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Lady’s Slipper – Beauty & Botany

May 20th, 2012 by boco posted in gloucester

Join Gloucester native and amateur botanist, Rick Davis, to look for and learn all about Lady's Slippers – unique, delicate orchids, found among our rocky and woody Ravenswood landscape. Rec…

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Parent/Child Walkabouts: Rough Meadows Marsh Morning Walk

May 20th, 2012 by boco posted in Uncategorized

In every kind of weather, our favorite thing is to head outdoors to our spectacular local habitats! Each nature exploration will focus on the importance of a sense of place as we explore the eco…

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Spring Birding Basics

May 10th, 2012 by boco posted in Rockport

Learn birding basics while enjoying the woodlands and heathlands at Halibut's weather-beaten bluffs. Swarms of shorebirds can be viewed at this prestigious coastal birding point! Meet at Hal…

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Curiousity Companions

May 1st, 2012 by boco posted in Uncategorized

Curiosity companions explore the woodlands of Bungalow Hill, Clarke's Pond, and meadows of Ocean Lawn – discovering the wonders of nature while using all your senses. Song, stories, and pupp…

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Young Conservationist: My Square Woods Afterschool Program

May 1st, 2012 by boco posted in gloucester

Spring is a time of renewal and growth. On this special program created especially for kids ages 9 to 11, we'll search for signs of life in the mud, water, woodlands, and the sky as we explo…

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Spring Open House at the Crane Estate

Apr 30th, 2012 by boco posted in Ipswich, Open House, Tour

The Trustees of Reservations invite you to bring family and friends to their annual celebration of Spring at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich. Take a self-guided tour of the Great Hous…

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Quest Fest: Agassiz Rock

Apr 21st, 2012 by boco posted in Uncategorized

The Trustees of Reservations is holding a Quest Fest so people can learn all about Questing while taking a journey on their newest Cape Ann Quest! Make your own stamp, grab a Quest Detective boo…

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Vernal Pond Field Trip to Agassiz Rock

Apr 3rd, 2012 by boco posted in Uncategorized

This introduction to vernal ponds is presented by Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team and sponsored by The Trustees of Reservations's Ravenswood Park.  Vernal pools are crucial to the survival …

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Wilderness to Special Place Walk

Mar 29th, 2012 by boco posted in Tour, gloucester

Walk through history at Ravenswood Park! Ravenswood has changed from a main thoroughfare to a forgotten backwoods, and now to our favorite local refuge over time. See the evidence in cellar hole…

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Creature Feature: Peeper Creatures

Mar 16th, 2012 by boco posted in Talk, gloucester

The Trustees of Reservations invite you to bring the whole family to Ravenswood Park for an introduction to Vernal Pools featuring live animals and a presentation by the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Tea…

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March Meander for Spring Equinox

Mar 11th, 2012 by boco posted in Talk, gloucester

We'll celebrate the vernal equinox as we trek Ravenswood's long and winding loop trail, discovering signs of spring as the park emerges from winter's grasp.  Join us, and bring …

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Creature Feature: Peeper Creatures

Mar 10th, 2012 by boco posted in Talk, gloucester

Grab the family and come to an introduction to Vernal Pools featuring live animals and a presentation by the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team . Meet salamanders and frogs that live on the North Shore …

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Walk on the Wild Side: Harbor Seals

Mar 6th, 2012 by boco posted in Uncategorized

Come to Joppa Flats Education Center and begin with a 45 minute indoor introductory program in the Lookout (2nd floor) about Pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, and walrus). Then, we’ll carpool t…

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Hermit’s Tales on the Trails

Feb 3rd, 2012 by boco posted in Book Reading, gloucester

From 1884 – 1917, Mason A. Walton lived a hermit's life in Ravenswood Park. As we walk in his footsteps to the site of his cabin, we'll track signs of wildlife just as Walton did, …

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Winter Solstice Stroll

Dec 13th, 2011 by boco posted in gloucester

A candlelight stroll at twilight in Ravenswood Park is a wonderful way to celebrate the Winter Soltice! join us as we celebrate the winter solstice in our favorite woodland park followed by a sn…

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