Description
Gather for a summer nature play session for families to discover the secrets of a plant that's hard to miss: the Staghorn Sumac. With its fuzzy red berries, it's one of the most distinctive plants at Magazine Beach Park, and full of stories. Learn exactly how sumac got its unusual name, why its berries turn such a vivid red, and how people have been using this plant for thousands of years. Then, we'll carefully harvest a few berries and brew a batch of tart staghorn sumac tea to taste together, finding out firsthand how nature provides for people as well as wildlife.
When
- Sat, Aug 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Who
Families - children 4 - 10 years
Cost
- Adult Members $10
- Adult Nonmembers $12
- Child Members $10
- Child Nonmembers $12
Where
Location: Magazine Beach Park Nature Center, Cambridge
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Questions? Contact us:
- 781-259-2220 [email protected]
Instructors
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Mass Audubon Staff
Instructions
Meet at the Nature Center. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a water bottle, and dress appropriately for the weather. Bathrooms are available on site. Parking is available but limited—please avoid driving if possible. Siblings who are just outside the age range are welcome to join.