Learning Opportunities

Treat yourself to some time outside this spring exploring the diverse habitats and rich bird life of southeastern Massachusetts.

Reservations are required for all of our spring programs. Please call 781.934.9018 to hold your spot and to receive more information about the trip you are interested in attending. These programs are free of charge to all Wildlands Trust members.

Wildlands Trust
2008 Spring Member’s Series

Sunday, April 27th
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Blooms and Birds of Willowbrook

Wander the ancient farm lanes and fields of beautiful Willow Brook Farm witnessing the first signs of spring (we hope) with naturalist, educator and local favorite, Ellen Einhorn. Program is appropriate for all ages.

Saturday, May 31st
6:00 am to 9:00 am
Birding the Hockomock Swamp

Join birder extraordinaire and Mass Audubon Important Bird Areas Director Wayne R. Petersen for a hunt of spring migrants in the Hockomock Swamp. Program is appropriate for ages 12 and over.

Sunday, June 14th
11:00 am to 1:30 p.m.
The Natural History of Plymouth Beach

Explore the gorgeous white sand barrier beach of Plymouth with Scott Hecker, Director of National Audubon’s Coastal Bird Program. Come learn about this fascinating, ever-changing eco-system and the champion migrant bird species that stop-over or nest here each year.