Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
Come explore beautiful Graves Farm in the summer. Well learn about animals that live here , search for salamanders and insects, listen for frogs and birds, and play some fun games along our two- mile route.
The Hottest New Dance Club in the Area to meet new People and dance to new and old dance music, rock and country requests! DJ Mike Perrier and Bobby Booyah host each Friday evenings event. Come check out what the talk is about.....
When: Jul 31, 2010 9 PM to Aug 1, 2010 1 AM Where: Pulaski Club in Easthampton, Massachusetts (Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 1, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09 )
Artist/naturalist Marty Klein, a wild mushroom enthusiast, shares his 25 plus years experience collecting, studying and consuming mushrooms native to the Northeast in this program.
When: Aug 1, 2010 1 PM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $16 (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 2, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 3, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 4, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 5, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 6, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09 )
Join Berkshires sanctuary director and bat researcher, Rene Laubach to learn about the fascinating lives of our native bat species. After an indoor introduction to their natural history, threats, and conservation efforts we will go outside using a bat detection device to witness their nighttime feeding flights.
When: Aug 6, 2010 7 PM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $7 (Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19 )
Along the banks of the Mill River we have about 15 different species of freshwater snails. Well head out in canoes to the banks of the Mill River to dig for and learn about these creatures.
When: Aug 7, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $7 (Sat, 07 Aug 2010 09 )
Comets, asteroids, and meteor showers provide some of the most interesting celestial views available to us here on Earth. When comets come in close to the Sun, they show amazing tails that can light up the sky for months. Meteor showers occur as the Earth passes through the dust left behind as comets orbit the Sun and can display amazing sparkles of shooting stars in our sky at pre-determined times of the year. Learn about these objects and how best to view them. Well also discuss how some of our ancestors viewed cometary visits and meteor showers and what these events meant to them
When: Aug 8, 2010 7 PM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $8 (Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 9, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09 )
Arcadia Nature Day Camp provides an ideal atmosphere for children to have fun while learning about nature. Campers discover the world around them through hikes, games, and crafts. Each day focuses on a different natural history theme such as birds, plants, or mammals. Each session includes a day hike, an all-camp game of Predator/Prey, and A Journey Through Time. Each day will begin with a group circle along with a theme-related introduction, hike, or similar natural history activity, and an afternoon choice time. - - Kingfisher campers explore a larger area of the sanctuary on their daily outings. They begin to piece together the web of life and to understand the meaning of community on various levels. Registration is required. Call 413-584-3009 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=732-AR10SU5 for more information.
When: Aug 9, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: Children $405.00m/ $465.00nm (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09 )
Arcadia Nature Day Camp provides an ideal atmosphere for children to have fun while learning about nature. Campers discover the world around them through hikes, games, and crafts. Each day focuses on a different natural history theme such as birds, plants, or mammals. Each session includes a day hike, Expedition Day, an all-camp game of Predator/Prey, and A Journey Through Time. Each day will begin with a group circle along with a theme-related skit, puppet show, or story. Campers will then take a discovery hike and return to conclude with a craft or other project. - - Hummingbird campers learn about the different ecosystems that exist at Arcadia and what plants and animals live in them. They begin their initiation to the natural world through short hikes, hands-on activities, and sensory-awareness games. Registration is required. Call 413-584-3009 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=731-AR10SU5 for more information.
When: Aug 9, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: Children $405.00m/ $465.00nm (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09 )
Arcadia Nature Day Camp provides an ideal atmosphere for children to have fun while learning about nature. Campers discover the world around them through hikes, games, and crafts. Each day focuses on a different natural history theme such as birds, plants, or mammals. Each session includes a day hike, an all-camp game of Predator/Prey, and A Journey Through Time. Each day will begin with a group circle along with a theme-related introduction, hike, or similar natural history activity, and an afternoon choice time. - - Great Blue Heron campers enjoy expanding their knowledge of the natural world. Campers work together on a habitat project that is presented to the group at the end of each session. Great Blue Herons also explore the wetlands through canoeing (weather dependent) Registration is required. Call 413-584-3009 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=726-AR10SU5 for more information.
When: Aug 9, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: Children $415.00m/ $475.00nm (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 10, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 11, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09 )
Come on a nighttime canoeing adventure to view the Perseid meteor showers on the gentle waters of Arcadias Mill River. The Perseids are fast-moving, highly visible summer meteors, which will be peaking around this time. We will also keep our eye out for the resident beavers and great blue herons, and listen for sounds of night-dwelling creatures.
When: Aug 11, 2010 8 PM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $22 (Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 12, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09 )
The Perseid meteor shower offers an opportunity to view natures celestial fireworks. The peak of the showers is predicted to be around August 13. The evening starts with an indoor program at the Hampden Town Hall featuring highlights of the August night sky and background information on observing meteors. Then, skies permitting, we will go outdoors to Laughing Brook to look for meteors, identify summer constellations, and continue an exploration of the science and folklore of the night sky. Registration is required. Call 413-584-3009 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=192-AR10SU1 for more information.
