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SUMMARY:Great Misery Island Birding and Nature Tour with Chris Leahy
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://miseryislandnature.eventbrite.com \nExplore the birds and environments of Great Misery Island. \nWith 83 acres of varied habitats\, Great Misery Island – now protected by The Trustees – offers a fascinating mix of natural and human history. On this 3.5-hour trip (including 30-minute boat ride each way)\, you will explore these varied elements with naturalist and Cape Ann resident\, Chris Leahy. Of special interest will be the commencement of fall bird migration. We will spend the morning walking slowly on well-maintained trails\, some of which go uphill\, but not very steeply. Comfortable shoes\, sunscreen and insect/tick repellant are recommended. \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: $35 \nChildren (4-12 yr): $18\nEssex Heritage Members receive a 20% discount! Not a member? Sign up here: essexheritage.org/membership\n\nWhat You Need To Know Before You Go! Frequently Asked Questions \nHow long is the trip?  \nAbout 3.5 hours round-trip (includes 30-minute boat ride each way). \nWhat should I wear or bring with me? \n\nRubber-soled shoes.\nFlip-flops not recommended; NO heels.\nComfortable clothing.\nIMPORTANT: It’s colder on the water and there is no shelter from the weather on our open boat. Bring an extra layer!\nPack water and a snack if needed.\n\nAre there restrictions on who can go? \nYes. All passengers must be: \n\nAt least 4 years old (No infants; in arms or baby carriers)\nCapable of negotiating the boat ramp and the rugged island terrain without assistance.\n\nWhat is the trip like? \nIt is an adventure aboard Essex Heritage’s landing craft Naumkeag… \n\nSit back and enjoy a 30-minute trip from Salem to Great Misery Island.\nArrive at Great Misery Island to disembark on the beach.\nWalk with naturalist Chris Leahy for a 2.5-hour exploration of the bird species that inhabit Great Misery Island. \nBe ready to depart from Great Misery Island the designated time for a 30-minute ride back to Salem. \n\nWhat if it rains or is stormy? \nBoat trips depend on the weather. Naumkeag has no rain or sun cover on it. You will be exposed to the elements going to and from the island. \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. \nIs smoking allowed? \nSmoking is NOT permitted on the boat or anywhere on the island at all. \nAre there bathroom facilities? \nThe bathroom facilities are VERY limited. There are bathrooms at the Salem Ferry dock\, but there are no bathrooms on the boat. There are facilities located on Great Misery Island\, but they are limited and will not be easily accessible during the walk. \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. \nEssex Heritage does not assume responsibility for any lost or stolen personal property.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/event/great-misery-island-birding-and-nature-tour-with-chris-leahy/
LOCATION:Salem Ferry Dock\, 10 Blaney St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wild Edibles at Bakers Island Light
DESCRIPTION:Come join naturalist and wild foods enthusiast\, Russ Cohen on a special edible excursion out to Bakers Island Light Station\, a historic property owned by Essex Heritage.  \nThis 4-hour special trip includes the boat ride aboard Naumkeag and a walking tour of the property with expert Russ Cohen pointing out special species along the trails including the kind you can snack on! Before departing for the main land\, enjoy sumac-ade (a natural alternative to Kool-Aid) and a wild goodie or two made by Russ Cohen himself! The wild edibles tour includes over 3 dozen species of edible wild plants that have existed on the island for some time. Also expect to encounter at least six of the additional native wild edible species that were planted last summer. \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: $35 \nChildren (4-12 yr): $20\nEssex Heritage Members receive a 20% discount! Not a member? Sign up here: essexheritage.org/membership\n\nWhat You Need To Know Before You Go! Frequently Asked Questions \nHow long is the trip?  \nAbout 4 hours round-trip. \nWhat should I wear or bring with me? \n\nRubber-soled shoes.\nFlip-flops not recommended; NO heels.\nComfortable clothing.\nIMPORTANT: It’s colder on the water and there is no shelter from the weather on our open boat. Bring an extra layer!\nWild edibles may be available to nibble and sip on during this adventure but\, it won’t be a full lunch. There will be a scheduled break for lunch\, so please pack a sandwich or snacks\, plus water\, if you will need it.\n\nAre there restrictions on who can go? \nYes. All passengers must be: \n\nAt least 4 years old (No infants; in arms or baby carriers)\nCapable of negotiating the boat ramp and the rugged island terrain without assistance.\n\nWhat is the trip like? \nIt is an adventure aboard Essex Heritage’s landing craft Naumkeag… \n\nArrive at our stone beach.\nDisembark and follow special host Russ Cohen as he points out the native and invasive species that inhabit the 10 acres owned by Essex Heritage.\nEnjoy an hour and half of guided discovery and explore the edible options while learning about living off the grid.\nPlease Note: The lighthouse cannot be climbed at this time.\n\nWhat if it rains or is stormy? \nBoat trips depend on the weather. Naumkeag has no rain or sun cover on it. You will be exposed to the elements going to and from the island. \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.\nIf the boat leaves the dock but cannot land on the island: In the very unlikely event that the boat arrives at Bakers Island but cannot disembark passengers\, you will still have experienced a pleasant boat ride and harbor tour. In this case\, you will receive a refund for 50% of your ticket cost(s). (Only full refunds will be given if the boat doesn’t leave the dock.)\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. \nIs smoking allowed? \nSmoking is NOT permitted on the boat or anywhere on the island at all. \nAre there bathroom facilities? \nThe bathroom facilities are VERY limited. There are bathrooms at the Salem Ferry dock\, but there are no bathrooms on the boat. Once on the island\, there is only one composting toilet facility at the Light Station. \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. \nEssex Heritage does not assume responsibility for any lost or stolen personal property.
