A Nature Year at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Description
Spend a year getting to know one place through every season.
Once a month meet at Ipswich River with a Mass Audubon naturalist to dig into one subject such as animal tracking in January, owls in February, and maple sugaring and winter twigs in March.
From there, the year opens up through vernal pools, songbirds, reptiles and amphibians, insects, wetland wildflowers, butterflies, beavers, waterfowl, and winter survival. Coming back to the same place month after month, you notice what changes and what holds steady, while gaining a better understanding of the nature of Massachusetts.
Not ready to commit to a full year? Try a 3-month A Nature Year series.
- Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Tracking)
- Tuesday, February 16, 2027, 7:00-9:00 PM (Owls)
- Tuesday, March 16, 2027, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Sugaring, maples, and winter twig ID)
- Tuesday, April 20, 2027, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Vernal pools)
- Tuesday, May 18, 2027, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Songbirds)
- Tuesday, June 15, 2027, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Reptiles and amphibians)
- Tuesday, July 20, 2027, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Insects)
- Tuesday, August 17, 2027, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Wetland wildflowers)
- Tuesday, September 21, 2027, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Butterflies)
- Tuesday, October 19, 2027, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Beavers)
- Tuesday, November 16, 2027, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Waterfowl)
- Tuesday, December 21, 2027, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Winter survival)
When
- Tue, Jan 19, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Tue, Feb 16, 2027 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Tue, Mar 16, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Tue, Apr 20, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Tue, May 18, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Tue, Jun 15, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Tue, Jul 20, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Tue, Aug 17, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Tue, Sep 21, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Tue, Oct 19, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Tue, Nov 16, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Tue, Dec 21, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $198
- Adult Nonmembers $240
Where
Location: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Questions? Contact us:
- 978-887-9264 [email protected]
Instructors
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Maura Genova - Lead Education Coordinator
What To Expect
Every session includes time outdoors on uneven trails in all seasons, so dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. More details on what to bring and expect will be emailed to you ahead of the program.