Description
Immerse yourself in a full year of local natural history. From butterflies in September to winter constellations in December to timberdoodles in March, North River Wildlife Sanctuary offers something extraordinary every single month—and this year-long series is designed to help you experience all of it.
Meeting on the second Friday of each month, a skilled Mass Audubon naturalist leads participants through the full seasonal calendar of this remarkable South Shore sanctuary. Each session begins indoors before heading out for at least 90 minutes in the field, building natural history knowledge and community with fellow learners across all four seasons.
September: Butterflies & Dragonflies
October: Mustelids
November: Nature of Oaks
December: Winter Constellations
January: Owls
February: Tracking & Animal Signs
March: Timberdoodles
April: Geology of the North River
May: Ephemerals & Ferns
June: Aquatic Invertebrates
July: Fireflies
August: Entomology
When
- Fri, Sep 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Fri, Oct 09, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Fri, Jan 08, 2027 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Fri, Feb 12, 2027 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Fri, Mar 12, 2027 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Fri, Apr 09, 2027 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Fri, May 14, 2027 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Fri, Jun 11, 2027 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Fri, Jul 09, 2027 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Fri, Aug 13, 2027 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $198
- Adult Nonmembers $240
Where
Location: North River Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield
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Questions? Contact us:
- 781-837-9400 [email protected]
Instructors
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Douglas Lowry - Senior Teacher Naturalist - South East Region
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Steve French - Field Teacher
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Mass Audubon Staff
Instructions
Participants travel mainly on trails and boardwalks through various habitats. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.