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  • Saturday, November 14, 9:00 am – 11:30 am – Nature Journaling & Sketching

    Step outside at the Drumlin Park Wildlife Sanctuary with notebook in hand and learn how to translate nature’s story onto the page. Begin with a guided walk around the sanctuary, slowing down to notice the seasonal happenings around you: changing light, plants shifting color, moving birds. Then, settle in to capture what you’ve discovered through sketches, observations, and written musings with inspiration and tips from a naturalist.

    This program will be offered multiple times, with different things to discover each session in different areas of the sanctuary as the seasons shift. The specific program highlighted today takes place November 14 from 9 – 11:30. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or picking up a notebook for the first time, you’ll build your own record of the natural world while connecting with a community of like-minded nature enthusiasts and tapping into your creative side. Mass Audubon member price $22, nonmembers $26. Registration required at https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/drumlin-farm/104013-nature-journaling-and-sketching

  • Saturday, October 31, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Fungi Field Walk

    Whether edible or not, flashy or tiny, on trees or in the soil, mushrooms come in so many fascinating varieties—more than you might realize. Take a walk through the Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary on October 31 from ten to noon with an experienced mycologist in search of local fungi, from polypores and gilled mushrooms to species that defy easy categorization.

    Learn about where different fungi grow, what ecological roles they play, and how to begin identifying them in the field using key distinguishing features. You’ll leave the walk with a permanent shift in how you view the forest floor. Mass Audubon members $25, nonmembers $30. Registration is required at https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/drumlin-farm/103392-fungi-field-walk

  • Saturday, October 24, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Fall-oween on the Farm

    Celebrate the season with a full day of autumn fun at Fall-oween at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln on October 24 from 9 – 5. Check in when you arrive. Preregistration is not required.

    Wander through vibrant fall foliage and take a once-a-year festive hayride through the fields. Visit the Creepy Critter Mansion for an up-close look at snakes, insects, and other crawlers, and don’t miss the return of the ever-popular Hay Play area—perfect for climbing, jumping, and rolling around.

    Stations around the farm feature crafts, games, facepainting, and storytelling sessions with the one-and-only Drumlin Witch. Meet one of our iconic owl wildlife ambassadors, then stick around to dance to the Harmony Highway Band as they fill the farm with lively tunes. Enjoy food options from local food truck vendors as well as cider, doughnuts and other classic fall treats. Come dressed in your favorite costume for a special free farm prize!

    Each activity runs in several time blocks throughout the day, so come when you can and stay as long as you’d like.

    *Note: Special event pricing for Fall-oween on the Farm will apply to all visitors, including Mass Audubon members and Lincoln residents. No library passes are accepted for this date. Your admissions fee contributes to supporting our work. Thank you! Adult members $10, nonmembers $15. Child members $8, nonmembers $12. For more information visit https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/drumlin-farm/103948-fall-oween-on-the-farm

  • Friday, October 24 & Saturday, October 25 – Fall-o’-ween Weekend at Drumlin Farm

    Fall-o’-ween returns to Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln on October 24 and 25. There will be hayrides, s’mores, wildlife encounters, crafts, music and more. For directions and more information visit https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/drumlin-farm

  • Tuesday, June 23, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Insects for Beginners Online

    Tuesday, June 23, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Insects for Beginners Online

    Insects may be the most important animals on the planet! If you want to learn why, as well as how to tell a beetle from a true bug, a moth from a butterfly, or a hover fly from a bee this is the program for you, to be held on June 23 from 7 – 9. The Mass Audubon/Drumlin Farm team will focus on the most common insect orders and discuss their unique characteristics and how to recognize them.

    To accommodate safe distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic, this program will be offered as an online meeting with discussion.

    You will receive a Microsoft Teams link and instructions on how to join us the day before the program. Registration is required. Register online or call 781-259-2255 to register by phone. For your own security, DO NOT send credit card information via email. $25 for Mass Audubon members, $30 for nonmembers. For more information contact Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary 208 South Great Road Lincoln, MA 01773 drumlinfarm@massaudubon.org

  • Saturday, February 2, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Climate Action Day at Drumlin Farm

    Join the Massachusetts Audubon Society on Groundhog Day (Saturday, February 2) to dig into the science of climate and weather.

