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Mass Audubon Moose Hill in February

ADULT



 



Winter
Tree and Shrub identification  
Sunday February, 2   1 – 3
pm

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If you have
ever wondered about which trees and shrubs live in your backyard or line the
highways and byways that you travel, then this is the Sunday Adult Program for
you!  Join Teacher Naturalist and former UVM Dendrology instructor,
Michael Acciavatti for a fun-filled, hands-on, tree and shrub identification
hike.  We’ll traipse through the many habitats at Moose Hill with our hand
lenses, dichotomous keys, and field guides to identify up to 20 trees and
shrubs.  You’ll be amazed at what you find! Pre- registration required. Fee: 
$20- $25



 

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Brunch
with the Eagles      
Sunday, February 9,   8 am –
4 pm                                                                             
                                   



Bald Eagles
can be found flying over open water in search of food during the
wintertime.  One of the best places to find them is along the Connecticut
River.  Join Sanctuary Directors Doug Williams from Stony Brook and Moose
Hill’s Christine Turnbull for a trip along the river from its outlet into Long
Island Sound up stream to Haddam, CT.  See spectacular views of the eagles
as they perch on trees along the river at such locations as Gillette Castle
State Park and near the Goodspeed Opera House.  Then relax and warm up as
we enjoy a leisurely and delicious brunch at the famous Griswold Inn in Essex,
CT.  Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one.  Price
includes brunch. Fee:  $96 -$116. Pre-registration required.



 



FAMILY



 



Free Star Parties  
Friday,
February 21,    7 – 10 pm



Join
local astronomers for a look at the stars and other night objects through big
telescopes.  The event is on-going, so drop in for all or just some of the
evening.  Call Patti Austin at 781-784-5691 x8103 after 6 pm for a
recorded message concerning the status of the program prior to attending. 
Park in the Nature Center parking lot and follow the glow-band marked trail to
the viewing field.  Bring a flash light for the short, self-guided
trail walk.



 



Tap a Tree   Saturday, February 1,   1:30 –
2:30 pm



Help support
our maple sugaring operation by adopting a tree.  Start by designing a
tree label that will be laminated and attached to your family’s tree.  Use
a hand drill and tap your adopted tree to hang a maple bucket.  At the end
of the sugaring season, each family will receive a bottle of Moose Hill
syrup.  Feel free to stop by during the sugaring season to check on your
tree.  Fee:  $10- $1.
Pre-registration required.



 



CHILDREN: AGES 4-6



 



Beach Party 
Wednesday,  February 26, 
 10 – 11:30 or 1 – 2:30 pm



Join in the fun of an indoor beach
party.  Bring a beach towel from home for
our story time.  Sip lemonade before
creating a beach scene complete with sand and shells.  Think back to the dog days of summer as we
celebrate winter. Fee: $8 -$11. Pre-Registration Required



 



Squirrel Antics Thursday, February 27,   10 – 11:30 or 1 – 2:30 pm



 Squirrels
are amazing creatures.  They can leap
from tree top to tree top, raid just about any bird feeder, and provide endless
hours of fun animal observations. 
Observe our bird feeders for red and gray squirrels.  Leave piles of seed along the trail for
snacks for these amazing creatures. Fee: $8 --$11. Pre-Registration Required



 



Cold Science Wednesday, February 5,    10 –
11:30 or 1 – 2:30 pm



How do animals get ready for the cold
weather?  What makes ice melt
faster?  How do we get ready for winter
weather?  Come and explore the science of
anything and everything cold.  A short
outdoor walk will be included, so be sure to dress for the weather. Fee: $8 -$11.
Pre-Registration Required.



 



Footprints in the Snow Thursday, February 6,   10 – 11:30 am or 1 – 2:30 pm



Winter is the time to search for
tracks and traces.  Learn to identify
commonly found tracks while seeking the less common ones during a hike.  If snow is lacking, we will search for other
signs of wildlife. Fee: $8 -$11. Pre-Registration Required.



 



Whooo?   Wednesday, February 12,   10 – 11:30 am or  1 – 2:30 pm



 Who flies on silent wings, eats mice, and
lives in Moose Hill’s forests?  Owls, of
course.  Discover how owls are designed
to hunt and eat other animals through games, a story, and a craft project.  We will venture outside to call for owls.
Fee: $8 --$11. Pre-Registration Required.



 



Mass Audubon Moose Hill



293 Moose Hill Street Sharon Ma 02067



781-784-5691



www.massaudubon.org




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