Description
Great Blue Herons are careful observers, fast movers, and are vital to their habitat. This group is for our students ages 9 to 12 who will hike farther, learn more complex natural history concepts, and do more challenging projects.
How does a wild animal survive during our cold and hungry New England winters? How can we learn from them and develop our own outdoor winter survival skills? Come find out though firsthand observations of wildlife, exploration of the winter landscape, and practice with real outdoor skills. Expect to learn skills such as building shelters with minimal materials, tracking wildlife with game-cameras, and careful observation of winter birds.
* If needed, we will have a make-up class on February 25th.
When
- Wed, Jan 07, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Wed, Jan 14, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Wed, Jan 21, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Wed, Jan 28, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Wed, Feb 04, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Wed, Feb 11, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Who
Age 9 - 12
Cost
- Child Members $150
- Child Nonmembers $180
Where
Location: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Questions? Contact us:
- 978-887-9264 [email protected]
Instructors
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Bruce Menin - Ipswich River Field Teacher
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Kai Young - Field Teacher
Instructions
Drop off/pick is outside in front of the sanctuary buildings. Please come dressed for the weather each class. This is a drop-off class and you will be asked to fill out a short emergency contact and health information form on the first day.