Discovering Nature Through Story, Music, and Art

Kids will explore the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary to connect with nature and learn about the creatures of the North Shore Massachusetts wilderness!

Preschoolers and young kids will explore the wonders of winter in the "enchanted woods" of Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in this four-session series. We'll begin in the Nature Center with story, poetry, and imagination. Next, we'll bundle up for a winter walk to awaken our sense of wonder to the silence, scents, and scenery of the sleeping winter woods. Along the way, discover how the trees, plants, birds, beavers, squirrels, chipmunks, and other wildlife spend the winter. We'll look for animal stories in the snow (tracking) and much more. After our walks, we'll create artwork that reflects the wonders of winter that we discovered, while listening to winter nature songs. These keepsakes will bring home winter's secrets and beauty as we await the signs of spring.

Winter themes:

  • Birds: January 12
  • Tracking: January 19
  • Hibernation: January 26
  • Groundhog Day: February 2

Specifics:

  • Meets in the Nature Center.
  • The fee is per adult/child pair.
    • If you wish to register more than one child, please call our office.
  • Please dress for the weather.
When: 
Thursday, January 12, 2017 1-2:30pm
Thursday, January 19, 2017 1-2:30pm
Thursday, January 26, 2017 1-2:30pm
Thursday, February 2, 2017 1-2:30pm
Prices: 
Audubon Members: Adult $48/4 sessions, Child free
Nonmembers: Adult $60/4 sessions, Child free
Phone: 
978.887.9264 x7704
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