Evening Stroll, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Tuesday, August 31st
August 28, 2010
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
Join the Maudslay State Park park interpreter for a slow paced leisurely walk to view different areas of the park and experience various interpretations. The Tuesday evening stroll is a great way to get a more informed view of what is in the park and its history.
Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road. A different trail is taken every week so by the end of the summer, you will have walked the entire park!
Please bring bug spray and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Maudslay State Park, the former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, is one of the jewels of the Greater Newburyport region. The 480-acre park offers commanding views of the Merrimack River and features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts.
It’s a great place for walking, biking, horseback riding and informal picnics. The parking fee for the park is $2.00.
Note: An adult must accompany children 12 and under.
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.
Pre-School Program: Imagine, Sing And Learn, Snails And Fish Grow Up In The Marsh, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Thursday and Friday, September 2nd and 3rd
August 26, 2010
When: Thursday and Friday, September 2nd and 3rdWhere: Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Centeris offering a 90-minute (1.5-hours) pre-school program for children ages 3 to 6 on Thursday and Friday, March 4th and 5th.
The program, Imagine, Sing, and Learn: Snails And Fish Grow Up In The Marsh will feature active play and learning with Joppa Flats Teacher-Naturalist Lisa Hutchings. The program is designed for pre-schoolers with a favorite adult.
Choose one of four sessions:
Thursday, September 2nd:
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, September 3rd:
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or
- 1:00 p.m to 2:30 p.m.
Location
Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.
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Hike To Health, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Sunday, August 29th
August 25, 2010
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
Join the Maudslay State Park interpreter on Sunday afternoon, August 29th for a hike through the park. This moderate hike is 1.4 miles in length and is on one of the park’s trails designed to improve cardiovascular health.
The hike begins at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mil Road.
Exercise is the best remedy for many health issues that the American public faces these days. Even a vigorous hike once/week will jump-start you into the weekend and begin an exercise regimen that will last a life time.
Wear comfortable walking shoes; bring water.
The hike is for all ages. An adult must accompany children 12 and under.
Kidleidoscope Pre-Schooler Program, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Wednesday, August 25th
August 23, 2010
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
You and your pre-schooler(s) are invited to join the staff of Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, for the Kidleidoscope Program from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
Each week the Kidleidoscope program will introduce your pre-schooler to a new topic about nature in a three-part program that includes:
- a story
- a craft and
- an activity (that includes outdoor exploration).
Each program lasts about an hour.
Where To Meet:
Meet at the Park headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road.
This program is for ages 3 to 6. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Evening Stroll, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Tuesday, August 24th
August 23, 2010
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
Join the Maudslay State Park park interpreter for a slow paced leisurely walk to view different areas of the park and experience various interpretations. The Tuesday evening stroll is a great way to get a more informed view of what is in the park and its history.
Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road. A different trail is taken every week so by the end of the summer, you will have walked the entire park!
Please bring bug spray and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Maudslay State Park, the former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, is one of the jewels of the Greater Newburyport region. The 480-acre park offers commanding views of the Merrimack River and features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts.
It’s a great place for walking, biking, horseback riding and informal picnics. The parking fee for the park is $2.00.
Note: An adult must accompany children 12 and under.
Slideshow Of Moseley Estate, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Monday, August 23rd
August 23, 2010
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
Slideshow of the Moseley Estate – A Flash from the Past!
Interested in learning about the history of the Moseley family estate and Maudslay State Park in Newburyport?
Join the park interpreter of Maudslay State Park for a slide-show of archival photos of the former
Moseley Family Estate, accompanied by historical narration to experience an era gone by.
Popcorn and beverages will be provided by the Maudslay State Park Association. Donations are welcome!
Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road.
For: Ages 8 and up. An adult must accompany children 12 and under.
Maudslay State Park, the former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, is one of the jewels of the Greater Newburyport region. The 480-acre park offers commanding views of the Merrimack River and features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts.
It’s a great place for walking, biking, horseback riding and informal picnics. The parking fee for the park is $2.00.
Nature Exploration Walk, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Sunday, August 22nd
August 20, 2010
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
Nature Exploration Walk At Maudslay State park
Interested in exploring the natural resources of Maudslay State Park? If you are, the park is having a one-hour nature exploration walk on Sunday, August 22nd from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.
Using nets, critter tanks and hand lenses, you’ll get the opportunity to explore the fascinating life that exists everywhere under our noses.
Dress in field clothing and wear comfortable shoes.
Where To Meet: Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road.
This event is for all ages. An adult must accompany children 12 and under.
History Tour of Mosley Family Estate Gardens, Maudslay State Park Newburyport, Saturday, August 21st
August 20, 2010
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
On Saturday, August 21st you can take a 60-minute guided tour of gardens of the former Moseley family estate that is now encompassed by Maudslay State Park, in Newburyport. This tour will focus on the formal gardens and green houses of the estate.
Maudslay State Park, the former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, is one of the jewels of the Greater Newburyport region. The 480-acre park offers commanding views of the Merrimack River and features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts.
The Mosley Family purchased this lovely piece of property and turned it into a regal, landscaped estate, complete with formal gardens and green houses. Come learn the history of this family, the resources that they preserved and the changes in the land over time.
Where To Meet: Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road.
For: Ages 8 and up, An adult must accompany children 12 and under.
Parking: The parking fee for the park is $2.00.
Maudslay State Park is a great place for walking, biking, horseback riding and informal picnics.
Nature Exploration Walk, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Sunday, August 15th
August 13, 2010
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
Nature Exploration Walk At Maudslay State park
Interested in exploring the natural resources of Maudslay State Park? If you are, the park is having a one-hour nature exploration walk on Sunday, August 15th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.
Using nets, critter tanks and hand lenses, you’ll get the opportunity to explore the fascinating life that exists everywhere under our noses.
Dress in field clothing and wear comfortable shoes.
Where To Meet: Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road.
This event is for all ages. An adult must accompany children 12 and under.
