The Buzzards Bay Coalition’s annual Seal and Seabird Cruise is on March 14 at 10 a.m. The two-hour trip explores Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound in partnership with the Cuttyhunk Ferry Company. This is a chance to observe seals and seabirds in their natural habitat while learning about marine mammals and visiting species. The program […]
The annual Eyes on Owls program with wildlife educators Mark Wilson and Marcia Wilson returns Saturday, March 21, to the auditorium at Westport High School. The live owl presentation offers a close look at several owl species from the region and beyond. The program highlights the birds’ behavior, habitats, and role in the ecosystem. Two […]
Nature Play and Learn: Signs of Spring is on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the New Bedford Free Public Library’s Main Branch. Admission is free. Mobile Adventures leads this family program exploring early signs of the season. Activities include learning about vernal pools, identifying bright green spring plants, and examining unusual […]
Gardening with Native Plants with Mass Audubon will be held on Thursday, April 9, at 4 p.m. Learn how to transform your corner of the earth into an eco-friendly haven for native plants and wildlife. The agenda will cover ecosystems, habitat resiliency, climate change, invasive species, biodiversity, and the ecological importance of human-managed landscapes. Students […]
The public is invited to meet members of the Bristol County Bee Association to learn fun facts about honeybees and their importance to the environment. Attendees will have the opportunity to make a beeswax candle for $5.00 after free admission. Preregistration is required.
DNRT Executive Director Nick Wildman will lead a one-mile guided walk at Slocum's River Reserve at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 27. Wildman will discuss habitat protection, climate adaptation, and how environmental changes affect management of protected land. Participants will meet at the reserve parking lot, about one-tenth of […]
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