Sentences with phrase «wildlife sanctuaries as»

Through hands - on activities, exploration, movement, and play, we support each child's curiosity and wonder using our wildlife sanctuaries as outdoor classrooms.
We encourage students to develop their own personal relationship with nature and we nurture each student's curiosity and wonder using our wildlife sanctuaries as outdoor classrooms.
Jeff Collins is Director of Mass Audubon's Ecological Management Department, coordinating habitat management planning and activities on our wildlife sanctuaries as well as assisting conservation partners through our Ecological Extension Service.
Ghosh joined Mass Audubon last year, and said he's been visiting as many of the respected conservation organization's wildlife sanctuaries as he can.
Campers ages 4 — 18 experience life on a working farm and wildlife sanctuary as they care for farm animals, practice sustainable farming, discover the science behind nature, and observe native wildlife.
Campers experience life on a working farm and wildlife sanctuary as they care for farm animals, practice sustainable farming, discover the science behind nature, and observe native wildlife.

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About 43 percent of the city consists of lakes and ponds, including a 50 - acre wooded tract of land that serves as a plant and wildlife sanctuary.
As Grand Prize Winner, Flint will be awarded a $ 250 gift card, to be redeemed at a Mass Audubon shop or wildlife sanctuary.
Unique in its position as both a working farm and a wildlife sanctuary, Drumlin Farm has delivered environmental education programs to hundreds of thousands of elementary, middle, and high school students in Massachusetts.
Glorianna and Evan have chosen Mass Audubon as the organization to further their vision by creating a permanently protected wildlife sanctuary for all to enjoy.
As a way to educate the public about how they can combat climate change, many Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries feature Green Trails.
As photographer of the Grand Prize winning photograph, Ghosh will be awarded a $ 250 gift card to be redeemed at a Mass Audubon shop or wildlife sanctuary.
Or just stop by for a visit; every wildlife sanctuary offers something new, and some families even resolve to explore as many as they can over the course of a year.
Located on a 121 - acre wildlife sanctuary just south of Boston, the Museum of American Bird Art houses Mass Audubon's extensive art collection, which is shared with the public through exhibitions as well as through a wide variety of education programs.
Each year, our statewide network of wildlife sanctuaries welcomes nearly half a million visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds and serves as the base for our work.
As photographer of the Grand Prize winner, Mozell will be awarded a $ 250 gift card to be redeemed at a Mass Audubon shop or wildlife sanctuary.
As a permanently protected wildlife sanctuary, the property will invite visitors to explore a landscape as it «returns to nature,» and observe the rejuvenation of flora and fauna — including many bird species — that haven't been present at this site for generationAs a permanently protected wildlife sanctuary, the property will invite visitors to explore a landscape as it «returns to nature,» and observe the rejuvenation of flora and fauna — including many bird species — that haven't been present at this site for generationas it «returns to nature,» and observe the rejuvenation of flora and fauna — including many bird species — that haven't been present at this site for generations.
The wildlife sanctuary and working farm will mark its new status as a waypost on the BCT with a Saturday, July 15 celebration, which will include an official ribbon - cutting and, fittingly, a volunteer stewardship party focusing on a section of a Drumlin Farm trail that will now be shared with the Bay Circuit.
Mass Audubon strategically established this wildlife sanctuary, comprised of more than 50 % upland, in part to accommodate migration of the abutting salt marsh migration as the sea levels rise.
«We've identified Canoe Meadows as one of Mass Audubon's best opportunities for providing high quality grassland habitat for birds and other wildlife,» said Berkshires Sanctuaries Director Becky Cushing.
«After seeing snow in many parts of the state as April began, we are expecting an especially energetic turnout of «spring cleaners» at our wildlife sanctuaries on the 29th,» said Peggy Sagan, Coordinator of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Programs.
Not only will families have a place to spend more outside time together but so will school children visiting the wildlife sanctuary, after - school program participants, campers, and children coming for other group activities, such as scouts.
Deb Cary, Director of Mass Audubon's Central Massachusetts wildlife sanctuaries, which include Wachusett Meadow, noted that the conservation organization identified this area as a key protection priority years ago.
As Grand Prize winner, Lee will be awarded a $ 250 gift card to be redeemed at a Mass Audubon shop or wildlife sanctuary.
