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 Schedule of Events July/August
Schedule of Related Events at nearby refuges for July/August
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ART for FUN - Watercolor painting at the Great Meadows National Wildlife RefugeStarts Thursday, June 4th 2009 10:00 - Noon Continues every Thursday through July 9th (six weeks) Join this program being offered again by popular demand. Have fun learning to mix colors and basic techniques for achieving realistic effects. Experiment with different compositions and discover new ways to express your own personal painting style exploring landscapes and still life images from a unique setting at Weir Hill, Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Beginners are welcome! Instruction by Museum School Instructor, Cecilia Sharma, an Award winning artist, who teaches at Wayland Art Center, Wayland, Council on Aging, Wellesley, Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, Concord and The Danforth Museum of Art. Please send registration fee of $60 by May 28th. Fee does not include materials. Checks payable to: Friends of Assabet River NWR and mail to Susan J. Russo, U.S. FWS, 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. Class is limited to 12 students. Please contact Cecelia Sharma at sheilnex@gmail.com to make sure space is available. List of materials: The class will be held at Great Meadows NWR, US Fish and Wildlife Service, 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury. Kids Summer ProgramNature Explorers! Summer Day Camp at Great Meadows NWR Wednesday July 22nd to Friday July 24th 2009 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Join us for three days of nature exploration and an opportunity to connect your child with their local refuge. This is a pilot program the refuge will be hosting for 8 – 12 yr olds and is limited to 20 participants. Children will learn about the local habitats at the refuge and their role in conservation. A special 2-hour photography workshop conducted by local photographer Dave Griffin will be part of the program. The registration fee is $125. Each registrant gets a complimentary one year family membership to the Friends of Assabet River NWR. Each day will include hands-on nature based activities and team building. One day will be focusing on "Wacky Wetlands", a day of learning and discovery about our unique wetlands and the creatures that live within them. We will also offer fishing that same day. Day three will include a photography workshop and an open house for families and friends in the afternoon. Please note that each child is expected to bring a snack and lunch each day, we will provide water. The goal of the program is to introduce local children to their local national wildlife refuge and teach them about its importance to people and to wildlife. We intend to connect with the participants throughout the school year as well to maintain a relationship between them and the refuge. This program is cosponsored by the Friends of Assabet River NWR and the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Program will be held at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters at 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA. Program will run rain or shine. Please contact Susan Russo at 978-443-4661 ext. 11 to check on availability of space in the program. You must pre-register for the program. The registration fee for this program is $125. Click here for a copy of the required registration form. Inspiring A Sense of Place: Walk at Great Meadows NWRSunday, July 26th, 10:00 AM - Noon Continuing a series of monthly walks exploring the plants, landscape, and seasonal wonders of Great Meadows NWR in Concord. An abundance of summer light and lushness will inspire new perceptions of the landscape. Led by naturalist and long-time Concord resident, Cherrie Corey. Cherrie has been communing with the flora and fauna of Great Meadows for much of her life. As the New England Wild Flower Society's first education director, a board member for the Mass. Environmental Education Society, and former Executive Director of the Harvard Museums of Cultural and Natural History, she has long dedicated herself to inspiring a deeper connection to the natural world through sharing its wonders with others. For questions, email cherrie.corey@verizon.net or call 978-760-1933. No pre-registration is required. A voluntary donation of $5/person for the leader’s time will be gratefully accepted. This year’s walks will be sponsored by Musketaquid, the arts and Environment program of the Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts in Concord. All walks will begin at the Great Meadows NWR parking lot. Take Rte. 62 in Concord, to Monsen Road, then turn left into the GMNWR driveway where Monsen Rd. curves to the right. Kids Summer ProgramExploring Pond Life with Arthur Skura Wedneday, July 29th, 9:00 AM - Noon Have you ever wondered what kinds of plants and animals live in a drop of water? Would you like to learn more about spotted salamanders and dragon flies? Come join us as we explore the numerous kinds of pond life at the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury. Using field microscopes, dip nets, and hand lenses we will investigate a variety of pond dwellers ranging from minute protozoans in a microscopic field to the larger reptiles and amphibians. We will likewise consider the importance of our wetlands in sustaining a healthy environment. Working with a well trained staff you can count on a fun filled educational experience at the water’s edge. Program will be held at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters at 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA. Program will run rain or shine. Due to a limited enrollment it is important that you sign up early. Please contact Susan Russo at 978-443-4661 ext. 11 to check on availability of space in the program. You must pre-register for the program. The registration fee for this program is $10. Click here for a copy of the required registration form. Kids Summer ProgramExploring Nature Through Photography with Dave Griffin Wedneday, August 5th, 9:00 AM - 1 PM Learn basic camera techniques and rules for photographing in the field. Bring your digital camera; cameras can be "point and shoots" or digital SLRs. Feel free to bring any other photo equipment that you currently own, such as a tripod, filters, or flash. Learn about getting photos into your computer, photo editing tools basics and sharing your photographs (printing, email, web, etc.) Review photographs taken earlier (or that you bring). The instructor will provide a general description of the process using a projector. However, if you want to, bring a laptop to the workshop to work on your photographs. Program will be held at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters at 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA. Program will run rain or shine. Please contact Susan Russo at 978-443-4661 ext. 11 to check on availability of space in the program. You must pre-register for the program. The registration fee for this program is $15. Click here for a copy of the required registration form. Kids Summer ProgramCSI for Kids- Wildlife Forensics with Mary Ann Scheiner Wedneday, August 12th, 9:00 AM - noon Our popular workshop for budding wildlife detectives returns with a new mystery! This is a hands-on opportunity for the young sleuths (ages 9-12) in your family to put their skills to work. Using forensic science, we will examine the clues to crack the case. Program will be held at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters at 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA. Program will run rain or shine. Space and materials are limited. Please contact Susan Russo at 978-443-4661 ext. 11 to check on availability of space in the program. You must pre-register for the program. The registration fee for this program is $10. Click here for a copy of the required registration form. Maynard Community Farmer's MarketSaturday, August 22nd, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM The Maynard Community Farmer's Market runs from June 27 through October 3 every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The Market is held in the Clock Tower Place, Main Street parking lot. On Saturday, August 22nd, the Friends will have an information table set up at the Market. Please stop by for a visit (and to buy some fruit and vegetables). DirectionsWeir Hill Road is off Lincoln Road in Sudbury, which can be reached via route 126 and Sherman's Bridge Road (Wayland), or via routes 117 or 27 and Concord Road (Concord or Sudbury). Link to Google Map for directions. Meeting ScheduleBusiness meetings are held monthly at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 73 Weir Hill Road in Sudbury, MA at 7:00pm on the last Wednesday of each month, followed by presentations. For information, call Refuge headquarters at 978 443-4661. |
