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SUMMARY:Essex National Heritage Area Pollinator Week Programs
DESCRIPTION:Buzz into Pollinator Week (June 20-26\, 2022) with a series of educational programs hosted by Essex Heritage. \n\n \n“Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly” Screening and Q&A with Director Kim Smith\nJoin Essex Heritage for a screening and Q&A of this award-winning documentary from Kim Smith\, local resident and filmmaker. Filmed in Gloucester\, Massachusetts and the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserves at Estado de México and Michoacán\, the film illuminates how two regions\, separated by thousands of miles\, are ecologically interconnected.\nWednesday\, June 22 from 7:00pm-9:00pm\nSalem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\nFree\nREGISTER HERE: https://beautyonthewingeh.eventbrite.com \n  \n \nMonarch Waystation Tour at Bakers Island Light\nJoin Essex Heritage to learn about the process of creating monarch waystations at Bakers Island Light and how they attract migrating Monarchs. Essex Heritage’s Manager of Future Resources\, Charles Smith\, will lead the group on a tour of the trails and gardens of Bakers Island Light to talk about the history of the light station and how Essex Heritage has worked to make the site more sustainable and plant native species to attract pollinators.\nRECHEDULED TO Friday\, August 19 from 1:00pm-3:00pm\nBoat departs from Salem Ferry Dock\, 10 Blaney Street\, Salem\, MA\n$35/adults\, $20/children ages 4-12\nREGISTER HERE: https://monarchwaystationbakers.eventbrite.com \n  \n \nDerby Garden Pollinator Chat and Stroll\nJoin Essex Heritage and the National Park Service for a leisurely chat about pollinators and the gardens behind the Derby House. Anna Spencer\, Facilities and Grounds Supervisor for Salem Maritime and Saugus Ironworks National Historic Sites\, will lead a Q&A session with visitors about the Colonial Revival gardens and their benefits to pollinators.\nSaturday\, June 25 from 10:00am-12:00pm\nDerby House\, 168 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\nFree\nREGISTER HERE: https://derbygardenpollinators.eventbrite.com \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://essexheritage.org/event/pollinators/
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SUMMARY:Treasure Islands of Salem Sound
DESCRIPTION:Buy tickets here: https://treasureislandsofsalemsound.eventbrite.com \nJoin local naturalist and birding expert\, Chris Leahy\, on his special birding-focused harbor tour which – will delight nature lovers. \nNaturalist Chris Leahy will be leading this nautical exploration of the marine habits of Salem Sound and help you identify all the birds you’ll see along the way. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of Salem Harbor and learn more about the amazing array of bird species who call the north shore home during the summer months.  \nBoat Departure Location: Naumkeag departs from the Salem Ferry dock at 10 Blaney Street\, Salem MA 01970.  \nTickets \nPlease read all the information listed below before purchasing your ticket(s). \n\nAdults: $30 \nChildren (4-12 yr): $18\nEssex Heritage Members receive a 20% discount! Not a member? Sign up here: essexheritage.org/membership\n\nBoat Departure Location: Naumkeag departs from the Salem Ferry dock at 10 Blaney Street\, Salem MA 01970.  \nWhat You Need To Know Before You Go! Frequently Asked Questions \nHow long is the trip? About 1 hour and 30 minutes round-trip \nAre there restrictions on who can go? All passengers must be: \n\nAt least 4 years old (No infants; in arms or baby carriers)\nCapable of negotiating the boat ramp without assistance.\n\nWhat if it rains or is stormy? \nBoat trips depend on the weather. Naumkeag has no rain or sun cover on it.  \nIs there a bathroom onboard? \nThere are no bathrooms on the boat\, but there are restrooms at the Salem Ferry Visitor Center which can be used directly before and after the tour. \nWhat is the Cancellation Policy? \n\nIf Essex Heritage cancels the boat trip: If it is too rainy or stormy or the seas are too rough\, and Essex Heritage has to cancel the boat trip\, you will be fully refunded the cost of your ticket\nIf ticket holder cancels: If you cancel because you think it is too sunny\, rainy\, windy or whatever\, but the boat still goes\, tickets are non-refundable.\n\nHow will I know if my tour has been cancelled? Essex Heritage staff will do our best to email all ticketed passengers in advance if your trip has been cancelled. We will also keep an updated weather advisory line at 978-998-2188. \nQuestions? \nPlease call Essex Heritage’s Visitor Information Desk (located in the National Park Service Visitor Center) at 978-224-2036. The Visitor Information Desk is open seven days a week\, from 9 AM-5 PM.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/event/treasure-islands-of-salem-sound/
LOCATION:Salem Ferry Dock\, 10 Blaney St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kettle Island Nature Cruise with Mass Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets here: https://kettleislandnature.eventbrite.com \nEnjoy an afternoon boat ride on Naumkeag to Kettle Island\, Mass Audubon’s uninhabited rocky island located off the coast of Manchester-by-the Sea. Kettle Island hosts a large colony of nesting colonial waterbirds (snowy and great egrets\, glossy ibis\, little blue heron\, and black-crowned night heron). During the boat ride out and back naturalists will point out birds and other wildlife while discussing the natural history of the area. We will circle Kettle Island to watch egrets and herons coming onto the island for the evening. Mass Audubon naturalists will be on board to share their knowledge about the island and the nesting birds. \n(Photo by Craig Gibson) \nBoat Departure Location: Naumkeag departs from the Salem Ferry dock at 10 Blaney Street\, Salem MA 01970.  \nTickets \nPlease read all the information listed below before purchasing your ticket(s). \nAdults: $35 Children (4-12 yr): $20 (Essex Heritage Members receive a 20% discount!) \nBoat Departure Location:  \nNaumkeag departs from the Salem Ferry dock at 10 Blaney Street\, Salem MA 01970.  \nWhat You Need To Know Before You Go! Frequently Asked Questions \nHow long is the trip?  \nAbout 2.5 hours round-trip \nAre there restrictions on who can go?  \nAll passengers must be: \n\nAt least 4 years old (No infants; in arms or baby carriers)\nCapable of negotiating the boat ramp without assistance.\n\nWhat if it rains or is stormy? \nBoat trips depend on the weather. Naumkeag has no rain or sun cover on it. Passengers should dress accordingly. Sun screen and hats are recommended.  \nIs there a bathroom onboard? \nThere are no bathrooms on the boat\, but there are restrooms at the Salem Ferry Visitor Center which can be used directly before and after the tour. \nWhat is the Cancellation Policy? \n\nIf Essex Heritage cancels the boat trip: If it is too rainy or stormy or the seas are too rough\, and Essex Heritage has to cancel the boat trip\, you will be fully refunded the cost of your ticket\nIf ticket holder cancels: If you cancel because you think it is too sunny\, rainy\, windy or whatever\, but the boat still goes\, tickets are non-refundable.\n\nHow will I know if my tour has been cancelled?  \nEssex Heritage staff will do our best to email all ticketed passengers in advance if your trip has been cancelled. We will also keep an updated weather advisory line at 978-998-2188. \nQuestions? \nPlease call (978) 212-9227 \nEssex Heritage does not assume responsibility for any lost or stolen personal property.
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