Tiny Trekkers1st and 3rd Saturday of the month

10:30 am - 12:00 pmMember Price $5.00Non-Member Price $6.00

Start your morning off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world. There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. Suitable for children 2.9 - 6 years accompanied by an adult.

Monthly themes:March - Owl Prowl/ A Windy DayApril - Backyard Birds/ Taking Care of the EarthMay - Awesome Amphibians/ Around the PondJune - Turtle Time/ Busy BeesJuly 21 - Along Came a Spider

Slime TimeSaturday, March 24 2:00 - 4:00 pmMember Price $8.00Non-Member Price $10.00

It’s Time to make some SLIME! Snow Slime, Floam, Soap Slime, Bouncy Slime, Glow-in-the-Dark Slime, We’ll make it all as well as learning what makes slime so...well slimy. We’ll finish off the afternoon with the Great "Slug" Race. Suitable for children 4 - 13 years.

Scout Night HikeFriday, May 4 7:30 - 9:00 pmMember Price $7.00Non-Member Price $7.00

This is a special Stony Brook night hike designed just for scouts. We’ll play games as our eyes adjust to the dark, then head out on the trails to see "whooo" we might find. Along the way we’ll explore how animals adapt to the nightlife.

Recyclemania!

Monday, May 28 2:00 - 4:00 pmMember Price $2.00Non-Member Price $5.00

Have some free time before or after your walk on the trail? Drop in at the Nature Center between 2:00-4:00 pm and make a treasure out of some"trash." You’ll be amazed at the art you can make with a little creativity and a lot of things you might throw away.

Icky, Creepy, and Just Plain GrossSaturday, July 7 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMember Price $8.00Non-Member Price $10.00

Looking for some Ewww! Then this is the program for you! Explore the sanctuary in search of creepy creatures Join us as we make fake snot and bounce some pudding . Suitable for children 5 - 12 years.

March-July / 2018Children’s Programs

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April Vacation:Which Way Do We Go? Tuesday, April 17 9:00 am - 3:30 pmMember Price $55.00Non-Member Price $60.00

We’ll practice using maps, compasses and more to find out where we are and how to navigate through the wilderness. Learn how "soggy waf-fles" can help you find your way. Be sure to come dressed for the weather. Grades K-5.

April Vacation:Mad ScienceWednesday, April 18 9:00 am - 3:30 pmMember Price $55.00

Non-Member Price $60.00

Discover the fun, creative role science plays in our everyday lives. Make rock crystals, and delve into the world of the "ooey, gooey" while learning the secrets of science!! This one is HOT, so sign up early! Grades K-5.

April Vacation: Marsh MadnessThursday, April 19 9:00 am - 3:30 pmMember Price $55.00Non-Member Price $60.00

Can you imagine living in a sponge? Marsh ecosystems are like a sponge, and they play an important role in the environment. Learn more at this mucky, marshy program. Grades K-5.

April Vacation: The Scoop on PoopFriday, April 20 9:00 am - 3:30 pmMember Price $55.00Non-Member Price $60.00

We can learn a lot about different animals’ habits by studying their scat. Become amateur scatologists as we search the trails for some samples, sing scat songs, and learn about the exciting world of Scat, Frass & Guano. Grades K-5.

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March-July / 2018Children’s Programs - April Vacation Week

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Warblers and More at Swan Point CemeterySunday, May 6, 7:00 am - 12:00 pmMember Price $46.00Non-Member Price $56.00

No "confusing fall warblers" here. The birds we will see at one of Rhode Island’s oldest and most fantastic birding spots will be in their vivid breeding plumage! During spring migration, the Swan Point Cemetery in Providence is one of the best places to see species such as the Wilson’s warbler, blackburnian warbler, Cape May warbler, blue-winged warbler, bay-breasted warbler, northern parula, and many others.

Who’s Out There: Evening Wildlife ProwlFriday, June 22, 8:15 - 9:45 pmMember Price $9.00Non-Member Price $11.00

Explore the fascinating world of Stony Brook as the sun is setting. This has been described as a magical time of day, and adventures out on the trails often reinforce that notion. You never know what you will find on a walk after sunset. Our pace will be relaxed and our senses heightened as we will be on the lookout for creatures that come out just as the sun is setting (including owls, beavers, frogs, otters, bats and many other nocturnal animals).

The Bog at Poutwater PondSaturday, July 07, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMember Price $15.00Non-Member Price $18.00

Bogs are unusual places that are much more common in Maine than in Massachusetts. Bogs are characterized by highly acidic soils and waters which set the stage for plants and animals that can adapt to these unusual conditions. Poutwater Pond is a National Natural Landmark and Massachusetts’ first Nature Preserve, home to stunted trees and shrubs as well as unusual orchids and insect eating plants. Lots to see and do in this exotic morning exploration..

Getting the Most from Your Smart Phone CameraSunday, July 15, 10:00 - 11:30 amMember Price $10.00Non-Member Price $12.00

Most of us carry a "so called" smart phone now days, and the photographic capabilities of these compact devices is quite remarkable. These phone cameras often provide opportunities for us to compose, crop, edit and share our photos. Want to know how to get the most from your phone camera? Join us for a short photo tour and then we will head out to put those camera phones through their paces.

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Martins and Swallows of Stony Brook

Sunday, June 17, 2:30 - 4:00 pmMember Price $6.00Non-Member Price $9.00

Have you ever wondered about all those "bird boxes and bird houses" scattered around our fields? The lives of the birds that live in those boxes are fascinating. Join us for a walk around the field as we look at and explore the lives of the Tree Swallows and Purple Martins that travel thousands of miles annually to nest in these boxes in our field home.

