Birds, Bees & Butterflies | Family Nature Series at Cox Reservation

Essex County Greenbelt Association hosts an Exploration Workshop for families at Cox Reservation in Essex Massachusetts!

Essex County Greenbelt Association invites families to Cox Reservation for a fun session that's all about bees! This show-and-tell introduces children of all ages to the importance of bees and other pollinators.

10:00-12:30 Scavenger Hunt, Live Caterpillars, Seed Planting, Insect Science in the Field, Crafts, Snacks, Storybooks, Bubbles, and much more!
10:30 Live Beehive Opening (You can watch from inside a screened tent!)
11:30 Honey Tasting Thank you to our partners: Essex County Beekeepers Association, The Caterpillar Lab & North Shore Nature Programs!

Please RSVP so we can plan for snacks and supplies!

(raindate May 18th)

When:

Saturday, May 17, 2025 10am-1pm

Location:

Cox Reservation

Prices:

FREE

Phone:

978.768.7241

Email:

Link(s):

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