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We are in the process of changing over to a new registration process, so fall event registration will open when the new system is ready! Please be patient while we make these
improvements to our events. Thank you!
Sat
Sep
07
Celebrate the conservation of Lynn Woods at this walk with Ranger Dan Small.
Price: FREE
Sign up below to join a guided walking tour on September 7, 2024, 2:00-3:30 pm. We will meet at the 106 Pennybrook Road entrance to the park. Parking: There is ample parking at this entrance. Bus: Free shuttle bus for Lynn residents from the Lynn Museum parking lot in downtown Lynn, 590 Washington Street for this event. Sign-up required, space on the shuttle bus is limited. Clothing: No special clothing or gear required! Just dress for the weather that day. Sneakers or other closed-toe shoes recommended. Snacks and water provided after the walk. Please sign up and indicate your preferences below! ****** Inscríbete para una visita guiada a pie el 7 de septiembre de 2024, a las 2:00pm a 3:30pm. Nos reuniremos en la entrada del parque en 106 Pennybrook Road. Estacionamiento: Hay amplio estacionamiento en la entrada. Autobús: Este evento tendrá un autobús gratuito para residentes de Lynn desde el estacionamiento del Museo Lynn (590 Washington Street). Es necesario inscribirse, el espacio en el autobús es limitado. Ropa: ¡No se requiere ropa ni equipo especial! Solo vístete de acuerdo al clima de ese día. Se recomienda zapatos deportivos. Se proporcionarán refrigerios y agua después de la caminata. ¡Regístrate e indica tus preferencias a continuación! 2:00-3:30pm 106 Pennybrook Rd. trailhead
Wed
Sep
11
Bring your little ones and a pair of binoculars to learn all about birds!
Price: FREE
POSTPONED Birding for Children – Family Nature Series Wed., Sept. 11 3:30 pm Allyn Cox Reservation, Essex Join North Shore Nature Programs at this new Greenbelt-protected property to learn all about birds! We’ll talk about commonly-seen birds, learn a couple special bird calls, and talk about the various colors of the birds we see. Bring binoculars, if you have them!
Wed
Sep
18
Learn about the intersection of hydrology and land conservation at this evening lecture in the Studio Barn.
Price: FREE
It's not your imagination: Essex County has been getting wetter lately. This region is renowned for its coast and waterways – we love water! But the climate is changing. This lecture by Kate Bowditch, President of Greenbelt and a hydrologist by training, will highlight land conservation's role in water resource protection. RSVP required.
Thu
Sep
19
Webinar hosted by West Newbury Wild and Native, featuring Emily May from the Xerces Society.
Price: FREE
Sep 19, 2024, 12:30 PM Zoom Webinar Join Emily May, Pollinator Conservation Biologist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, to talk about supporting pollinators and other wildlife in our yards and gardens through the changing seasons. Where do beneficial insects spend the winter? What does gardening for wildlife look like in the fall and winter? The talk will cover how we can build resilience into our yards and gardens and rethink our fall/winter garden aesthetic to better understand and support the important lives around us. Photo: David Alden-St. Pierre
Sat
Sep
21
A fundraising ride to benefit Greenbelt's conservation work in Essex County!
25 & 50 mile road routes, 30 & 45 mile gravel routes. Reg fees range from $50 to $100.
Price: $50.00
Ride through the beautiful landscapes of Essex County to benefit local land conservation! Tour de Greenbelt, on September 21, 2024, offers untimed routes that can be enjoyed at a rider’s own pace-- a half-century (50 miles) and a recreational route (25 miles) on paved roads, and two Gravel Grinder off-road excursions into protected forests and reservations. The ride begins at 9:00 am at Allyn Cox Reservation, 82 Eastern Ave., Essex, MA. Riders will enjoy cycling past more than 50 of Greenbelt’s protected properties, venturing into state forests, traversing farmland, then returning to Cox Reservation for food, beer, and live music under the Big Tent. This fundraiser supports Greenbelt's conservation work in Essex County, so we hope you'll tell your friends! Join a team and make an even bigger impact! Make sure to order your specialty jersey by the August 21 deadline for delivery before the ride! All orders after the deadline will be mailed to you after the event. Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Institution for Savings!
Thu
Sep
26
Learn about life around and in the Ipswich River along this idyllic trail.
Price: FREE
Senior Stroll—Nature & History Thurs., 9/26 9:30-11:00 am Julia Bird Reservation, Ipswich Photo: EcoPhoto
Some events in the 2024 Film & Lecture Series will be in person, others will be virtual.
82 Eastern Avenue
PO Box 1026
Essex, MA 01929
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p. 978.768.7241
Greenbelt thanks the photographers whose work is featured prominently on our website: Jerry Monkman, Dorothy Monnelly, Adrian Scholes, David Alden St. Pierre & Neil Ungerleider