Online Programs — Learn from Anywhere!
Gunning Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Strengthen and deepen your appreciation and understanding of the environment—no matter you are! Our variety of online programs and classes offers opportunities to learn about a range of nature-inspired topics during multi-part series or one-off classes.
Upcoming Online Programs
Starts September 23, 2021 (Thursday) 7:00-8:30pm (8 session dates)
Adults
Learn the foundation you need to take your feeder watching or backyard birding to the next level.
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Starts September 23, 2021 (Thursday) 7:00-8:30pm (16 session dates)
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Learn the foundation you need to take your feeder watching or backyard birding to the next level.
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October 1, 2021 (Friday) 7:00-8:30pm
Adults
Learn tips and tricks to help with identification just in time for the ideal sparrows and "LBJ" observation season.
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October 5, 2021 (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30pm
Adults
Learn about Massachusetts's unique autumn wonders and mysteries, and get tips for observing, appreciating, and supporting nature near home.
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Starts October 21, 2021 (Thursday) 7:00-8:30pm (8 session dates)
Adults
Learn more skills to strengthen your birdwatching, understand the behaviors you observe, and support birds in your community.
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Starts October 26, 2021 (Tuesday) 7:00-8:00pm (4 session dates)
Adults
Learn about local wildlife that is often misunderstoodâ€"including bats, opossums, ravens, and waspsâ€"and the truth behind their sometimes-misleading reputatio
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October 26, 2021 (Tuesday) 7:00-8:00pm
Adults
We'll examine how myths and stories have impacted bats' reputations, and the truth behind this often-misunderstood flying mammal
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November 2, 2021 (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30pm
Adults
Why do birds migrate and how can researchers study their extraordinary, global adventures?
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Starts November 10, 2021 (Wednesday) 6:30-8:30pm (2 session dates)
Adults
Expressing yourself through personal nature essays is a powerful way to make a difference in your own life as well as in the world around you.
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November 19, 2021 (Friday) 7:00-8:30pm
Adults
Lichens: what are they and what is their role in our local ecosystem?
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November 30, 2021 (Tuesday) 7:00-8:00pm
Adults
Opossums are awesome! Not just oversized nocturnal rats as some may think, these amazing creatures are wonderful at pest control and a tick's worst nightmare.
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December 7, 2021 (Tuesday) 7:00-8:00pm
Adults
Learn what's real and what's myth when it comes to ravens, possibly the smartest of all birds.
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