Girl with binoculars Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
Girl with binoculars Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
3 classes starting Saturday, January 10

A Nature Year at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary: Winter Series

Description

Immerse yourself in a winter of local natural history. With a skilled Mass Audubon naturalist as your guide, experience the cycle of the seasons at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary in Barnstable. Gain extensive natural history knowledge, form community with like-minded, curious adults, and receive the many benefits of spending time outdoors.

Throughout the winter, we'll explore mammal tracking, winter tree identification, and woodcocks.

Winter 2026 Schedule*

*Subject to change in timing or topic, depending on what nature provides.

Usual time will be 10 am-noon, plus an evening in March.

January 10, 10:00-noon: Mammal Tracking

February 14, 10:00-noon: Winter Tree ID

March 14, 6:00-8:00pm: Woodcocks

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Herring Gulls © Lucy Loomis
When
  • Sat, Jan 10, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sat, Feb 14, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sat, Mar 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Who

Adults

Cost
  • Adult Members $54
  • Adult Nonmembers $60

Instructors

  • Ian Ives - Director Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Brooke Shellman - Teacher Naturalist

Instructions

We will usually start inside with an introduction and then head out for our adventure in the field which will be at least 90 minutes outside. We'll travel mainly on trails and boardwalks, actively exploring and experiencing various habitats and sanctuary spots.