Great Salem Pumpkin Walk at The Gables
Join the fun for the 2019 Great Salem Pumpkin Walk. Stop by The House of the Seven Gables and check out our display!
When:
Thursday, October 17, 2019 3-8pm
Location:
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Sense of Wonder Walk: Meadow Exploration
A meadow with grasses and wildflowers is home to many insects, from bees and butterflies to grasshoppers and crickets. Take a walk to a meadow to see how many different wildflowers you can find, and then take a closer look at insects using nets and collecting jars.
When:
Sunday, September 15, 2019 1:30-3pm
Location:
Stevens to Stevens Trail Hike
Come check out the Stevens to Stevens Trail, a scenic trail connecting the Old Center Common to Weir Hill to Osgood Hill. We'll meet at the North Andover Merchant Association Fall Festival on the Common, across the street from the trail entrance on Mass Ave. This hike is part of Trails & Sails.
When:
Saturday, September 22, 2018 1-3pm
Medicine in Colonial Salem - Witch House
Join us at the Witch House and Pioneer Village for a look at medicinal curiosities from the 17th century. At the Corwin House (a.k.a. the Witch House) we will share an exhibit featuring some of the more startling remedies our New England settlers trusted such as “snail water” and “skull moss”. The exhibit will be included in admission and free to Trails and Sails attendees each day of the festival.
When:
Saturdays and Sundays, September 21-29, 2019 10am-4:45pm
Location:
Through Farm and Forest
Enjoy a guided hike along on the Ipswich section of the Bay Circuit Trail, guided by Ipswich Bay Circuit Trail Committee members. Passing behind Marini Farms, the hike will pass through protected forest and wetland areas.
When:
Saturday, September 28, 2019 10am-12pm
Location:
Bat Discovery at Maudslay
Join the park interpreter & DCR Bat Research Monitor Amanda Melinchuk for this two part program, starting with a Power Point presentation concerning the threat to bats, how they benefit the eco system & much more! Then take a short walk in the field to see & hear bat activity and at the site of Maudslay’s newly in stalled bat box.
When:
Saturday, September 28, 2019 6:30-9pm
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Surfcasting 101
Ever wanted to try your hand at surfcasting from the Plum Island beach? Come join two local experts as they discuss the basics you’ll need to get started (or improve!). Topics will include what gear you will need, what to use for bait and lures, how to find a spot that may hold fish, and the best tides and times to go.
When:
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 7-8:30pm
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Birds, Breakfast & Binoculars
Morning is a busy time for the birds so bring a beverage or breakfast snack, your binoculars and sit at a picnic table to watch their morning activity in the field. The park interpreter will explain birding behavior and other basics, then take you on a short walk to see them nesting.
When:
Tuesday, August 18, 2019 8:30-9:30am
Location:
Eco-Art: Bark Boats
Eco-art programs programs combine nature exploration and a craft project. Construct simple sailboats out of bark and leaves, then hike to the river and launch them from the canoe landing. What might a tiny sailor onboard see in the water? Using strainers and tubs, we will dip into the water to see what organisms we can find.
When:
Thursday, July 25, 2019 9-11:00 am
Location:
Eco-Art: Marvelous Mammals
Where might deer and foxes, squirrels and chipmunks, rabbits and mice, and other mammals live at the sanctuary? We will take a hike to visit some of the places where we might find signs of them. On our return, we will create mammal masks from natural objects to take home.
When:
Thursday, July 11, 2019 9-11 am
Location:
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
Thursday, November 21
Friday, November 22
Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday, November 23
Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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