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Wildlife Programming at Laughing Brook

Laughing Brook

Mass Audubon is offering educational wildlife programs for families/children ages 4-12. Upcoming programs include: 

Ecological Management Walk

Projects include invasive plant management, hazardous tree removal, and pitch pine-oak woodland management. Senior Conservation Ecologist Tom Lautzenheiser will lead this walk to view the project area, provide details on the project goals and implementation, and answer questions.

When: Saturday, May 3 10:00-11:30 AM
Who: Adults 

Vernal Pools

Join naturalist Kevin Kopchynski to explore a vernal pool, looking for egg masses, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates. Learn why it's so crucial to protect these small bodies of water and what you can do to help ensure their protection. 

When: Saturday, April 19 10:00-11:30 AM     
Who: Families - children 4 - 12

Saturday Morning Bird Walk 

Laughing Brook with diverse habitats including field, forest and river provides a multitude of birds species, especially in May during the migration season. Enjoy a walk on this beautiful property as we search for birds, listen to and learn their sounds, and watch for their behavior.

When: Saturday, May 31 7:00-8:30 AM
Who:
Adults 

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