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Parker River National
Wildlife Refuge -
Wildlife Everywhere:
Rescheduled - Piping Plover Workshop
Saturday May 15th, 9:30-11:30am, ages 10 and Up
Come and learn about this amazing bird. Together we will discuss the natural history of the piping plover, participate in some plover activities, and even help to make a plover display. That display will be used to educate others about the piping plover, and what we do to help it. Meet at The Refuge Visitor Center.
The Big Picture Plant Walk
Sunday May 16th, 11am-12:30pm, ages 10 & Up
Black cherry, beach plum, and pines! Come identify and learn about the most abundant species of plants on Plum Island. Join refuge volunteer Adaela McLaughlin for an in depth exploration of the big picture on our Pines Trail. Please dress appropriately for the weather and meet up at the Pines Trail. (Just past the Bill Forward Bird Blind and before Parking Lot 5, as you drive down Refuge Road.)
Visit us on the web for more information http://parkerriver.fws.gov
All programs are FREE but space is LIMITED and advanced registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise indicated. Please call 978-465-5753 to register
The refuge visitor center is located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. |
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Newburyport Preservation Trust - Preservation Week Events
Monday, May 17
"The Big Bang"
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: The Bartlet Mall
The Powderhouse restoration presentation with NPT member Tom Kolterjahn & militia history with Civil War experts Bill Hallett & Liz Gardnell at the Bartlet Mall.
Tuesday May 18
"White on White"
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: "Old South" Church 29 Federal St.
Photographer Steve Rosenthal's short film and lecture about the early rural churches of New England. Following the presentation his book, "White on White" will be available for sale and signing.
Wednesday May 19
"Restoring Old Hill"
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: "Old Hill" Burying Ground corner Greenleaf & Pond St. behind Bartlet Mall.
Thursday May 20
"Tiptoe through the Tombstones"
Time: 6-8:00 pm
Location: "Oak Hill" Cemetery main entrance at State and Brown Street.
Tour this historic cemetery with Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th generation NBPT native followed by a wine tasting reception and book signing of "Tiptoe through the Tombstones" by the author Ghlee Woodworth at the restored Brown Chapel. |
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Exit Dance Theatre
"Sound Moves"
Fri-Sat, May 14-15, 8pm
Always a favorite with local audiences, Exit Dance Theatre returns to the Firehouse for their annual repertory performance. Enjoy the dancers you have come to know and admire in new and inspired works.
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Historical Society of Old Newbury:
Dr. James Haxby - "The Birth of Currency in the US"
Sat, May 15, following the J. Ceremony takes place at 98 High Street and begins at 1:00pm.
Lecture will be given at the Firehouse.The Historical Society of Old Newbury, Cushing House Museum will be holding a ceremonial "ribbon cutting" to honor the purchase and first phase of restoration of the Jacob Perkins Printing and Engraving Building, 98 High Street Newburyport, Massachusetts.It is this 1808 three-story brick edifice built and used by Jacob Perkins which is being acknowledged as the earliest examples of a printing and engraving building extant.
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Zach Field Drum Studios presents:
Plum Island Pans
Sunday, May 16, 5pm
Plum Island Pans is the steel drum and percussion ensemble program at Zach Field Drum Studios in Newburyport. There are 5 different Plum Island Pans groups consisting of 4 different student ensembles and a professional faculty ensemble. The student ensembles ages range from 7-18, all 5 groups will be performing at this concert. The ensembles will perform traditional calypso, reggae and popular songs on steel drums, a drumset piece with a total of 9 drumsets playing at once, African hand drum pieces and standard orchestral percussion ensemble compositions. You can hear Plum Island Pans faculty ensemble at www.zachfielddrumstudios.com and go to the "music" page. |
Newburyport Farmer's Market
Sun, May 9, 9am - 1pm
The farmers market is located in the main parking lot of the Tannery Marketplace, look for fresh fruits and vegetables in season from our local farmers, and enjoy delectables from local food preparers and artisans. Come see our new additions!
* Local shellfish
* Locally raised lamb, goat and pork products
* Early Greens
* Potatoes
* Plants
* Seedlings
* Eggs
* Yummy new tasty treats and our favorites from last year!!
* New and returning crafts folk
Our mission is to support a viable food system that brings local farmers and the community together where we can enjoy the fruits of the earth and learn from each other. To promote awareness of sustainability practices and how they help preserve and protect the plan
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| Programs at Joppa Flats
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FRIDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS: FOCUS ON WARBLERS
Join Daily News columnist Steve Grinley of the Bird Watcher's Supply and Gift for this early morning look around local birding hot spots.
HOMESCHOOL STUDY SESSION: BIRD MIGRATION
Friday, May 14, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Monthly focus topics for homeschoolers, ages 7 to 12, each with an on-site study session and an exciting field trip. Field trip on April 30 to discover local ducks and geese.
BANDING STATION VISIT FOR BIRDERS
Sunday, May 16, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Birders are invited to visit the Joppa Flats Bird Banding Station on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge for an up-close look at data collection on migrating birds.
BIRD-A-THON MADNESS
Saturday, May 15, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette leads a full day of species-counting activities throughout Essex County in support of Mass Audubon's annual fundraiser, Bird-a-thon.
SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING: WHAT'S THAT BIRD?
Saturdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
A quick weekend jaunt to see the birds of greater Newburyport. No experience required. Limited to six participants. Children age 8 and up welcome.
YOUTH WORKSHOP: WATERCOLOR AND HAIKU IN NATURE
Saturday, May 15, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 - 2:30
Artist Gina Lee Kim teaches children ages 7 to 12 to compose haiku and then illustrate their creations. All materials provided. Choose one of two sessions.
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