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One of four beer labels. Artwork by Allison Tanenhaus.

Aeronauts of a Feather

Aeronaut_For the Birds Brew/ Lee Hatfield
Aeronaut Brewing Co/Lee Hatfield

Nature nerds and avian admirers rejoice: our collaborative brew, For the Birds, with Aeronaut Brewing Co. in Somerville is here, and we’ve got an evening of fun lined up at the brewery to celebrate on Tuesday, September 3!

  • Enjoy a pint of our collaboration beer, “For the Birds”
  • Purchase a limited-release t-shirt, featuring the work of local artist Allison Tanenhaus
  • Mingle with birds of prey at a live raptor demo
  • Have some fun with trivia inspired by our feathered friends

About the Beer

One of four beer labels. Artwork by Allison Tanenhaus.
One of four beer labels. Artwork by Allison Tanenhaus.

“For the Birds” is a 5.6% New England IPA (NEIPA), brewed with malted millet and a variety of four tropical fruity hops. Light, hazy, and fruity, it’s highly drinkable!

Four packs will be available at the brewery for to-go sales as well as at select Massachusetts retails while supplies last.

Event Lineup

6–7:30 pm | Raptor Meet n’ Greet

Don’t miss the chance to see raptors from Mass Audubon’s Blue Hills Trailside Museum up close and learn about their unique adaptations.

From Massachusetts’ smallest falcon to their largest hawk, you never know whoooo you might meet!

8–10:30 pm | Indie Trivia: Bird-Nerd Edition

Birds are everywhere: in music, film, literature; cities, suburbs, at sea—you might be surprised by how much you know!

Come for the winged whimsy and good humor, if you’re lucky you may leave with a special Mass Audubon-awarded prize for best team name!

Location & More Info

Aeronaut Brewing Co is located at 17 Tyler Street in Somerville. For more information, check out the official Facebook Event page.

Why We Love Camp and You Will, Too

Arcadia’s Nature Camp photo: Phil Doyle

Every year parents and campers tell us what they love most about Mass Audubon camps—being with friends, making new discoveries, seeing wildlife up close, and all of the outdoor adventures from hiking and canoeing to experimenting with science and creating nature-themed art.

Campers aren’t the only ones feeling the love. A few of our Camp Directors share what they love most about their role and what they hope campers take away from their summer experience.

Discovery and Confidence

Watching children discover something they have never seen before and gain confidence from trying new things. —Elizabeth Broughton, Wachusett Meadow, Princeton 

Tradition and Stewardship

Camp traditions such as popping jewelweed, touching a frog, running down “Rollercoaster Hill,” and sitting under the “Story Tree”; all of which leads to developing an environmental ethic. —Patti Steinman, Arcadia, Easthampton/Northampton

Growth and Friendship

Seeing everyone, both campers and staff alike, grow and make incredible friendships. —Meredith Dean, Wildwood, Rindge, NH

Magic and Learning

Knowing that every day at camp is different, with “magic” moments and challenging moments—all of which I, too, am able to learn and grow from. — Amy Quist, North River, Marshfield

Wonder and Observation

Teaching campers how to see the wonder in nature and be observant of their surroundings. —Jane Higgins, Habitat, Belmont 

Ability and Leadership

Coming across a camper guiding their parents on hikes to places they visited during the camp day. They get to be the counselor and their family members are their campers. — Scott Santino, Ipswich River, Topsfield  

A Sense of Belonging

Helping campers feel that they belong; that this was the place they could be themselves while learning about nature because it’s their thing. —Melissa Hansen, Broadmoor, Natick

Knowledge and Inspiration

Giving kids the knowledge that they can take home and share with their friends and family about the outdoor world and inspire more people to want to go outside. — Shane Elliott, Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton

Curiosity and Love

Knowing that our campers will take away a sense of place, curiosity to go deeper, and a love of the natural world! —Josey Kirkland, Felix Neck, Edgartown

Awe and Encouragement

Sharing the sense of awe and thinking nature is so cool that we all feel every day! —Emily Wolfe, Wellfleet Bay, Wellfleet

Learn more about one of our award-winning 18 day camps and Wildwood, our overnight camp.