Family Dusk Paddle-Welcoming the Summer
| Hours: | 6-8pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Nature & Outdoors |
Welcoming the Summer: June 17 (Rain date: June 24)
Celebrate the coming of summer with the solstice just around the corner. As we paddle along, we'll look for plants and animals that are equally excited about the approaching season.
River Mammals: July 8 (Rain date: July 15)
Have you ever seen a muskrat swimming or a beaver slapping its tail in alarm? Join us as we look for these elusive mammals and discover some of the clues they leave behind as we make our way along the Ipswich River.
Owls on the Ipswich River: Friday, July 29
Many kinds of owls 'call in the night' with their hoots and screams as the sun begins to fade. As we paddle along, we'll look and listen for owls, talk about the types of owls we're likely to find at this time of year, and do some hooting ourselves.
Discovering Wetlands: August 12 (Rain date: August 19)
Being on the water is one of the best ways to explore and discover the wonders of wetlands. We will paddle through the winding backwaters lined with cattails and other marsh plants, looking for hidden wildlife. Using buckets and strainers, we'll stop and sample the rich aquatic life to learn more about what lives under the water.
| COST | ↑ top |
Mass Audubon members $13/adult, $11/child; nonmembers $15/adults, $13/child
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Ipswich_River/listing.php?program_code=27-IP11SP1
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, 01983 map
Phone: 978-887-9264
From Boston and the south: Take Rt I-95 north to exit 50 and follow Rt 1 north. At the junction of Rt 1 and Rt 97, turn right onto Rt 97 south (toward Beverly and Danvers). Follow Rt 97 south and take the third left onto Perkins Row. Follow Perkins Row for 1 mile, and the sanctuary is on the right.
From the north: Take Rt I-95 south to exit 53A and follow Rt 97 south. At the junction of Rt 1 and Rt 97 in Topsfield, stay on Rt 97 south and take the third left onto Perkins Row. Follow Perkins Row for 1 mile, and the sanctuary is on the right.
| TIPS | ↑ top |
- Register early, dress for the weather. Pregistration and payment is required. Spaces are limited.
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