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Imagine, Sing & Learn 1C: Paws & Claws in the Snow

Kids ages 3-6 will learn about tracks in the snow and the animals that make them

This parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler. Each 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, outdoor exploration, and a thematic snack. When it's time to go home, you'll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list via e-mail. At this ISL, we'll learn to identify tracks in the snow and about the creatures that leave them behind!

When:

Friday, January 18, 2013 10:00am-11:30pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Mass Audubon at Amesbury Library

Miss Lisa from Joppa Flats education center visits Amesbury Library monthly for a preschool geared presentation!

Miss Lisa of the Joppa Flats Education Center visits Amesbury Public Library each month for a 1 hour program focused on pre-schoolers! Participants will be engaged, excited, and learning about all kinds of things in nature. Each program is an hour long and includes hands-on activities, group role play, and fun take homes. Register for each program separately.

When:

Friday, November 6, 2015 10:30am

Friday, December 4, 2015 2pm

Wednesday, January 6, 2016 10:30am

Location:

Amesbury Public Library

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Imagine, Sing, & Learn 11B: Do Animals Build?

Kids ages 3-6 will learn about animal homes, nests, burrows hideaways and the animals that make them at Joppa Flats Education Center

Join Mass Audubon for this fun, hands-on science program about animals who build nests, burrows, webs, and dens and make their own homes comfy and safe. We will make make-believe bird nests, learn how animals use materials from nature and people to create their homes and we’ll burn off some energy with fun role plays as we dig, weave, spin and build! This program will include active group play, a take home craft and a very special homemade snack!

When:

Friday, November 20, 2015 10-11:30 am

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Imagine, Sing, & Learn 11A: Do Animals Build?

When:

Thursday, November 19, 2015 1-2:30 pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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February Vacation at Joppa Flats: Wildlife of the World

Come learn about the animals of the world at the Mass Audubon Joppa Flats Cen

Joppa Flats Education Center school vacation programs offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities while we keep minds active and hands busy during school break with free-flow learning for the whole family. Each session offers a different theme, with scheduled family presentations and something to engage hearts and minds for all ages and interests. For ages 7 and up, there are STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) activity stations featuring experiments, challenges, data sheets, maps, and charts. For ages 2 to 6, there are stories, crafts, table top games, coloring pages, and science activities. Family presentations will be offered at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.

When:

Monday, February 15, 2016 10am - 3pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Celebrate of 100 years of Mass Audubon at Joppa Flats

Celebrate 100 years of Mass Audubon at Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport!

Join Joppa Flats Education Center on the 100th day of the year to celebrate 100 years of Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuaries! Enjoy free admission, "ask a naturalist" opportunities, the occasional guided walk around our grounds and free cake! Back in 1916, the Moose Hill Bird Sanctuary was established in Sharon when Dr. George W. Field offered his estate to Mass Audubon to attract birds and people interested in birds. Fast forward to 2016 and there are 56 wildlife sanctuaries to explore in Massachusetts!

When:

Saturday, April 9, 2016 8:30am-4pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Imagine, Sing, & Learn 4B: Who Will I Be When I Grow Up?

This ghost crab larvae will grow up to look completely different! Find out more at Mass Audubons Joppa Flats Education Center!

This parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler who loves animals. Each 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, hands-on science, and a thematic snack. You'll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list in an electronic goody bag! Let's learn all about animals and their life cycles and what they will grow up to become!

When:

Friday, April 15, 2016 1-2:30pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Ducks, Cider and Donuts family program

Learn about ducks, geese and swans at Mass Audubons Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport!!

Come learn about about ducks, geese and swans on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge with Joppa Flats Education Center! What’s the difference between a diving and a dabbling duck? Come find out as we bird the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in search of ducks, geese, swans, and early spring migrants. We’ll keep minds and bodies active with group games that compare humans to birds for flight speed, flapping rates, and senses. Donuts and cider will be provided. No dabbling required.

When:

Sunday, April 10, 2016 1-3:30pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

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Imagine, Sing, & Learn 4A: Who Will I Be When I Grow Up?

When:

Thursday, April 14, 2016 10-11:30am

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Imagine, Sing, & Learn 7B: Frogs, Turtles & Water Bugs

Come lear about frogs, turtles and waterbugs at Mass Audubons' Joppa Flats Center in Newburyport!

This parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler who loves animals. Each 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, hands-on science, and a thematic snack. You'll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list in an electronic goody bag! This session will explore frogs, turtles and water Bugs!

When:

Friday, July 22, 2016 10-11:30am

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Arts and Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos

Certified Montessori teacher, artist and local mother, Colleen Apostolos-Marsh will guide your young artist in an exploration of color, shape, and texture. Using a variety of media, your child will be free to express their in a beautiful space while socializing and engaging in cooperative play....

