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Greenbelt walks
are held the last Sunday of every month. Walks begin at 1:00
p.m., are conducted at a moderate pace, and last approximately
two hours unless otherwise noted. Sensible clothing and footwear,
as well as insect repellent in the warmer months, are encouraged.
For more information, please call
(978) 768-7241 extension 11.
Biolabs Conservation Restriction, Ipswich
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Sunday, May 25, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Wildflower Walk
Beverly Conservation Area, Beverly
Led by Erika Sonders |
| Field biologist, naturalist and nature artist Erika Sonders shares her expertise with us as we explore the early spring wildflowers of this lovely property. Directions: From Route 128, take exit 17 and drive south on Grapevine Road for 1.5 miles. Turn right just before Chapman's Nursery onto Greenwood Avenue, and proceed to the cable gate at the end. Park to the right on Stone Ridge Road. |
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Sunday, June 7, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
National Trails Day
Willowdale Meadow, Topsfield
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| Greenbelt will host a project on National Trails Day, teaming up once again with the North Shore Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association to construct a new trail through a wooded upland connecting our newly acquired Willowdale Meadow with the Willowdale State Forest trail system. Meet at Willowdale Meadow parking area off Ipswich Road, Topsfield. Good footwear and work gloves are advised. Refreshments will be provided. Contact kate Walton at 978-768-7241, extension 15, or kwalton@ecga.org with questions. |
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Sunday, June 29, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Paddle and Walk
Sawyer's Island/Rowley Marshes, Rowley
Led by Pike Messenger |
| Lifelong nature enthusiast Pike Messenger will lead us on paddle/wade/walk in and around these low tide waters. The tide will allow us to explore some of Plum Island River's bars as well as Whittier's "low green prairies of the sea." We'll look for birds, mud creatures and plants in the rich ecosystems of this famous estuary. Don't forget bug repellent or mosquito netting. Directions: From the traffic light in Rowley Center, drive north on Route 1A for about 0.1 mile, at first fork, bear left and continue on Patmos Road about one mile to Sawyer's Island. If you have questions or need a canoe, call Pike at 978-774-1507. |
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Sunday, July 27, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Birding Walk
Julia Bird, Ipswich
led by Jim Berry
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| Join birding expert Jim Berry on a leisurely walk through this lovely property. Field/forest edge and riparian habitat should lend itself to an abundance of wildlife observations, from Eastern Bluebirds to evidence of otters at river's edge. Directions: from the intersection of Route 1A and Waldingfield Road, drive down Waldingfield Road approximately 0.3 mile until you come to a railway bridge. Just beyond the railway bridge, turn right into a small turnoff and park. |
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Sunday, August 31, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Weir Net Demonstration/Walk
Seine Field Reservation, Gloucester
led by Jim Santapaola
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| At one time it was as predictable as the cycle of tides to see fishermen drying their nets in the oceanside field at Seine Field Reservation. On this day, we'll get a chance to watch a demonstration by one of the few remaining weir net fishermen who dries his nets in the field. Directions: Take Route 128 North through two rotaries to the end. Follow for approximately 2.0 miles until you reach Niles Beach on your right. Bear left onto Farrington Avenue for approximately 0.25 miles. Park at the green gate on your left. Please do not block the gate. |
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