A Nature Year-at North River Wildlife Sanctuary

Immerse yourself in a full year of local natural history. With a skilled Mass Audubon naturalist as your guide, experience the cycle of the seasons at North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield and gain extensive natural history knowledge-all while receiving the many benefits of spending time outdoors. Each month, you will focus on a special topic, natural community, or seasonal phenomenon. In autumn, learn about mycology (mushrooms and other fungi), dendrology (trees), and weather. As the temperatures drop, explore the winter night sky, mammals, tracking, and nature in art. During spring, navigate hikes using maps and compasses, and learn to identify wildflowers and other signs of warmer days approaching. Finally, spend the summer delving into the world of insects including fireflies, seeds, and fruit.

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12 sessions, 2 hours each

Second Friday of each month, September 2025-August 2026.

Usual time will be 10 am-noon, there will be two evenings, one in July and one in December.

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.

Register for the entire year, all 12 monthly sessions, for $198/members, $240/nonmembers

Or, register for the Fall, 3 monthly sessions - September, October, and November, for $54/members, $60/nonmembers