oh, the places you’ ll go East Falmouth. The annual event features a traditional dance contest, traditional drumming contest, fire ball, clam bake, New England Birds of Prey and Wampanoag singers. Adults and children over 12 $13, seniors and children $8. mashpeewampanoagtribe.com/powwow/ Circle of Moms: We Are All In This Together. Community Action Center, 90 Federal St., Greenfield. Join mothers for a free, safe, confidential drop-in group for mothers of infants and babies who are experiencing a challenging postpartum time. Expectant mothers welcome. Feel heard, valued, understood, nurtured and energized. Free childcare up to four years old. Runs year-round except during December, February, and April school vacation weeks. 10 a.m. to noon. motherwoman.org. Twilight World of Bats. Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox. Bats are the only flying mammals and among the most misunderstood animals. Join Rene Laubach to learn about bats found in our area. The program will begin indoors for an overview of the ecology and diversity of bats, and will conclude outdoors with a search for bats. A bat detector will be used to eavesdrop on the bats as they hunt for food. 7:30 to 9 p.m. A $5m/$7nm, C $3m/$4nm. Registration is not required. massaudubon.org.
FREE Fun Friday at the Boston Nature Center. Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan. Boston Nature Center is participating in the 5th annual Free Fun Fridays program sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation. Stop by for nature activities and trail hikes. You can also play in the Nature Nook and explore the sanctuary. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is not required. highlandstreet.org. Fish Printing. Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, State Highway Route 6, South Wellfleet. Paint a fish with a beautiful array of colors, then create a print on Japanese rice paper or a t-shirt to take home. It’s the perfect keepsake of your time on Cape Cod, and a great way to learn the ancient Japanese art of gyotaku! Noon to 1 p.m. A $7m/$7nm, C $7m/$7nm. Registration is required. massaudubon.org. Family South Beach Adventure. Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, State Highway Route 6, South Wellfleet. Walk along the shore of South Beach (from the Y buoy) in Chatham looking for seals, shorebirds, and sea ducks. You’ll also visit the ocean side to search for seals frolicking in the surf, watch shorebirds feeding, and beachcomb for seashells and other treasures from the tide. A $40m/$50nm, C $25m/$35nm. 2 to 4 p.m. Registration is required. massaudubon.org.
6 saturday Family Movie Night - Babe: Pig in the City. The Silverbrook Farm, 934 Main St., Acushnet. Come see a great farm family movie outside under the stars of Silverbrook Farm with our Summer Movie Series. This year our line-up includes: Aug. 3 – Charlotte’s Web, Sept. 7 – Home on the Range. Grab a blanket and the family and come see a show. For showtimes, visit silverbrookfarm.com. FREE Saturdays at Sengekontacket. Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Felix Neck Dr., Edgartown. This one-hour program at State Beach, run by a Felix Neck naturalist, explores a different aspect of Sengekontacket Pond each week. From the birds above, to the creatures below the water’s surface, this program includes hands-on activities and engages all ages. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration not required. massaudubon.org. Family Nautical Nights. Battleship Cove, 5 Water St., Fall River. Spend the night on a WWII battleship! Sleep in restored Navy bunks, eat meals “chow-line style” in the Officer’s Wardroom, and rise and shine to the sound of reveille. Guests will enjoy all-day admission, two delicious meals, and will have the opportunity to participate in shipboard activities. battleshipcove.org.
Turtle Trekkers. Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Norfolk. Start your morning off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world. There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Adults free, C $10m/$12nm. Registration is required. massaudubon.org. Sanctuary Walk. Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. Join a naturalist for a moderately paced hike through Broad Meadow Brook. You will see what is happening on the sanctuary and stop to enjoy any interesting and unusual sights. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free to members. A $5nm, C $3nm. Registration is required. massaudubon.org.
7 sunday Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Family Whale Watch. Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport. Adults and children can spend quality family time in the great outdoors finding, observing, and admiring local wildlife. Excursions include a group game to burn off some steam, an on-the-water scavenger hunt, or a guided tour. You’ll observe, investigate, and compare coastal environments and their inhabitants, both on- and offshore. Participants play out the roles of
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