Trails & Sails 2016

Saugus River Estuary Walk

Take a hike alon the Suagus River Estuary with a National Park Ranger!

Join a ranger in a short walk down a nature trail, as we discuss different plant and animal adaptations for living in a tidal riparian zone. Learn about some of the different plant and animal species that call the Saugus River home, and come see why it makes a great habitat for a diverse array of species. This walk will be fun for all ages, but is not stroller friendly. Find Your Park and celebrate the National Park Service Centennial!

When:

Saturday, September 17, 2016 1-2pm

Saturday, September 24, 2016 1-2pm

Location:

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

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Babson Boulder Tour

Never Try Never Win is just one of the boulders commision for carving by Roger Babson

Come see the famous Babson Boulders with inspirational sayings carved by Cape Ann stonecutters during the Depression. Hear some of the history of the Boulders, Roger Babson and of Dogtown. Participants should be prepared to walk on rough trails for approximately 2-3 miles. Part of Trails & Sails 2019

When:

Saturday, September 17, 2016, 10am-Noon

Sunday, September 25, 2016, 10am-Noon

Location:

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Rail Trail Bike Ride

Bike the Rail Trail from Topsfield to Danvers and back as part of Trails and Sails!

Join ECTA Trail Steward and Topsfield Rail Trail Committee Chairman Joe Geller as he leads us on a bike tour of the Topsfield Linear Common Rail Trail through Topsfield, Wenham, Danvers and Peabody. We will begin at the Town Hall parking lot in Topsfield at 9 a.m. and ride to Lowell Street in Peabody. We'll stop for a short break at Karl's Sausage Kitchen off Lowell Street in Peabody for rest rooms for about 20 minutes before returning to Topsfield. This is a great chance to discover a fantastic and safe multi-use path you never knew was there!!

When:

Sunday, September 25, 2016 9am - Noon

Location:

Topsfield Town Common

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Family Cemetery Scavenger Hunt

Complete this family scavenger hunt and be entered to win museum admission!

Spend time learning at the cemetery by doing a family friendly scavenger hunt. Grab the Scavenger Hunt Clues and directions at the Wenham Museum's front desk, or download materials from the Wenham Museum's website. Return your completed form and be entered in the raffle to win passes to the Museum! This event is FREE as part of Trails & Sails 2019

When:

Friday, September 23, 2013 11am-3pm

Saturday, September 24, 2016 11am-3pm

Sunday, September 25, 2016 11am-3pm

Location:

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Paddle the Ipswich River

Ipswich River Watershed Association invites you to a free session of paddling along the Ipswich River!

The Ipswich River Watershed Association’s headquarters at Riverbend is a great place to paddle and explore the river! This event is a beginner, family friendly paddle on pond-like conditions open to all ages and abilities. Our route will depend on water levels but plan on at least an hour of paddling. Part of Trails & Sails 2019

When:

Saturday, September 24, 2016, 2-4PM

Sunday, September 25, 2016, 2-4PM

Location:

Ipswich River Watershed Association

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Harvest Fest at Green Meadows Farm

Come celebrate the Harvest at Green Meadows Farm in Hamilton!

You do not have access to view this node celebrates the harvest season with their FREE annual Harvest Fest! Enjoy live music by Dixie Cookbooks, arts and crafts for kids, farm fresh food (for purchase), an obstacle course, lawn games, face painting, and wagon rides. The walking paths are open for you to walk about the property and enjoy the fields and animals.

When:

Saturday, September 24, 2016 11am-3pm

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Maritime Archaeology and Heritage on the Wharf

Celebrate 400 Years of Maritime History at Derby Wharf in Salem Massachusetts!

Join the Salem Maritime National Historic Site and Dr. Calvin Mires, Co-Founder and Instructor of Seafaring Education and Maritime Archaeological Heritage Program (SEAMAHP) in bringing maritime heritage to life through hands-on activities. Although we won't actually be practicing archaeology, visitors young and old will have the opportunity to use the tools and methods of archaeological research, survey and documentation.

