{"id":13071,"date":"2019-08-30T08:47:36","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T12:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/?p=13071"},"modified":"2019-08-31T07:51:51","modified_gmt":"2019-08-31T11:51:51","slug":"what-to-do-this-long-weekend-aug-31-sept-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/what-to-do-this-long-weekend-aug-31-sept-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do This {Long} Weekend: Aug 31-Sept 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Look for Diamondback Terrapins, go on a boat tour, kayak at sunset, fly a kite, count butterflies, learn about coyotes, and more at a wildlife sanctuary this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Diamondback Terrapin \u00a9 Ron Kielb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cape Cod and Islands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Go In Search of Diamondback Terrapins<\/a> at Wellfleet Bay. Start off inside with an introduction to this fascinating species then head outside for a walk along sanctuary trails to look for hatchlings. (adults, registration required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a Cuttyhunk and Elizabeth Islands Boat Tour<\/a> with Long Pasture. On a privately chartered vessel, the trip will leave from Falmouth Harbor for an hour-and-a-half cruise through Vineyard Sound, Buzzards Bay, and along the Elizabeth Islands. Shipboard commentary will focus on landmarks, geology, wildlife and the history of these quiet, protected islands. (adults and children, registration required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take in a Sunset Kayak Tour <\/a>at Felix Neck in Edgartown. Relax, unwind, and appreciate the painted sky like never before while paddling the waters. (adults and children ages 14+, registration required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More on Cape Cod and Islands\ufeff<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

South of Boston<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Head to Duxbury Beach for a Family Fun Day<\/a> all about kites. Build simple kites as we explore the science of flight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This program was cancelled <\/em><\/strong>Go on a Sunset Hike at Tidmarsh<\/a> in Plymouth. Explore the trails while learning about the history of Tidmarsh, its restoration, and observe first hand how nature is returning to reclaim this special place. (adults and children, registration required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take part in a Butterfly Census<\/a> at Allens Pond in South Dartmouth. Savor the last remnants of summer, enjoy some time outdoors, and learn about butterflies. (adults and children, registration required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More in South of Boston<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greater Boston<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are you Curious about Coyotes<\/a>? Head to Boston Nature Center to learn about coyotes and search the BNC trails for their signs and tracks. (families)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be a Citizen Science and Survey Insects<\/a> at Habitat in Belmont. The data collected will provide information about the diversity of urban wildlife including our important pollinators. (adults, registration required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More in Greater Boston<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Shore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Go Saturday Morning Birding <\/a>in the Newburyport\/Plum Island are — one of the best year-round birding locations in the country. Beginners and birders of all levels are welcome. (adults) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More on the North Shore<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Berkshires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Discover Fantastic Fungi<\/a> at Canoe Meadows in Pittsfield as we examine mushrooms big and small, edible and poisonous. (adults, registration required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canoe the Housatonic River<\/a> in Lenox. During this leisurely paddle watch for swallows, herons, kingfishers, muskrats, and signs of beavers and learn about why the waterway is the natural heart of the Berkshires. (adults and children ages 10+, registration required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More in the Berkshires<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Look for Diamondback Terrapins, go on a boat tour, kayak at sunset, fly a kite, count butterflies, learn about coyotes, and more at a wildlife sanctuary this weekend. Cape Cod and Islands Go In Search of Diamondback Terrapins at Wellfleet Bay. Start off inside with an introduction to this fascinating species then head outside for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":13072,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13071","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-get-outdoors"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/08\/emerging-hatchling_Ron-Kielb_750.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3t87A-3oP","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":15376,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/in-your-words-barbara-brennessel\/","url_meta":{"origin":13071,"position":0},"title":"In Your Words: Barbara Brennessel","author":"Ryan D.","date":"March 30, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Barbara Brennessel is a long-time volunteer at Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, where her work includes cold-stunned sea turtle rescue. 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