When: Aug 13, 2010 7 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $5.00m/ $7.00nm, Children $5.00m/ $7.00nm (Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 13, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09 )
Join naturalist and photographer John Green for a walk along the Amherst Rail Trail. We will look for both residents and migrants as well as signs of nesting birds. Well keep an eye and ear out for warblers,woodpeckers, flycatchers, grackles, redwings, and more. Registration is required. Call 413-584-3009 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=629-AR10SU2 for more information.
When: Aug 14, 2010 7 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: Adults $10.00m/ $15.00nm (Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 14, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 15, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 16, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 17, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 18, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 19, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09 )
Mass Audubons Arcadia Nature Day Camp is what summer is all about learning through exploration, hands-on/minds-on activities, and cooperative games all on our beautiful wildlife sanctuary and the various habitats it offers. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, and question the constantly changing world around them, to understand its workings, and marvel at its creations. Teamwork is stressed as highly as individual thoughts and opinions. Campers learn to grow as people, and merge with the natural world without upsetting its balance.
When: Aug 20, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $265-$465 (Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09 )
Typically, the last weeks of August through the first week of September is the time to watch the evening skies for migrating nighthawks: acrobatic flying, insect-eating birds. We will meet at Arcadia, learn a bit about the natural history of the birds over a bowl of ice cream, then head outside to view the show We may end up in downtown Northampton, a good place to view the migration.
When: Aug 20, 2010 6 PM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $10 (Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18 )
Non-native invasive plants are a major threat to the nature of Massachusetts. These plants grow prolifically, are often of little food value to wildlife, and crowd out native plants. Each year Arcadia battles many of these plants by physically removing them. Join the team to learn about invasive plants and come prepared to work at removing purple loosetrife, a beautiful but very invasive species.
When: Aug 21, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: Free (Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09 )
Arcadia Nature Center provides an ideal atmosphere for children to learn about the natural world while having fun. Campers discover the world of nature and their environment through nature hikes, games, and crafts. Firefly campers will have daily natural history themes and an expedition day. Campers will meet together for morning and afternoon circles and will be divided into similar age groups for hiking and group time. Choice activities will be with the entire camp group Registration is required. Call 413-584-3009 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=730-AR10SU1 for more information.
When: Aug 23, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: Children $230.00m/ $300.00nm (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09 )
Summer evenings are filled with the mechanical sounds of katydids or long-horned grasshoppers. View a slide-show about the katydids, their life cycle and relatives, other grasshoppers, and crickets. Well then go outside to listen for their familiar song.
When: Aug 24, 2010 7 PM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $8 (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19 )
Enjoy a quiet late-summer paddle in the Arcadia Marsh. This time of year we often see cedar waxwings feasting on newly hatched insects along the river, as well as migrating nighthawks.
When: Aug 27, 2010 6 PM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: $15 (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18 )
Arcadia Nature Center provides an ideal atmosphere for children to learn about the natural world while having fun. Campers discover the world of nature and their environment through nature hikes, games, and crafts. Firefly campers will have daily natural history themes and an expedition day. Campers will meet together for morning and afternoon circles and will be divided into similar age groups for hiking and group time. Choice activities will be with the entire camp group Registration is required. Call 413-584-3009 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=730-AR10SU3 for more information.
When: Aug 30, 2010 9 AM Where: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton, Massachusetts Cost: Children $230.00m/ $300.00nm (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09 )
The early-morning world of birds is one of beauty and wonder, a pageant of neotropical migrants returning to their wintering grounds. Each walk leader will focus on field identification techniques, flight patterns, field marks, habitat preferences, and songs and calls. The birds we see will change as the fall progresses.
On a good day, hawk migration can be one of the greatest shows of the fall season. This is the time of year when many species of hawks migrate over mountain ranges toward their southern wintering grounds. If weather conditions are right, we should see sharp-shinned hawks, red-shouldered hawks, and American kestrels, as well as nonraptorial species such as shrikes, ravens, and vultures. Registration is required. Call 413-584-3009 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=278-AR10SU1 for more information.
September is the month to watch for migrating monarch butterflies. While theyre more commonly seen during the summer, the last batch to hatch in the fall will begin a flight to southern California or Mexico. Come to Arcadia to learn about the life cycle of the monarchs. We hope to observe both caterpillar and butterfly in the field.
The Navajo have an amazing view of the universe and a breathtaking interpretation of the stars and constellations. Join astronomy educator Chris Lyons for a fascinating look at how the Navajo see the stars, constellations, sun, moon, and planets along with the amazing set of associated myths and legends theyve created.