    How has our New England climate changed and what can we do to help? Weather and climate activities will take place throughout the day, focusing on simple things families can do to make a difference. Hot cocoa will be provided. Families will also have the chance to see Drumlin’s very own Ms. G, the Official State Groundhog of Massachusetts. Watch her make a prediction about the weather in the coming months—will we have 6 more weeks of winter or will we get an early spring? Suitable for all ages.

    Featured Activities

    Investigate our local climate with Don McCasland of Blue Hills Observatory & Science Center
    Enjoy games & climate action activities with our Teen Stewardship Leaders
    Learn the forecast for spring from our woodchuck weather expert at 10:00 am (encore at 1 pm)
    Visit with more of our resident wildlife and farm animals, learning about winter tracking, and explore the trails
    Make some winter crafts to take home

    All event activities are included with the price of admission to Drumlin Farm, South Great Road in Lincoln.

    Members & Lincoln residents: Free
    Nonmembers: $9 Adults, $6 Children (2-12), $6 Seniors (65+)
    EBT Participants: Free for up to 4 people when you show your EBT card

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  • Tuesday, September 19, 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Wild Edibles Walk

    Join the New England Wild Flower Society, the Massachusetts Audubon Society, and Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten, for a walk around Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln on Tuesday, September 19 at 4:30 pm to learn about the tastiest wild plant species in our midst. We will discuss identification tips, edibility, seasonality, and preparation methods, along with general guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging. We’ll end the evening sipping and snacking on tasty foraged treats. $32 for members of sponsoring organizations, $38 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/wild-edibles-walk

  • Saturday, September 24, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Moon Over Drumlin 2016

    Drumlin Farm’s Annual Farm-to-Table Gala will take place Saturday, September 24 from 6:30 – 9:30 at the Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Support Drumlin Farm’s leadership in nature-based education and programming for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Drumlin Farm’s Partner Chefs will serve delicious tastings using the farm’s freshest, seasonal ingredients. Exciting raffle and live auction led by returning auctioneer John Terrio. Moon Partner Chefs are committed to supporting sustainable agriculture and local sourcing. This year the roster includes:

    Chef Anthony Mazzotta, Artistry on the Green at the Inn at Hastings Park, Lexington
    Chef David Drew, Cambridge Brewing Company, Cambridge
    Chefs Carl Dooley and Robert Harris, The Table, Cambridge
    Chef Heather Schmidt, Union Square Donuts, Somerville
    Chef Carolyn Johnson, 80 Thoreau, Concord

    Also featuring Counter Culture Coffee at our dessert bar. Tickets are $175 and may be purchased at www.massaudubon.org.

  • Sunday, June 15, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Fungi in the Field

    What is a mushroom anyway? Can you distinguish a bolete from a gilled mushroom? Although fall is considered fungi season in the Northeast, fungi are seasonally cyclical, and different species and types can be found almost anytime. On this New England Wild Flower Society trip on Sunday, June 15, from 1 – 3:30 with naturalist Jef (sic) Taylor, you will explore the Drumlin Farm sanctuary looking for fungi, learning about the crucial and sometimes astonishing roles these fascinating life forms play in ecosystems, and discovering methods for identifying mushrooms and other fungi in the field. $25 for NEWFS members, $29 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/catalog/fdt1079.

  • Sunday, November 17, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Ecological Impacts of Climate Change in New England

    Ailene Kane Ettinger will speak at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, Massachusetts, on Sunday, November 17, from 1:30 – 3:30 on the topic Ecological Impacts of Climate Change in New England, in a program sponsored by the Ecological Landscaping Association, the New England Wild Flower Society, the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Audubon Society Drumlin Farm.  The fee is $26 for members of any sponsoring organization and $32 for non-members.

    Are alpine environments threatened because forests may expand uphill with global warming?  Is maple syrup likely to remain a viable product in New England?  How will salt marshes and other coastal habitats be affected by sea level rise?  Will we see more invasive plants in New England.  Learn what scientists know about climate change, including past warnings, and what we can expect for the future.  Dr. Ettinger will discuss what remains uncertain and what can be expected for New England’s flora, fauna, and unique habitats.  For more information email ela.info@comcast.net or call 617-436-5838.  Register online at https://www.eventville.com/catalog/eventregistration1.asp?eventid=1010800.

     

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