Star Party At Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Saturday Evening, September 4th
September 2, 2010
Where: Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Beach Road, Route 1A, Salisbury, MA
STAR PARTY! Discover what’s in “The Sky Tonight!”
Join the Salisbury Beach State Reservation Park educator and members of the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Clubto find out which celestial bodies may be seen in the sky over Salisbury Beach on Saturday evening, September 4th.
Several Club members and their telescopes will be available to assist your viewing both with the naked eye and through telescopes. You’ll also learn about the moon, its phases and its effect on the tides, as well as how various cultures have historically related to the objects visible in the night sky.
All ages are welcome but children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Where To Meet:
Meet at the Jetty Parking Lot (#3) by the Handicap Parking Spaces near the Merrimack River.
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Estuary Exploration, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Saturday, August 14th
August 12, 2010
When: Saturday, August 14th 2010, from 10:00 to 11:00 amWhere: Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Beach Road, Route 1A, Salisbury, MA
Estuary Exploration At Salisbury Beach State Reservation
If you want to learn about the salt marshes of the North Shore and the Salisbury Beach State Reservation, join the reservation’s staff educator for a journey back through time along the Salisbury beach coastline and explore the salt marsh.
Find out answers to such questions as: “How did it get there?” and ”Why is it so important?”
Learn about the creatures that call it home while playing games.
Wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty and wet (no flip-flops please). Don’t forget the sunscreen and bug spray!
Where To Meet: Meet at The Nature Center located next to the John Currier Recreation Area and Pavilion on the Merrimack River.
This event is appropriate for ages 6 and up.
Follow The Full Moon, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Monday, July 26th
July 21, 2010
When: Monday, July 26th 2010, from 7:45 pm to 9:15 pmWhere: Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Beach Road, Route 1A, Salisbury, MA
Follow The Full Moon At Salisbury Beach State Reservation
If you want to learn about the moon and its phasesSalisbury Beach State Reservation, join the Reservation’s Park Interpreter and a speaker from the Amateur Astronomy Society to learn about moon phases, their effects on the Earth, and how past cultures have related to the moon.
View the full moon through a scope and with your naked eye.
Bring bug spray!
Recommended for ages 6 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where To Meet: Meet at The Nature Center located next to the John Currier Recreation Area and Pavilion on the Merrimack River.
Note: This event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather (complete cloud cover or rain).
Blue Ocean Society Sea Life Discovery Center Now Open At Salisbury Beach, MA
June 30, 2010
The Blue Ocean Society Sea Life Discovery Center is now open for the summer in Salisbury Beach, MA.
When Open: Monday through Friday, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Location: 25B Broadway, Salisbury Beach, MA
The Sea Life Discovery Center at Salisbury Beach features marine life touch tanks, observation tanks, and interesting artifacts such as whale bones, baleen and a giant barnacle that came from a whale. Check out examples of the marine life from our local waters in the Gulf of Maine!
The center’s brand new, state-of-the-art touch tank was made possible by a donation from the Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury Beach!
For more information, visit the Blue Ocean Society website or call 603-431-0260.
Grand Opening Celebration Of New Newburyport and Salisbury Coastal Rail Trails, Sunday, May 23rd 2010
May 21, 2010
When: Sunday, May 23rd 2010, from 12:00 pm (Noon) to 4:00 pmWhere: Newburyport and Salisbury Rail Trails
Discover your trails!
Celebrate the grand opening of the new rail-trails in Newburyport and Salisbury.
The celebration will feature free family-oriented activities include ribbon cutting ceremonies, art, music, community group exhibit booths, and refreshments – all along the trail.
The two trails will be linked by a water shuttle ferrying pedestrians and cyclists across the Merrimack River.
Come experience how overgrown rail corridors have been transformed into safe, attractive and popular community assets providing easy walking and bike access to the MBTA commuter rail station, Merrimack River and the Great Marsh.
Mother’s Day Eastern Marsh Rail Trail Bird Walk, Salisbury With Newburyport Birders, Sunday, May 9th
April 30, 2010
When: Sunday, May 9th from 8:30 am to 10:30 amWere: Parking lot on Friedenfels Street, Salisbury (your first left after crossing the Gillis Bridge going from Newburyport to Salisbury on Route 1 (Bridge Road))
Fee: $10
This Mother’s Day, join Newburyport Birders and take mom on a two hour morning bird walk along the Salisbury segment of the Rail Trail.
You’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of a spring morning on this newly completed, 1.4 mile trail.
Note: No facilities are available.
Where To Meet: Meet at the parking lot on Friedenfels St. in Salisbury (on the right just prior to the granite bridge.)
This is a limited-participation program; so register early. All levels of birders are welcome.
Reserve your place today by emailing Sue at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or calling her at 978-462-4785.
Salisbury Historical Society Holiday Open House, Sunday, November 29th
November 28, 2009
When: Sunday, November 29th, from 3:00 to 6:00 pmWhere: The Old Parsonage Museum, located at 16 Elm St., Salisbury, MA.
The Holiday Season is a great time to visit the region’s historical societies and museums.
Most of these historical properties and museums are festively decorated and filled with positive energy and warmth.
On Sunday, November 29th, the Salisbury Historical Society is holding an Open House, sponsored by the Salisbury Cultural Council, at the Old Parsonage Museum from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.
Come and take a tour of the Salisbury Historical Museum House. Light snacks will be available at the Open House and you can purchase tickets for the Society’s 50/50 Raffle.
Vocalist Lynne Lynch, accompanied by Maury Covino on key board, will be performing Holiday melodies from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
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Salisbury Square Tree Lighting, Sunday November 29th
November 24, 2009
When: 6:00 pm, Sunday November 29thWhere: Salisbury Square, Salisbury, MA.
Get into the Holiday Spirit and attend the Salisbury Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Salisbury Square, Sunday November 29th at 6:00 pm and watch for Santa’s arrival!
The event is being sponsored by the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday Night Concert & Fireworks At Salisbury Beach, Saturday, September 5th
September 4, 2009
When: Saturday, September 5th, from 7:00 to 10:00 pmWhere: Salisbury Beach, Salisbury, MA
Enjoy the upcoming Labor Day weekend at Salisbury Beach and make sure you take in the free concert and fireworks show on Saturday, September 5th!
On Saturday evening, September 5th, Salisbury Beach continues its summer long Surfside Live! Concert Series & Fireworks with a performance by the Adam Ezra Group (from 7:00 to 10:00 pm).
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Salisbury Beach Lifeguards Annual Beach Race, August 20th
August 21, 2009
Where: Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Beach Road, Route 1A, Salisbury, MA.
The Salisbury Beach lifeguards will once again host their Annual Beach Race on August 20th. The race will take place at the Salisbury Beach State Reservation on Route 1A.
Participants will compete in a 5-mile, low-tide run along the water’s edge.
Entry Fee:
The entry fee is $15, and includes both registration and a T-shirt.
Children’s Fun Run:
The children’s Fun Run will cost $5.
Proceeds from the event benefit local charities and help pay for training and equipment of the Salisbury Beach lifeguards.
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