When:

Saturday, September 24, 2016, 11am-4pm (Open Doors)

Location:

Salem Maritime National Historic Site

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Children's Civil War Muster

rought back by popular demand! As part of the 13th Annual Civil War Weekend, the Lawrence Civil War Memorial Gaurd's Children's Muster Trails & Sails 2015

Brought back by popular demand! As part of the 14th Annual Civil War Weekend, the Lawrence Civil War Memorial Guard's Children's Muster is open to kids of all ages. Join the 6th Mass Militia, 5th Mass Battery & 6th Maine Battery to learn what life was like in the Civil War army. Sample Hardtack Crackers, learn about camp life, drill, payday and participate in a skirmish, then visit the sutler tent. Looking for seasoned and raw recruits!

When:

Saturday, September 17, 2016, 1:30-3pm

Location:

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Family Terrarium Workshop at PEM

Peabody Essex Museum hosts a free terrarium workshop for Trails and Sails 2016!

Get your hands dirty while learning about plants and mini habitats in this terrarium workshop. A member of the Niche Urban Garden Supply team will be on hand to guide you through the process as you design a one-of-a-kind terrarium to take home. Come early or stay late to enjoy the exhibition Sizing it Up: Scale in Nature and Art, where you can also check out Vaughn Bell’s mega-terrarium -- Metropolis before the exhibition closes on September 19th.

When:

Saturday, September 17, 2016 2-3pm

Location:

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Glen Urquhart School Pre-K through 8th grade in Beverly MA

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Museum of Science Dogs! A Science Tail Exhibition- Cambridge

Let curiosity be your guide, and discover life from a dog's point of view in Dogs! A Science Tail, the Museum's newest exhibition. Experience the extraordinary way dogs see, smell, and hear the world. Admission is included with an Exhibit Halls ticket.

Where: Museum of Science

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Parent & Child Bachelor's Buttons Classes

Bachelor’s Button is a full year pre-nursery program for caregiver and child 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 years of age. We have two Bachelor’s Buttons classes that meet weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays, September through June, from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Classes follow the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm schedule. 30...

Where: Waldorf School at Moraine Farm

9:00 am to 11:30 am

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PJ Library Mommy and Me - Peabody

Chabad of Peabody and Lappin Foundation invite parents/caregivers and children ages 3 and younger to enjoy a morning of socializing and meeting new friends, creative music and movement and Jewish themes, free play and a snack.

9:30 am to 11:00 am

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PJ Library Mommy and Me - Peabody

9:30 am to 11:00 am

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Dog Friendly Shops at MarketStreet Lynnfield

Animal lovers will be glad to learn MarketStreet Lynnfield has over 40 shops and restaurants that are dog-friendly. Use #PupsOfMarketStreet on social media when you are there with your four-legged friend to get a free treat at PolkaDog Bakery. Enjoy!

Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield

10:00 am to 9:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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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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Pajama Story Time at NPL

All ages are welcome to join Miss Shannon for an evening of stories, songs, dances and more! Miss Shannon will be wearing her pajamas. You can wear yours, too! This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

Where: Newburyport Public Library

6:00 pm

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Tuesday, February 25

Parent & Child Bachelor's Buttons Classes

Where: Waldorf School at Moraine Farm

9:00 am to 11:30 am

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Museum of Science Dogs! A Science Tail Exhibition- Cambridge

Where: Museum of Science

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Toys The Inside Story Discovery Museum, Acton

Did you ever want to open an Etch-a-Sketch® to see how it works? Wonder what makes Elmo® dance? Want to see what triggers the buzzer in Operation®? Explore the inside world of toys and the pulleys, cams, gears, circuits, and linkages that make them work at the Discovery Museum in Acton.

Where: Discovery Museum

9:00 am to 4:30 pm

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Dog Friendly Shops at MarketStreet Lynnfield

Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield

10:00 am to 9:00 pm

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Arts and Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos

10:15 am to 11:15 am

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Color Me Tuesdays at Growing Smile Pediatric Dentristry - Peabody

Need something fun to do this summer? We've got you covered! Stop by Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Braces every Tuesday for a different coloring activity. Every Tuesday at 3pm.

Where: Growing Smile Pediatric Dentistry and Braces, Dentist, Peabody MA

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Wednesday, February 26

Open Classroom & Tours at GUS

Join us at GUS on Wednesday, February 26, 2020! This is your chance to tour the Glen Urquhart School campus, speak directly with our talented faculty about our thematic curriculum and place-based education, hear from current students and parents, and see our dynamic program in action. Registration...

Where: Glen Urquhart School

9:00 am to 11:00 am

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