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12 classes starting Saturday, January 9

A Nature Year at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (Saturday Mornings)

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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.

  • Saturday, January 9, 2027, 1:00-3:00 PM (Tracking)
  • Saturday, February 13, 2027, 7:00-9:00 PM (Owls)
  • Saturday, March 13, 2027, 1:00-3:00 PM (Sugaring, maples, and winter twig ID)
  • Saturday, April 10, 2027, 1:00-3:00 PM (Vernal pools)
  • Saturday, May 8, 2027, 1:00-3:00 PM (Songbirds)
  • Saturday, June 12, 2027, 1:00-3:00 PM (Reptiles and amphibians)
  • Saturday, July 10, 2027, 1:00-3:00 PM (Insects)
  • Saturday, August 14, 2027, 1:00-3:00 PM (Wetland wildflowers)
  • Saturday, September 11, 2027, 1:00-3:00 PM (Butterflies)
  • Saturday, October 9, 2027, 1:00-3:00 PM (Beavers)
  • Saturday, November 13, 2027, 1:00-3:00 PM (Waterfowl)
  • Saturday, December 11, 2027, 1:00-3:00 PM (Winter survival)

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When
  • Sat, Jan 09, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Fri, Mar 12, 2027 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Sat, Mar 13, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sat, Apr 10, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sat, May 08, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sat, Jun 12, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sat, Jul 10, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sat, Aug 14, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sat, Sep 11, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sat, Oct 09, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sat, Nov 13, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sat, Dec 11, 2027 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Who

Adults

Cost
  • Adult Members $198
  • Adult Nonmembers $240

Instructors

  • 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.

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