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May
18
Bring the whole family to this fun day to learn about how animals and flowers work together!
Price: FREE
WHEN: Saturday, May 18 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (rain date Sunday, May 19) WHERE: Cox Reservation 82 Eastern Ave. Essex, MA WHAT: This show and tell event introduces children of all ages to the importance of bees and other pollinators. Fun and educational activities scattered around the property. Activities provided by: Greenbelt, Essex County Beekeepers Association, The Monarch Gardener, and North Shore Nature Programs. Bathrooms will be available. Bring a picnic and come enjoy the day!
May
30
An outing for seniors to take a gentle stroll and learn about vernal pools.
Price: FREE
WHEN: Thurs., May 30 9:30-11:00 am WHERE: Vineyard Hill Reservation, Hamilton WHAT: Join guide Laurie Hark on this gentle walk to discover a vernal pool and learn about its inhabitants.
Jun
02
No long hike necessary! Bring a camp chair or borrow one of ours!
Price: FREE
WHEN: Sun., June 2 9:00-10:30 am WHERE: Kamon Farm Pineswamp Road, Ipswich, MA WHAT: This birding outing is specifically geared toward folks who can walk short distances and then prefer to sit for the birdwatching! The distance from the parking area to the area where we will watch birds is approximately 30 feet, across flat, wide, packed dirt trail, with some grassy areas. We will set up overlooking a large field surrounded by forest. You may wish to bring a notebook and pencil, a bird ID book, and/or your fully charged phone to take notes! Birder Laura Vehring will guide us in our observations and provide advice and instruction. All birding levels welcome! If you have a camp chair you prefer to use, please bring it with you. If not, let us know in advance and we will bring a folding chair for you! We also have a limited number of binoculars to loan out to those who do not have a pair! You can email jane@ecga.org to request a chair or binoculars. RSVP required and group size limited to guarantee parking close to the observation area. Further questions about the terrain, location, or accessibility? Email jane@ecga.org or call her at 978-768-7241, extension 117. Photo: Lynne Holton
