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Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Mud Flats at Joppa

Explore the transitional zone of the Joppa Mud Flats in Newburyport

Come to Joppa Flats Education Center where adults and children can learn about the transitional habitat of the mud flats at Joppa and spend quality family time in the great outdoors finding, observing, and admiring local wildlife. Excursions include a group game to burn off some steam, an on-the-water scavenger hunt, or a guided tour. We'll observe, investigate, and compare coastal environments and their inhabitants, both on- and offshore.

When:

Sunday, April 7, 2013 9:30am - 12:00 pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Kayak Family Paddle on Plum Island Sound

Kayaking basics are taught along with this family kayak exploration at Joppa

Late spring is a great time to experience on-the-water ecology, and kayaking is the perfect way to capture every moment. From wading birds to waterfowl, the salt marshes provide the backdrop to sights and sounds that are uniquely available from the water. Kayaking quietly on the calm waters of the Plum Island Sound, we'll visit secluded areas where we can witness wildlife without disturbing their activities. We may even see horseshoe crabs mating!

When:

Sunday, June 9, 2013 10am - 2pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Kids Flower Ramble at Maudslay State Park

Rhododendron's are plentiful at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport!

Flowers are for kids, too! Children ages 6 – 10 can accompany their parents and the park interpreter to learn about the fabulous flowers at Maudslay, one of the premier viewing locations in Massachusetts. Meet at the park headquarters on Curzon Mill Rd. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Children must be accompanied by an adult!

When:

Fridays in May 2013 10:30-11:30 am

Location:

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Sense of Wonder Walk: Fairy Houses

Read about fairy houses, then head out to make your own at the IRWS!

What would happen if you built a house for fairies? Chances are high that you would see nature's visitors first. After reading [amazon 978-0970810458 inline] by Tracy Kane, participants will venture out on the sanctuary to create our own homes using natural nonliving materials.

When:

Sunday, May 5, 2013 1-2:30 pm

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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Volunteers Needed at Long Hill Gardens!

Volunteers make programs like the children's garden possible at Long Hill Beverl

The Long Hill Flower Fields need volunteers to help with the PYO flower programs and to staff their booth at the Beverly Farmers' Market. Teens and adults can fulfill their community service obligation with these programs. Come volunteer at this beautiful location and help preserve a wonderful community resource! Contact Beth O'Grady by email.

Trustees of the Reservations

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Spring Invitation Nights!

Come to Downtown Newburyport and the Tannery Marketplace for Newburyport’s Spring Invitation Nights and jump start the spring season in style! Enjoy merchant hospitality, light refreshments and an opportunity to find a perfect gift for Mom, your favorite graduate, or yourself! Hosted by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce.

When:

Friday Evenings, May 3 & 10, 2013 6pm

Location:

Downtown Newburyport

Newburyport

Shopping

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Plum Island Surfcasters Workshop

Bring your kids to this striper fishing workshop!

President of the Plum Island Surfcasters, Julio Silva, lets you in on all the secrets of catching stripers in the local waters. Get ready for the season and land your biggest fish this year. Great for all ages, bring your kids, grandkids or a favorite niece or nephew.

When:

Tuesday, April 30, 7-8:30pm

Location:

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

Hamilton

Fishing

Surf Casting

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Art Club at HW Library

Preschool and older kids will express themselves artistically at HW Library!

The Hamilton-Wenham Public Library Art Club is for preschool aged children and older to experience different ways of artistic expression. The sessions are free-form and drop-in. Each date focuses on a different theme:

When:

Fridays, April 26 - May 17, 1-2pm

Location:

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

Hamilton

Workshop

LEGO

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Trails & Sails Wildlife Walk at Ipswich River

Come explore the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary as part of Trails and Sails!

Come enjoy a hike at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield, one of Mass Audubon's largest sanctuaries. Visitors will have the opportunity to enhance their hike by visiting naturalist-docents on the sanctuary trails. Docents will be stationed at a wildlife observation tower overlooking a freshwater marsh and alongside a beautiful fall field. Visit them to learn about the fall migration of monarch butterflies, and the needs of migrating waterfowl.

When:

Sunday, September 23, 2012 10am - 4pm

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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Early Spring Sensory Adventure

Thge American Woodcock is just one of the creatures you'll see on this explorati

An early-spring evening tantalizes all the senses. You can watch woodcocks spiraling high into the fading light and hear spring peepers chorusing from the wetlands, while the smell of moist earth permeates the air. Join us for an evening of outdoor exploration during which we will put all our senses to the test. We will begin indoors with activities designed to heighten our senses of touch and smell, and then hit the trails for a short night hike to listen for the hoots of owls and see if breath mints really spark when you bite them in the dark!

When:

Friday April 6, 2012 7-8:30pm

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary