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Aug
11
Learn to sketch outdoors on stunning conservation land!
Price: FREE
Second Sunday Sketching w/ Slow River Studio Sun., 8/11 6:00-8:00 pm John J. Donovan Reservation, Ipswich Free introductory nature sketching class, en plein air at a Greenbelt reservation! Join teachers from Slow River Studio to learn to sketch from life out in nature. Link to Slow River website: https://www.slowriverstudio.com/events-list
Aug
12
Enjoy a night of stargazing with the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club! A family favorite!
Price: FREE
Star Party Mon., 8/12 8:45-9:30 pm John J. Donovan Reservation, Ipswich (Rain date, Tue., Aug. 13) WHERE: John J. Donovan Reservation at Sagamore Hill, Hamilton (parking in the lot, but prepare to walk to the top of the hill) Gaze at the heavens with guidance from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club at the top of Sagamore Hill! The Club will set up their powerful telescopes, help you focus on objects of interest in the night sky, and provide information about what you see there! All ages welcome. Please bring a flashlight for your walk up the hill! Space is limited, so RSVPs are required. Terrain note: The hike up the hill is only about a half mile, but quite steep! Please give yourself plenty of time, wear sturdy shoes, bring a good flashlight or headlamp, and consider bringing a hiking stick. You will be hiking up at twilight and back down in the dark.
Aug
24
5k or 10k trail race distances.
This race is part of the North Shore Trail Series!
Price: FREE
Vineyard Hill Trail Run 5k/10k Sat., 8/24 9:00 am Vineyard Hill Reservation, Hamilton $40 Members / $45 General Public Speed over hills and picturesque fields at this annual trail race to support Greenbelt’s conservation work. 5k or 10k option, prizes for top finishers! Fully marked course with volunteers at crucial intersections. Plenty of room for family and friends to come cheer on your finish! Register early to guarantee your tech shirt size choice! Reusable, lightweight cups given to all registrants, too. All proceeds fund Greenbelt’s stewardship and conservation of local lands. This race is part of the North Shore Trail Series!
