Hike Among the Laurels Jun, 21

This month’s brisk Y Connections Walk takes us to Maudslay State Park.

Join Ranger Donna Sudak as we explore Maudslay State Park’s 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts. 

we will discover the natural, historical, and cultural aspects of the park, as well as its connection to the poetry of John Greenleaf Whittier.

FREE

WHERE:  Maudslay State Park, Newburyport

Paid Parking lot:  74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA 01950

Directions

WHEN:  June 21, 9:30 – 11:30 am.

Introduction to Invasive Insects Jun, 21

When: Thursday, June 21, 7:00-8:30pm

Where: Cox Reservation Barn, 82 Eastern Avenue, Essex

Join Essex County Greenbelt's Land Stewardship team and guest, Javier Marin, the Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator, from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources for a free introduction, and learn what you can do to help combat the threat of these pests. Followed by a Q & A session. 

We will also be distributing free educational outreach materials to help spread awareness. 

Guided Paddle on Ipswich River AT CAPACITY Jun, 24

EVENT IS AT CAPACITY.  REGISTRATION CLOSED.

June is a beautiful time on the Ipswich River and the Ipswich River Watershed Association will guide our exploration.

We’ll start at Riverbend, what many people say is the most beautiful and least frequented stretch of the river.  It doesn’t matter whether you’re an expert or a novice – the Ipswich River Watershed provides many opportunities to observe a great variety of birds. 

Kayaks and Canoes are limited, bring your own if possible.

WHERE:  Riverbend, Ipswich

WHEN:  June 24, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

FREE

Directions:  Look for the sign at 143 County Rd (Route 1A) in Ipswich.