Mass Audubon has named Jonah Keane as the new Director of its Connecticut River Valley wildlife sanctuaries.
«Our All Persons Trails initiative introduced at our wildlife sanctuaries has not only been a tremendous success statewide, it has become a national model, encouraging other groups and agencies across the country to engage their own communities as broadly as possible,» Clayton added.
Succeeding her is Renata Pomponi, who for the past eight years has served in education and visitor - engagement positions of increasing responsibility at the wildlife sanctuary, most recently as Program Innovation Coordinator.
As a member of the senior team at the wildlife sanctuary and working farm, she managed visitor services, events, membership recruitment, financial, volunteer, and other administrative operations.
When it debuts next spring, the 3,700 square foot building will serve as the hub from which all of the wildlife sanctuary's environmental education flows.
Tracy Brook, whose prominent natural features include two beaver dams and an active lodge as well as a heron rookery, is named for the stream that flows through the wildlife sanctuary before emptying into Richmond Lake.
She will oversee Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox, as well as Canoe Meadows and Lime Kiln wildlife sanctuaries in Pittsfield and Sheffield, respectively.
«As Mass Audubon's largest fundraising event, Bird - a-thon provides crucial support for our wildlife sanctuaries and educational programs, conservation of vulnerable land, and environmental advocacy,» President Gary Clayton said.
Mass Audubon plans to erect basic signage to identify the property as a wildlife sanctuary, with an eye to possible trail access and interpretive programs in the future.
After the mid-morning festivities, attendees enjoyed family - friendly nature activities such as meeting Drumlin Farm's resident wildlife; exploring the sanctuary's network of trails; and learning how to identify animal tracks in the snow.
We are working to prepare more of our wildlife sanctuaries for public visitation and we will update these pages as as marked trails, parking areas, maps, and signage are provided at these sites.
As a Mass Audubon volunteer, you'll develop new skills and knowledge, meet people who share your interests, and explore new possibilities while enjoying the natural beauty of our wildlife sanctuaries.
We are also so grateful to our State Representative Kim Ferguson and State Senator Harriette Chandler, as well as Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matt Beaton, for all their support on this project,» added Deb Cary, director of Mass Audubon's Central Massachusetts wildlife sanctuaries.
In response to this need, Mass Audubon documented the presence and spread of this Amur corktree on several of its wildlife sanctuaries, providing supporting documentation for its designation as Likely Invasive in Massachusetts.
As Grand Prize winner, Creswick was awarded a $ 250 gift card (to be redeemed at a Mass Audubon shop or at a wildlife sanctuary), in addition to being featured in Explore, Mass Audubon's member newsletter.
LINCOLN, MA — Mass Audubon has named Jonah Keane as the new Director of its Connecticut River Valley wildlife sanctuaries.
The billionaire head of IAC Corp. said he became particularly disenchanted with the project in the spring after a judge ruled that work on the park needed to stop because the Army Corps of Engineers did not view the site as a protected fish and wildlife sanctuary when issuing its permit.
This study shows that coexistence of conservation and development is possible, provided that wildlife are offered refuges, such as the small protected areas that constitute the Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary.
«As an add - on to the established wildlife tourism and excellent lodges, a Dark Sky Sanctuary would be a significant beginning for astro - tourism.»
Dwayne Johnson, Hollywood's go - to leading man for flashing a winning smile or slapping a concerned frown on a ridiculous action scenario, stars as Davis Okoye, the primatologist at a San Diego wildlife sanctuary.
As he is rescued and taken to a wildlife sanctuary, he develops an interesting and u...
I am an avid lover of all animal life and work with animal rescue operations for Montgomery County as well with wildlife at Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary.
Carly Kincaid previously worked as a technician for a small animal practice for 8 years, as well as an Animal Caretaker and Wildlife Rehabilitator for a wildlife sanctuary in central Texas.
And, when things go wrong — as they often do — it is over-burdened humane societies and wildlife sanctuaries that bear the brunt of the cost.
Join our Founder as she partners with The Boisset Collection on June 10th for a magical afternoon of wine, wildlife and safari savior - faire supporting the many exotic rescued animals who call our sanctuary home.
The food and items we receive are not limited to dog products and dog food, so we also donate goods to wildlife sanctuaries and rescues, cat rescues, and other animal rescues as well as other dog rescues.
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