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SUMMARY:Misery Island Mushroom Walk
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 4:00PM \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://miseryislandmushrooms.eventbrite.com \nExplore the fungi of Great Misery Island. \nJoin us for a guided mushroom walk for all those interested in discovering fungi growing on the Misery Island of the coast of Beverly/Salem. This unique island environment hosts conifer and hardwood trees that provide background to growing fungi. Fungi don’t stop there. Animals nesting and living on this island contribute in a major way to fungi/lichens growth on stone ruins of the island. Join us on an exploratory walk around the island with Jana Harris of Essex Forays\, certified in Wild Mushroom Food Safety and member of Boston Mycological Club. Jana will ID mushrooms as we go and learn about edible and nonedible species. Walk will last about 2 1/2hr and will give participants a chance to look close up at mushroom species that thrive in this secluded environment. Depending on weather there will be different types of mushrooms to explore. Please wear sturdy shoes\, long pants\, garden gloves (poison ivy is here)\, bring a water bottle\, tick and bug repellent\, ID field guide and basket (optional). Space is limited to 17participants. Please be aware that there is a lot of poison ivy off the trails on the island.  \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: $35 \nChildren (4-12 yr): $18\nEssex Heritage Members receive a 20% discount! Not a member? Sign up here: essexheritage.org/membership\n\nWhat You Need To Know Before You Go! Frequently Asked Questions \nHow long is the trip?  \nAbout 3 hours round-trip (includes 30-minute boat ride each way). \nWhat should I wear or bring with me? \n\nRubber-soled shoes.\nFlip-flops not recommended; NO heels.\nComfortable clothing (long pants recommended)\nGarden gloves\nTick and bug repellent\nID field guide\nIMPORTANT: It’s colder on the water and there is no shelter from the weather on our open boat. Bring an extra layer!\nPack water and a snack if needed.\n\nAre there restrictions on who can go? \nYes. All passengers must be: \n\nAt least 4 years old (No infants; in arms or baby carriers)\nCapable of negotiating the boat ramp and the rugged island terrain without assistance.\n\nWhat is the trip like? \nIt is an adventure aboard Essex Heritage’s landing craft Naumkeag… \n\nSit back and enjoy a 30-minute trip from Salem to Great Misery Island.\nArrive at Great Misery Island to disembark on the beach.\nWalk with mycologist\, Jana Harris\, for a 2-hour exploration of the fungi that inhabit Great Misery Island. \nBe ready to depart from Great Misery Island the designated time for a 30-minute ride back to Salem. \n\nWhat if it rains or is stormy? \nBoat trips depend on the weather. Naumkeag has no rain or sun cover on it. You will be exposed to the elements going to and from the island. \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. \nIs smoking allowed? \nSmoking is NOT permitted on the boat or anywhere on the island at all. \nAre there bathroom facilities? \nThe bathroom facilities are VERY limited. There are bathrooms at the Salem Ferry dock\, but there are no bathrooms on the boat. There are facilities located on Great Misery Island\, but they are limited and will not be easily accessible during the walk. \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. \nEssex Heritage does not assume responsibility for any lost or stolen personal property
URL:https://essexheritage.org/event/misery-island-mushroom-walk/
LOCATION:Salem Ferry Dock\, 10 Blaney St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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