10:15 am to 11:15 am

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AJH: Infant Massage

Come learn about the benefits of infant massage and practice hands-on demonstrations as taught by Anna Jaques Hospital Neonatal Care Center nurses. Cost: $50 per couple. To Register: Please click to register for this class below. You will receive email confirmation once completed. For more...

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

12:15 pm to 1:15 pm

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Teen Naturalist Training at Joppa Flats

Are you a young person who loves being outdoors, cares about the environment, and wants to share your knowledge with others? Take your first step toward becoming a Teen Naturalist volunteerr with these trainings. You'll work with our staff and other youth exploring local habitats, collecting...

Where: Joppa Flats Education Center

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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AJH: Mother & Baby Newborns: 0-6 Weeks

MOTHER & BABY GROUPS Anna Jaques Hospital is pleased to offer free group classes for all mothers in our community to provide support, encouragement and advice on parenthood and questions that arise after going home. This new group (for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers only) is focused...

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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AJH: Breastfeeding Class - Newburyport

Breastfeeding Classes are taught by Anna Jaques Hospital Lactation Consultants for mothers and their support person(s) to gain the knowledge and tools to help you successfully breast your baby.

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

2:15 pm to 4:15 pm

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Trustees Winterlights at Stevens Coolidge Place

Winterlights is back! Join the Trustees for a magical outdoor experience at the Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens as it sparkles with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor experience. Winterlights runs Wednesday through...

Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place

4:45 pm to 7:45 pm

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Stargazing at Mendel Observatory

The Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night (weather permitting) starting at dusk or 7:30 pm, whichever is later. When special astronomical events of interest occur (total lunar eclipses, etc.) the Obs

Where: Mendel Observatory at Merrimack College

7:00 pm

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Saturday, December 4

Hometown Holiday with Santa

The Community House is pleased to host Santa Claus once again this year as part of our longstanding tradition with our friends from the North Pole. In honor of Santa’s visit, the unique and historic structure, built in 1921, will be decorated in traditional holiday style. Portraits will be taken by...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

12:00 am

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Winthrop School Holiday Boutique

The Winthrop Elementary School’s Holiday Boutique will feature more than 50 local vendors offering unique gift ideas for the holidays. Be a part of this delightful holiday tradition! The holiday boutique is the largest fundraiser for the Friends of Winthrop. 100% of the funds raised goes back to...

Where: Winthrop Elementary School

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

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Otters, Beavers, and Muskrats, Oh My!

Wetlands are home to many fascinating creatures, none more so than some unique wetland mammals. While visiting the numerous wetlands on the sanctuary, we will explore active and abandoned beaver lodges, scan the marshes for signs of muskrats, and search for signs of otter activity. With a little...

Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

10:00 am to 11:30 am

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AJH: Childbirth Education Class Options

Congratulations: you are pregnant! Anna Jaques Hospital Birth Center class is for mothers and partners during the last trimester of pregnancy to learn skills needed for the childbirth experience such as breathing methods, relaxation techniques, and comfort measures.

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Danvers YMCA Holiday Gift Market

Northshore YMCA Danvers invites you to a Holiday Gift Market just in time for the Holiday Season. You'll finda special collection of local crafters, jewelry designers, artists, & more! More than 30 vendors will be joining us for a holiday tradition of shopping, raffles, and holiday treats. Free...

Where: Danvers Community YMCA

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Santa's Workshop

Newburyport is a favorite local town to shop - especially during the holidays. The fantastic lights downtown, the tree in Market Square, all the beautifully decorated window boxes and of course, Santa's Workshop, where the kids can whisper their wishes to Santa.

Where: Santa's Workshop

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Festival of Trees By the Sea in Salisbury

The Annual Sea Festival of Trees is open Weekends (Friday-Sunday) Saturday, Nov. 20 - Sunday, Dec. 5. Experience the joy and excitement of the Seacoast’s most popular holiday tradition with glittering trees, indoor ice skating, Santa visits and more! Enter to win a spectacular holiday tree along...

Where: Blue Ocean Music Hall

11:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Holidays at Hale Farm

The Holidays are back at Historic Beverly's Hale Farm! Join us as we share the story of Hale House through three centuries of holiday history. Holiday tours will be offered throughout the day.

Where: Hale Farm

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

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Fire Pit Picnics at Appleton Farms

Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring on the farm as you make s’mores and memories around a fire pit at Appleton.

Where: Appleton Farms

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Hamilton-Wenham Thanksgiving Farmers' Market

The Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham is pleased to offer a new winter farmers market just in time for the holidays, to provide you with the very best ingredients and treats for your holiday feasts!

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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