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Watercolors in Nature

Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

April 2-June 25, 2013

Let the beauty of nature inspire your painting! Watercolors are a great way to experience nature and brighten up a day. Explore the use of textures, lines, colors and more. Bring your own painting wish list! Small class size for individual attention. May join series in progress. As the weather warms, we will head outside as the weather...

Spring Birding Exploration

Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

April 20-June 9, 2013

Spring is a great time to see birds! Join us as we explore the habitats at Broadmoor watching for spring migrants and other birds. Have you always wanted to know more about those birds in your neighborhood? What bird is making that call or song? Do the males and females look alike? A great chance to enjoy a beautiful spring walk and learn more...

Wild About Birds

Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

April 20-June 9, 2013

Broadmoor is full of many different kinds of birds. Do males look different from females? Which ones are most likely to visit the feeders, fields, woods or the marsh? Wonder who is singing in your yard? Come with the whole family as you watch up close with a spotting scope and learn about common bird songs as you enjoy a guided adventure around...

Warblers at Mount Auburn

Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

May 4-May 19, 2013

The arrival of warblers is one of the most anticipated events of spring and a guided walk of Mount Auburn is one of the best ways in this area to find them. These colorful songbirds give a fabulous spring concert that should not be missed! Pre-registration required. Online registration available.

Instructions and Directions: Directions...

10 Great Tips for Spring and Summer Nature Photography

Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

June 1, 2013

Get great tips from a pro as you learn to overcome some of the top challenges of nature photography. From tricky lighting to moving wildlife, we will cover these and other challenges as we explore beautiful late spring and early summer habitats around the sanctuary. Small class size for individual attention.

Tripod recommended....

Wild About Amphibians

Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

May 18, 2013

Visit "up close and personal" with some of the species of amphibians found around Broadmoor. Learn about our frog and salamander friends and take a short walk to our marsh and vernal pool to see more animals in the wild.
Pre-registration required. Online registration available.

Birds and Breakfast (36th Annual)

Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

May 12, 2013

Come on your own or with family and friends for guided walks followed by a homemade breakfast at the Nature Center.

Guided Bird Walks (90 min)

Homemade pancakes and REAL maple syrup from Natick Community Organic Farm

Sign up for walks starting at: 7, 8, 9 or 10am

A great way to spend Mother's...

Nature Photography: The Beauty of Spring

Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

May 4, 2013

Explore spring habitats around Broadmoor with your camera. Learn to plan and shoot natural scenes with various photo techniques. See how composition techniques, use of natural light and changes in exposure and depth of field can help in successfully capturing and strengthening natural images.

Tripod recommended.
Pre-registration...

Frogs, Pollywogs & Fairies...Exploring the Vernal Pool

Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

May 4, 2013

Discover some of the fantastic creatures that inhabit Broadmoor's vernal pool. From frogs and tadpoles to fairy shrimp, explore what hides under the water and lives around this seasonal pool.
Pre-registration required. Online registration available.

Stars, Moons and the Rings of Saturn

Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

May 3, 2013

View Saturn's rings through a telescope as it makes its closest pass to Earth during the year. Why does Saturn have rings? Learn about Saturn's moon Titan and our early spring constellations. We should also have great views of Mars and Venus. Come join us for a great night of planet and star watching!Pre-registration required. Online...