Special Event: Tidmarsh Turns Five Celebration
Special Event: Saturday, September 30
Tidmarsh is turning five and you’re invited! We’re kicking off the fall season with a celebration of the sanctuary and return to nature that will include a sanctuary wide BioBlitz, a chance to meet animal ambassadors from Blue Hills Trailside Museum, local food trucks, interactive exhibits from our community partners, and more. Keep reading for the full list of activities!
When & Where
Saturday, September 30, 2023
10:00 am-2:00 pm
60 Beaver Dam Road, Plymouth
Activities
There will be activities for families and all ages such as a scavenger hunt, nature crafts, as well as educational exhibits and guided hikes led by our skilled teacher naturalists through the sanctuary's restored wetlands.
You’ll have the opportunity to see, firsthand, the amazing diversity of wildlife that has returned to the area.
- Be a part of research in action at Tidmarsh by participating in a BioBlitz where we will document as many species on the sanctuary as we can with scientists from Bridgewater State University.
- Attend a meet and great with animal ambassadors from Blue Hills Trailside Museum.
- Enjoy local food trucks including Mom on the Go grilled cheese and Kona Ice.
- Explore the sanctuary's restored wetlands with a naturalist-led guided walk.
- Grab a scavenger hunt for an exciting challenge and see if you can find all the items on the list.
- Join our Community Partners who will be offering interactive experiences of crafts and educational exhibits for all ages.
- Get your hands in the dirt and make a difference by planting some Wild Indigo seedlings as part of the next phase of restoration.
Restoration Over 5 Years
Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary was once a working cranberry bog but has since been restored to a functioning wetland wildlife sanctuary. The restoration of the area was a major undertaking that involved the removal of cranberry bog dikes and the rerouting of a nearby river.
These changes have allowed the wetlands to naturally flood and drain, which has helped to create a thriving habitat for many species of wildlife. In addition to restoring the wetlands, the sanctuary also features walking trails and boardwalks that allow visitors to explore the area while minimizing their impact on the ecosystem.