Tracking Winter Wildlife

Kids will learn about tracks and signs at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield during the Holiday Vacation Week!

Ever wonder about those tracks in the snow in your backyard? Winter is a wonderful time of year to explore and learn about the many natural signs that can be used to track wildlife. Learn how to identify the different tracks and signs of the animals of winter animals as we walk the trails and explore different habitats.

When: 
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 1:30-3:30pm
Location: 
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Prices: 
Mass Audubon Members: $16
Non-Members: Adults: $19
Phone: 
978.887.9264
Email: 
ipswichriver@massaudubon.org
Link(s): 
Winter Wildlife Tracking: Session A
Winter Wildlife Tracking: Session B
Topsfield
Kids
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