Teens

Monarch Butterfly Banding at IRWS

Help Mass Audubon tag monarch butterflies at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary!

Bring your young naturalist to the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary for a day of butterfly banding! The annual migration of eastern monarch butterflies to central Mexico and back is one of the most remarkable events in nature. Cindy Dunn has been tagging monarchs at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary in Princeton for many years. Join her for an afternoon of tagging monarchs on the sanctuary. Learn about the fascinating life history of these butterflies and find out how you can help monarchs in your own backyard.

When:

Saturday September 7, 2013 1-3pm

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Mill Pond

Join Joppa Flats at Mill Pond in W. Newbury to explore ponds!

Adults and children can spend quality family time in the great outdoors finding, observing, and admiring local wildlife. Excursions with Joppa Flats Education Center include a group game to burn off some steam, an on-the-water scavenger hunt, or a guided tour. We'll observe, investigate, and compare pond habitats and their inhabitants, both on-and offshore. Participants play out the roles of biologists, researchers, birders, and botanists. Thisadventure will leave your family excited to come back for more!

When:

Sunday, September 8, 2013 1-3:30pm

Location:

Mill Pond & Pipestave Hill

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2013 Essex Youth Triathlon

The Essex Youth Triathalon is a chance for kids to push their physical limits.

The Essex Youth Triathlon is a chance for kids to explore their physical limits in a safe, monitored environment and have a great time! Join the Essex Board of Health in furthering their mission to encourage healthy habits that North Shore youth can carry into adulthood. The Essex Youth Triathlon is the perfect opportunity to encourage and to instill the joy of health, the excitement of physical activity and pride of participation. “Just Tri” this tri-sporting event!

When:

Saturday, August 3, 2013 9:30am (race start)

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Marine ROV Session II

Maritime Gloucester wants kids in grades 6-8 to build their own submersible robot! Project Sea Perch is a course in ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) design and construction for middle school students. During the program students will have the opportunity to construct their own underwater robots, test them, and use them in scientific explorations of Gloucester Harbor. Students will keep their ROV’s at the close of the course.

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Meet Author Judy Blume in Gloucester

Best selling Author Judy Blum will be in Gloucester for a movie and Q&A session!

Cape Ann Community Cinema invites you to a special showing of '[amazon B00CZ5W010 inline]', based on the book by best-selling author Judy Blume! Judy Blume will be in the theater to introduce the movie, and after the showing, will host a Q&A session. Don't miss this opportunity!

When:

Monday, July 8, 2013 7:30pm

Location:

Cape Ann Community Cinema

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Pick Your Own Flowers: Saturdays

Long Hill invites children to come pick their own flower bouquet in their garden

Organic and local - right here at Long Hill! Zinnias, snapdragons, rudbeckia, sunflowers, dahlias, and more bouquet-worthy flowers. Flower bouquets are priced at $7 for a large size, $3 for a child size. Please visit the garden anytime, but pick-your-own is only available at the hours stated. Learn sustainable gardening techniques in this educational, kid-friendly garden.

When:

Thursdays 3 - 5PM

Fridays 12Noon - 5PM

Saturdays 10AM - 5PM

Location:

Long Hill and Sedgwick Gardens

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Garden

Pick Your Own

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Pick Your Own Flowers: Fridays

When:

Thursdays 3 - 5PM

Fridays 12Noon - 5PM

Saturdays 10AM - 5PM

Location:

Long Hill and Sedgwick Gardens

Beverly

Garden

Pick Your Own

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Essex River Marshes Exploration

Herons are just one of the birds you'll encounter on the Essex River Exploration

Essex County Greenbelt Association invites you to enjoy a captivating two-hour boat tour of the Essex River Marshes aboard the Essex River Queen I. View migratory and shore birds, nesting osprey, and all sorts of salt marsh creatures and features. Space is limited - RSVP is appreciated.

When:

Sunday, June 30, 2013 2-4pm

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Farmhands Volunteer Service

Join the farmhand crew to work along side our staff at Appleton Farms

Calling volunteers ages 13 and up! Join the farmhand crew to work along side our staff and gain first hand experience with our milking herd, planting and harvesting vegetables and flowers for the Community Supported Agriculture program, and raising chickens! Each week will be different and follow the rhythms of the farm. Teens are encouraged to sign up for multiple weeks to see how their work contributes throughout the season. Space is limited.

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Sea Scouts North Shore Open House

It has been many years since Cape Ann operated an active Sea Scout group for youth, and Maritime Gloucester is proud to announce that it is starting a new Sea Scout “Ship” effective immediately.The program is a national co-ed outdoor program for young adults ages 14 to 20 that promotes knowledge of our nation’s maritime heritage and provides young people with positive opportunities through hands-on maritime education, training and experiences.

When:

Thursday, June 20, 2013 6-7:30PM

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