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North Region DCR outdoor activities from Lynn Hildenbrand
DCR North Region INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Maple Sugaring Pre Registration is Required: School and non-profit groups - sign up for this mid March event. For details, 617 727 1199 ext. 406 The Habitats of Camp Nihan: Educators and Youth Leaders are welcomed to book field trips to this hidden gem. Email Lynn.Hildenbrand@state.ma.us Parks Pass Presentation: This travelling slide show of the prettiest places in the Commonwealth can come to your Senior Center or Library. Email Lynn.Hildenbrand@state.ma.us
FRI. FEB. 11: Movie Night at Botume House! North Region HQ, 4 Woodland Road, Stoneham For directions, http://www.mass.giv/dcr/metroboston/fells.htm For details, 617 727 1199 ext 410
SAT. FEB. 12: Winter Tracking at Belle Isle Marsh, 9am - Noon Search through the wetlands for signs of mammals’ winter activities. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Belle Isle Marsh, Bennington St., East Boston For directions, www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/belleisle.htm For details, 781 485 2804
SAT. FEB. 12: Charles Esplanade Stroll, 1 – 3pm Join a Ranger for an invigorating walk through the historic riverfront park, approximately 4 miles. Meet at Plaza in front of the Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston For Detour Details: http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2010/10/craigie-drawbridge-project
Movie Night Fridays at Breakheart, Feb. 18th, Mar. 4th, Mar. 18th 7pm – 9pm Join us fireside for a cup of cocoa and Family Friendly Flick. Dress the kids in their PJs and spread out a cozy blanket for a free and G rated night out. Free Parking. Breakheart Reservation 177 Forest St., Saugus off Lynn Fells Pkwy near US RT 1 For directions, http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/breakhrt.htm For details, 781 233 0834
Sledding at the Sheepfold Saturday February 19th 11am – 1pm If there’s snow on the ground, get your sled out and head to the Sheepfold. Hot Chocolate will keep you warm. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, a brisk Ranger-led winter hike will be held. The Sheepfold, Fellsway West, Rt 28, The Middlesex Fells Reservation, Stoneham For directions, http://www.mass.giv/dcr/metroboston/fells.htm For details, 617 727 1199 ext 410
It’s Your Nature Story, Wed. Feb. 23, Belmont Public Library 336 Concord Ave, Belmont 10:30 – 11:30 am Thur. Feb. 24, Botume House Visitor Center 4 Woodland Road, Stoneham Fri. Feb. 25, Camp Nihan Education Center 131 Walnut St., Saugus A story, a craft, and a snack
for preschoolers accompanied by their favorite adult. Bring your friends and
siblings! For
details and directions, Call 781 231 1203
Winter Tracking Hike With Dave Brown: Breakheart Reservation, Sun. Feb. 27th, 1 - 3 pm Join expert tracker naturalist David Brown in search of wildlife signs. We may discover the trails of the coyote, fisher, deer, otter, and other animals normally associated with distant wilderness. Two miles or less will be covered at a slow pace. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Breakheart Reservation 177 Forest St., Saugus off Lynn Fells Pkwy near US RT 1 For directions, http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/breakhrt.htm For details, 781 233 0834
Duval L. Patrick Governor Timothy
P. Murray Lt. Governor Richard K. Sullivan,
Jr., Secretary, Executive Edward
M. Lambert, Jr., Commissioner
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