The Wonder and the Wow: Springtime at Rough Meadows

Why should kids have all the fun Join leaders Lisa Hutchings and Jonathan Brooks and other adults for a fresh, new look at coastal habitats and wildlife. Did you know that penguins only live south of the Equator Or that harbor seals are year-round residents of the Merrimack River basin Feel the joy of hearing newly returned red-winged blackbirds, identify the sights and sounds of early spring in the marshes and oak forests of Rowley, and learn why the bald eagle is a raptor success story. Youll come away with a brand new enthusiasm for the natural world around you October 22, 9:00-11:30 am: A Visit to the Bird Banding Station November 12, 12:30-3:00 pm: Winter Wildlife Preparations December 10, 9:30 am-noon: Winter Birds and Raptors January 21, 8:30 am-3:30 pm: Penguins at the New England Aquarium (special pricing) The deadline for registering for the Aquarium trip is January 7. February 18, 1:00-3:30 pm: Bald Eagles along the Merrimack River March 3, 11:00 am-1:30 pm: Harbor Seals at Salisbury Beach April 28, 9:00-11:30 am: Springtime at Rough Meadows Registration is required. Call (978) 462-9998 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=735-JF12SP1 for more information.