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Anna Waclawiczek Chief of Staff, Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) View Anna's Bio Agriculture is a 24/7 365-days-a-year kind of business and farmers are reminding snow lovers this winter season that local products are available in the colder months. School vacation week is a good …Continue Reading Mmmm…local apple cider
Marion Larson Outreach Coordinator, MassWildlife View Marion's Bio In January, my husband and I went on a birding exploration that took us to urban birding “hotspots” just north of Boston. Believe it or not, there are some wonderful urban locations where you can see a …Continue Reading Winter urban birding
Kate Samp Multimedia intern, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) View Kate's Bio Invite the entire family out for a free snowshoeing event at Webb State Park in Weymouth on Thursday. Snow shoes will be provided, but dress warmly and register beforehand as …Continue Reading Weekly outdoor events
Kate Samp Multimedia intern, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) View Kate's Bio With all the snowfall already this year, it’s a wonder I haven’t seen snowshoes easing people’s weekday commute. Snowshoeing is an easy sport to pick up—just head to a Department …Continue Reading Snowshoeing adventure at Middlesex Fells
Wendy Fox Press Secretary, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) View Wendy's Bio DCR has scheduled many special outdoor activities for all ages during February school vacation week, February 19-27. Some events include exploring Georges Island in Boston, a snowshoe hike in the Wachusett Reservoir …Continue Reading Get outside during February vacation week
Bill Hinkley Program Director, Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) View Bill's Bio It may be the middle of winter but I am already thinking spring. I know there are some people out there who enjoy the cold but I’ll take a warm summer day on the …Continue Reading Ahoy…Boston boat show next week
Kate Samp Multimedia intern, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) View Kate’s Bio Get the kids out of the house and sledding this Saturday at the Sheepfold in Stoneham (hot chocolate will be provided). No snow? DCR rangers will lead nature hikes. Afterwards, …Continue Reading Weekly outdoor events
Kate Samp Multimedia intern, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) View Kate's Bio Join wildlife expert Bob Metcalfe on Sunday, February 20 to search for wildlife tracks in the woods at DCR's Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord. The program is appropriate for …Continue Reading Learn to track wildlife
Kate Samp Multimedia intern, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) View Kate's Bio With February school vacation coming up, ice skating is a perfect winter sport to get the kids outdoors. DCR has plenty of sites that offer public skating hours and skate …Continue Reading Ice skating this winter
Kate Samp Multimedia intern, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) View Kate’s Bio Warm up with an oceanside campfire at Nahant Beach on Saturday (hot chocolate will be provided). If you are looking for something more active, try searching for tracks and signs …Continue Reading Weekly outdoor events
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