2 hours.

Meet at Plum Island Kayak, 92 Merrimack Street, Newburyport.

To prepare for your trip, visit the Plum Island Kayak website and click on Planning your Trip.

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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.

Children age 8 and up are invited to come along in the company of a parent or guardian. Rain or shine.

Instructions and Directions: Please bring close-focusing binoculars if possible. Wear shoes, socks, and long pants to avoid insect bites.

Fee: $7. Registration is required. You can register by calling 978-462-9998.

Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats, located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, is a natural history education center that is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 to 4:00 pm.

Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center website.

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