Kids

Family Honey Harvesting with Cape Ann Waldorf School

This Honey Harvesting Workshop at IRWS is by the Waldorf School, and will teach

Join Mary Mansur, Cape Ann Waldorf School Kindergarten teacher and beekeeper at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary for a hands-on workshop to harvest honey and beeswax as we learn about the honeybee, and how humans and honeybees can support one another. Learn how the products of the beehive are utilized at Waldorf School at Moraine Farm and how the hive and the honeybee can teach people of every age. Participants will bring home a little bear filled with honey.

When:

Saturday, May 11, 2013 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

Read more about Family Honey Harvesting with Cape Ann Waldorf School

The Raccoon Club Afterschool

The Raccoon Club is an afterschool program for kids in grades 1-4 in Newburyport

Merrohawke Nature School, located in downtown Newburyport, is offering a new, entirely outdoors afterschool program at its field site in Newbury on Boston Road. Across 30 private acres, kids explore many different ecological habitats including a maritime forest, rocky ledges, wetlands, salt marsh, and the tidal Little River.

When:

Mondays or Tuesdays 3:30-5pm January 28 - June 3, 2013

Sessions follow the school holiday schedule

Location:

Merrohawke Nature School

Read more about The Raccoon Club Afterschool

Late Summer Ice Cream Paddle

Come to Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary for an afternnon paddle & ice cream!

Explore the beautiful Ipswich River with your family on a Saturday afternoon. We'll paddle this gentle river to enjoy the early fall foliage, observe the surrounding marshes, and bid farewell to the summer. Along the way, we'll stop to stretch our legs and enjoy some ice cream!

When:

Saturday, September 6, 2014 1-3pm

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

Read more about Late Summer Ice Cream Paddle

Guitar I & II

Kids in grades 3-6 can learn guitar at the Hamilton Wenham Community House

Learn guitar anatomy, tuning, strumming and picking. Use tablature and diagrams to learn melodies and chords. Focus will be on good technique and practice strategy, basic music, theory, and of course, playing song and having fun!

Location:

Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

Read more about Guitar I & II

North Shore NEMBA Kids Mt. Bike Ride

Come learn some mountain biking tips and tricks at Maudslay State Park w/ NEMBA

Maudslay State Park hosts the North Shore New England MTB Association's kids ride. Come on out and explore the trails alongside the Merrimack River and learn the mountain biking skills! For ages 6-16. Certified Ride Leaders and the MTB Patrol will guide kids by their skill levels. Registration recommended.

When:

Saturday, August 9, 2014 9:30-11:30am

Location:

Maudslay State Park

Newburyport

Read more about North Shore NEMBA Kids Mt. Bike Ride

Let's Canoe!

Go canoeing at Harold Parker State Forest with the park interpreter!

Join the park Interpreter for a guided paddle on the pond. Call ahead for pre-registration. Bring insect repellant, water and sunscreen, and a life jacket if you have one. Must have prior paddling experience. Meet at the beach on Frye Pond. Under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

When:

Fridays through August 2014 2-3:30pm

Location:

Harold Parker State Forest

North Andover

Canoeing

Read more about Let's Canoe!

Hikin' Kids

This program is for pre-K level. This is a basic introduction to the forest and a short hike to acclimate children to the outdoors. Recommend bringing water, insect repellent, sun screen, binoculars and camera.

When:

Tuesdays, in August 2014 10-11:30am

Location:

Harold Parker State Forest

Read more about Hikin' Kids

Eco-Art: Sense of Adventure

Have an adventure at Ipswich River Wildlife Sancatuary!

Come venture along the sanctuary trails on a sensory tour. We will explore the magic of the outdoors by using our many senses. Let's see what we can discover using our eyes, ears, nose, hands, and even taste. Using found materials from nature, we will create a nature collage.

When:

Thursday, July 31, 2014 9-11:00 am

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

Read more about Eco-Art: Sense of Adventure

Robots at the Library

An iRobot representativewill bring some robots to Hamilton Wenham Library!

Curious about robots? A representative from iRobot will bring their robots to the library. Enjoy a presentation and hands-on demonstration of robots used both in the home and by soldiers and emergency response teams.

When:

Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 3-4pm

Location:

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

Hamilton

Library

Robotics

Read more about Robots at the Library

Debbie & Friends at Summert Arts Weekend

Debbie & Friends tell stories that children know and love with music and song!

Debbie & Friends will perform a FREE show at the Boston Summer Arts Weekend main stage in Copley Square on Saturday, July 26! Debbie and Friends' performances include a variety of styles, from straight-ahead pop, to country, to rock, to reggae. The group's songs are engaging, interactive, fun, and educational! Come catch this free performance and stick around for the other acts including Steve Songs, and the Gizmo Guys!

When:

Saturday, July 26, 2014 1:30pm

Location: