Before the snow comes, learn how to ID trees in winter, practice yoga, search for eagles and owls, look for animal tracks, and more at a wildlife sanctuary this weekend.
Greater Boston
As part of Winter Tree Identification at Boston Nature Center, learn identification techniques. and how trees survive harsh winter conditions. Inside, warm up while making sap and leaf comparisons. (adults registration required)
Experience Yoga and Mindfulness in Nature at Habitat in Belmont. After a 45-minute slow and gentle yoga class indoors, head outside to explore the trails. (adults, registration required)
Go on a Naturalist Walk at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln to explore the habitats at the sanctuary. (adults and children ages 12+)
Get the Most Out of Your Digital Camera at Broadmoor in Natick. This workshop will cover optical and digital zoom, white balance, ISO, resolution, proper lighting, focus, depth of field and composition. (adults, registration required)
North Shore
Focus on Merrimack River Birds with Joppa Flats and look for loons, grebes, gulls, and many species of diving ducks flock to this area. (adults, registration required)
Central Massachusetts
Go on an Owl Prowl at Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester to practice owl calls while searching the sanctuary trails for these creatures of the night. End the evening indoors with hot chocolate and games. (families, registration required)
Connecticut River Valley
See a shadow puppet presentation of Jane Yolen’s classic book Owl Moon at Arcadia in Easthampton and Northampton. After the show, we’ll take a walk in the dark, brisk winter woods to call for owls. (families, registration required)
During Tracking and Animal Signs at Laughing Brook in Hampden, learn to read the tracks and signs left by animals that live in our area. (families, registration required)
Discover Bald Eagles at Arcadia with a presentation on the life history of eagles and the eagle restoration project. Then head outside to search for these magnificent birds. (adults, registration required)
More in the Connecticut River Valley
South of Boston
Join in on a Fairy House Workshop at Oak Knoll in Attleboro to learn about the legends of the fairies and trolls that live at Oak Knoll. After a hike, head back to the Nature Center to build your very own fairy house. (all ages, registration required)
Cape Cod and Islands
Explore the beaches, dunes, and waters of the Outer Cape In Search of Winter Birds including snow buntings, horned larks, sea ducks, loons, and snowy owls. (adults, registration required)
