BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION: \;\nThe Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary will hold the foll owing events in March:\n\nRent-a-Bucket: Help support Moose Hill's maple sugaring programs by renting a maple bucket. A $15 donation will help s upport this annual program. All sponsors will be listed at the Nature Ce nter and receive a small bottle of syrup at the end of the sugaring seas on. All proceeds will go to support Moose Hill&rsquo\;s educational prog rams. \; To rent a bucket\, send the sponsor's name\, contact inform ation\, and the fee to Moose Hill\, which will contact the sponsor when their bottle of syrup is ready. \n\n\nFree Star Parties\, 7 to 10 p.m. S unday\, March 25: Join local astronomers for a look at the stars and oth er night objects through big telescopes. The event is ongoing\, so drop in for all or just some of the evening. \; This program is cancelled if sky conditions are cloudy or in extreme snow/cold\; call Patti Austi n at 781-784-5691 x8103 after 6 p.m. for a recorded message concerning t he status of the program prior to attending. Park in the Nature Center p arking lot and follow the marked trail to the viewing field. Bring a fla shlight for the short\, self-guided trail walk.\nBack from the Amazon\, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday\, March 4\, free: Join Sanctuary Director Chris tine Turnbull for an "armchair adventure" as she recounts her recent Mas s Audubon travels to the upper reaches of the Amazon in Peru. \;&nbs p\;\nMoose Hill Walkers\, 8 to 9 a.m. Mondays\, March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26 : Join Patti Austin for a weekly morning walk. See the arrival of spring while learning the trails for walks later. Participants must be able to maintain a steady walking pace for the hour. The walks are held rain or shine. The fee is $20 to $30. The fee per walk is $5 to $8.\nSolar Arra ys for Your Home\, 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday\, March 25\, free: Two Mass Audubo n members who have put up solar arrays on their homes will share their s tories\, their energy production\, and their experiences. \nAround the W orld with Mass Audubon\, 7 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday\, March 29\, free: Staf f from Mass Audubon's Natural History Travel Office will make a presenta tion of birding hot spots and other locations. \; \n\n \;The fol lowing programs are for ages 4 to 6: \;\n\nPreschool Science\, 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday\, March 8: Make a gooey substance \, experiment with magnets and determine which objects will float or sin k. The fee is $8 to $11.\nTree to Table\, 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday\, March 14: Maple sugaring season is here. Discover how s yrup is made from tree to table. \; Search for maple buckets and loo k to see if the sap is dripping. Taste test sap and the final product.&n bsp\; Visit Moose Hill's working sugar house to see where sap is turned into syrup. The fee is $8 to $11.\nSquirrel Antics\, 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday\, March 15: Observe Moose Hill's bird feeders f or red and gray squirrels. Leave piles of seed along the trail for snack s for these amazing creatures. The fee is $8 to $11.\nSpring Search\, 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday\, March 28: Hike to look for signs of spring and play lots of trail games along the way. Make a paper flower to welcome in the season. The fee is $8 to $11.\nFeed the Birds\ , 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday\, March 29: Enjoy a silly story about a boy who discovers the joys of feeding the birds. Make pean ut-free treats for backyard birds. Check out the birds at Moose Hill's f eeders. A short hike may be included to seek out Moose Hill's feathered friends. The fee is $8 to $11.\n\n \; The following programs are for ages 6 to 11: \n\nKitchen Science\, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday\, March 8: Use items from a typical kitchen to help in understanding the scientific method. Each session will feature experiments based on the themes liste d above. Some experiments may be outdoors\, so dress for the weather. Th e fee is $9 to $12.\nArt in the Park\, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday\, March 2 9: Each class will feature a variety of art media for budding artists to try based on the topics listed above. \; The group will head outsid e on some days\, so be sure to dress for the weather. The fee is $9 to $ 12.\n\nVolunteers are needed for these programs:\n\nMaple Sugaring Festi val: Volunteers lead groups along the event trail\, portray historical c haracters\, run the sugar house\, manage indoor activities at the Nature Center\, and/or sell maple-related treats. \; Contact Patti Austin at paustin@massaudubon.org for details.\nSugar House: Moose Hill needs v olunteers to operate its sugar house. Contact Rich Savage at rsavage@mas saudubon.org for details.\nCitizen Science Projects:Moose Hill has sever al opportunities in helping with wildlife monitoring projects: bluebird house monitoring\, amphibian coverboard project\, and assisting with the salamander crossing. Anyone interested in more information on any of th e above Citizen Science projects should contact Christine Turnbull at ct urnbull@massaudubon.org. No prior experience is necessary\, training is provided for all projects.\n URL:http://sharon.patch.com/events/moose-hill-happenings-march-2012-60d48 2f6 SUMMARY:Moose Hill Holds Events in March LOCATION:293 Moose Hill St\, Sharon\, MA 02067: 293 Moose Hill St\, Sharo n\, MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR