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