Nature at Night at Maudslay
Join the park interpreter for an evening walk to view the changes in nature as sunset approaches. For ages 6 & up.
When:
Fridays, July 12, 19 & 26, 2024 7:30-8:30pm
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Live Animals
Feed the Beach Creatures at Joppa Flats
It's time to feed our touch tank animals! Assist our animal husbandry intern team with sorting, identifying, and actually feeding our live marine creatures. Feed periwinkles and rock crabs from the rocky shore, horseshoe crabs and minnows from the salt marsh and hermit crabs and shrimp from the sandy beach. Sign up for one or more and learn all about our creatures fascinating behaviors.
When:
Wednesdays, June 12 & 26, 2024 4-5:30pm
Wednesdays in July 2024 4-5:30pm
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Meet Beach Creatures and More!
Come to Joppa Flats this summer to enjoy some live animal encounters both outdoors in our riverside yard and indoors in our air conditioned lobby! You'll rotate through different live animal stations at your own pace and stay as long as you like!
When:
Fridays, June 28 - July 26, 2024 10am-3pm
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All Family Field Trip: Spring in the Tide Pools
Come explore what nature has in store at some of our most amazing wild places on the north shore. Our engaging and experienced staff will introduce families to local beaches, forests, and wetlands to make observations in nature, identify wildlife, and enjoy hands on science activities outdoors. Sign up for one, some, or all!
When:
Thursday, May 30, 2024 10am-Noon
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Intro to Vernal Ponds at Sawyer Free
Join us to learn all about vernal pools as Rick Roth and the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team share their knowledge and enthusiam with us at 21 Main Street! They will be bringing exhibits of the living things they have found in our local vernal pools to show us some of the critters that rely on this critical wetland habitat. Learn about the three obligate species - spotted salamanders, wood frogs and fairy shrimp that are found on Cape Ann. No registration is needed. This event will be at our 21 Main Street location.
When:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 11am
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Annual Sheepshearing Festival
Since 1987, this annual event has entertained guests with music, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing and herding dogs, and historic re-enactors on the beautiful grounds of this historic, 50-acre estate. People often tell us that spring doesn't begin until the Sheepshearing Festival! According to Director of Farm and Landscape Operations, Scott Clarke, "We're bringing back our visitors' Festival favorites, like seeing traditional shearing techniques and dog herding demonstrations, and simply enjoying a great time outdoors with family and friends."
When:
Saturday, April 27, 2024 10am-5pm
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Curious Creatures at Joe's Playland
Joe's Playland hosts Curious Creatures, New England's original interactive and educational live animal program during April vacation week! Their staff of experienced and professional exhibitors teach respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals. The presentation is hands-on, interactive and can be tailored to meet your individual needs. We include interesting facts and stories about our creatures in an educational and entertaining environment.
When:
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:30pm
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Tailwinds Raptor Education at Parker River NWR
Curious about birds of prey? Come to a live raptor program with educators and avian ambassadors from Tailwind Raptor Center to get up close and personal with these special species.
When:
Saturday, April 6, 2024 11am-12:30pm
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Curious Creatures at NSCM
North Shore Children's Museum hosts Curious Creatures, New England's original interactive and educational live animal program. Their staff of experienced and professional exhibitors teach respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals. The presentation is hands-on, interactive and can be tailored to meet your individual needs. We include interesting facts and stories about our creatures in an educational and entertaining environment.
When:
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10-10:50am
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Padro the Lucky Racing Pigeon Storytime at NSCM
North Shore Children's Museum hosts the local author of Pedro the Lucky Racing Pigeon as she reads her book and teaches us about the unique world of racing pigeons.
When:
Thursday, April 18, 2024 10-10:45am
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
Saturday, December 6
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