Adult Programs

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Free Sunday Birding

Sundays, April 29 and May 6, 7:30 - 9:00 am

Another great opportunity to enjoy the excitement of spring migration at Stony Brook! A close friend and great birder, Jonathan Glover, invites anyone interested in joining him to come out on either Sunday. Take a morning stroll in search of migrants and the other wonderful creatures of the area. Nature lovers of all levels are welcome!

Romance of the WoodcocksWednesday, March 21

Wednesday, March 28

Wednesday, April 4

Wednesday, April 11

6:45 pm - 7:45 pmMember Price $12.00 Non-Member Price $15.00

Join us for a memorable evening watching the incredible displays and antics of this shorebird that gave up the shore. The male woodcock displays for nearby females by flying from his calling grounds in an upward spiral and then fluttering like a leaf back to earth while making a very distinctive "whirring"call. Upon landing, the bird begins a series of "peenting" calls in hopes of attracting that special female. Birchwold Farm in Wrentham is an ideal spot to view this magnificent show.

Early Morning BirdsTuesdays, March 27 - May 29 7:00 - 8:30 amMember Price $8.00Non-Member Price $10.00

Spring brings a variety of birds to Stony Brook as migrants return to nest or stop over on their journey north. Take a morning stroll in search of migrants and the other wonderful creatures of the area. Nature lovers of all levels are welcome! We will focus

on identifying birds by habitat, behavior, color and call.

Stories in Stone

Sunday, April 01, 1:30 - 3:30 pmMember Price $13.00Non-Member Price $16.00

Learn how millennia of glacial advances and retreats created the landforms and topography of New England. We will hike on the sanctuary to see and identify various distinctive glacial landforms as well as the evidence of how those stones were put to use in developing New England. Examine their characteristics and learn how they continue to influence the living world today.

Beginning Birding

Wed, May 02, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Wed, May 09, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Wed, May 16, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Sat, May 19, 8:00 am - 12:00 pmMember Price $65.00Non-Member Price $78.00

Birding is one of the fastest growing pastimes in the U.S. Birds are spectacularly beautiful and very interesting subjects to study. Our objectives will be to learn the skills to identify the birds on sight, to recognize the association between birds and their preferred habitat, to

hone our skills of observation and finally to learn to recognize birds by their calls and songs. No experience necessary. Each class will start with a 30 – 40 minute birding session outside in various habitats. A portion of the final class will focus on optics, guidebooks, and some reliable birding destinations.

High Ledges - Rare Wildflowers, Birds, & ViewsSun, May 27, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cosponsored with Moose HillMember Price $85Non-Member Price $98

One of the most spectacular habitats that Mass Audubon protects in central MA is a property called High Ledges. This beautiful 616 acre site provides spectacular views of the Deerfield River valley and Mount Graylock. In addition to the scenery, there are ample opportunities to view a great variety of unusual and beautiful ferns, orchids, and other wild flowers including painted trillium, and jack in the pulpit. This area is also home to a great variety of interior forest birds such as black-throated green warblers and scarlet tanagers, as well as chestnut sided warblers and indigo buntings that tend to be associated with more open habitats.

March-July / 2018Adult Programs

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Who’s Out There: Winter Wildlife Prowl!Saturday, March 31, 7:00 - 9:00 pmMember Price Adult $9.00, Child $6.00Non-Member Price Adult $11.00, Child $7.00

Explore the fascinating world of Stony Brook after dark. You never know what you will find on a walk around the trails after sunset. We’ll start this program with an illustrated discussion of the many creatures that roam the wetlands, fields and forest after dark. We’ll practice our owl hoots and take a look at what makes these critters so special, then head out on the trail to look and listen. We might hear, or even see, great horned, eastern screech owls, beavers or other nocturnal animals. After our walk we’ll warm up with some hot chocolate.

Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration!Sunday, April 22 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Free to All

Come out to Stony Brook for a day of timely demonstrations and information sharing, children’s nature games and crafts, and more. Learn about butterfly gardening and our purple martin project. Or join our Earth Day volunteers in our bird garden. We hope you will join us on this very special day.

Twilight Canoe TripFriday, June 1 6:30 - 8:30 pmMember Price $25.00Non-Member Price $30.00

Spend a lovely Friday evening gliding around the Stony Brook wetlands, listening and exploring the ponds and marshes as day gives way to night. Sunset is a glorious time to be out in the wetlands and there is no better way to get close to the action than from a canoe. We’ll provide the canoes and equipment for this up-close encounter with the wetlands of Stony Brook. Minimum age 6.

Beaver WalkFriday, June 8 8:00 - 9:00 pm

Member Price Adult $8.00, Child $8.00Non-Member Adult $11.00, Child $11.00

There is no more exciting time to get out onto the sanctuary than around sunset and just after. The fading light signals many of the animals that it is time to get out and start their daily activities. Creatures such bats, moths, beavers, foxes, raccoons and beavers will become active, foraging and moving about. Bring your flashlight and we’ll cover the lens in red to preserve our night vision before we head outside. This program will be held rain or shine, so please dress for the weather.

Family PondingSaturday, July 14th 10:30 am - 12:00 pmMember Price Adult $9.00, Child $6.00Non-Member Adult $11.00, Child $7.00

If you really want to find out what is living in the pond, you need to look under the water. Join us as we collect samples from below the surface, carefully picking through leaves and muck for the masters of the underwater world. How do these creatures live under the water? You will be amazed by their adaptations! Among the creatures we may discover living below and on the surface are dragonflies, side-swimmers, clams, predaceous diving beetles, water scorpions and much more. Of course we will also get our fingers dirty during the process! Minimum age: 6

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March-July / 2018Family Programs

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