Trailside Museum announces October events
By Canton CitizenMass Audubon’s Blue Hills Trailside Museum invites the community to a series of events throughout the month of October.
On Thursday, October 3, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., special guest Pete Abdu will present “The Unseen World: Using Remote Cameras to Discover Wildlife.” Drawing on his knowledge of both wildlife biology and electrical engineering, Abdu has spent over 15 years designing and deploying remote cameras to capture wildlife on film. His work has appeared in National Geographic magazine and BBC film productions.
Trailside Museum will hold its annual yard sale Oct. 12-14. (Mass Audubon photo)
During this program, Abdu will share some of the animal behaviors he’s filmed, behaviors that are intimate and rarely observed by humans. He’ll discuss the conservation role that remote cameras fill, documenting and monitoring rare animal species. Finally, he’ll share some of the expertise that has yielded amazing images and familiarize participants with readily available camera systems.
The program is geared to people ages 16 and up and the cost to attend is $8 for Mass Audubon members and $10 for non-members.
Also for participants 16 and up is a Geologic Exploration of Great Blue Hill led by geologist Les Tyrala on Saturday, October 5. The program starts at 1 p.m. at the trail kiosk at the beginning of the Red Dot trail.
The stories the rocks of Great Blue Hill tell include vanished continents, ancient volcanoes, and the sculpting forces of a colossal mountain of slush and ice. The stories begin before living things emerged from the oceans and continue to the present day.
When he isn’t guiding 21st century prospectors in search of valuable mineral deposits, Tyrala volunteers to share his knowledge and passion for geology both at Trailside and in local schools. In addition to a lively presentation style and direct experience with the rocks beneath your feet, he uses illustrations, diagrams, and rock samples to help adults visualize the processes that have shaped the landscape.
The cost of the geologic exploration is $8 for Mass Audubon members and $10 for non-members.
Other activities planned this month are ideal for families with children, including a Family Owl Prowl (ages 6 and up) on Saturday, October 12, and the Owl Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 & 27.
The Owl Prowl will take place from 7-9 p.m. and includes both an indoor and outdoor portion. Visitors will discover some of the unique adaptations of owls, practice owl calls, and meet some of the museum’s resident owls before going on a night hike to search for owls and other nocturnal life. Advance registration is required. The cost to attend is $8 for Mass Audubon members and $10 for non-members.
The Owl Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both weekend days and offers fun for all ages. Visitors will have a chance to meet live owls up close; learn about conservation challenges owls face and what they can do to help; and celebrate all things owl in myths, legends, and art. The cost to attend is $6 for members and $8 for non-members, and no registration is required.
Also on the calendar for October is Trailside’s annual yard sale, to be held over Columbus Day weekend (Oct. 12-14) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items for sale include furniture, housewares, toys, books and more. For more than 20 years, all proceeds from this yard sale have helped Trailside continue to provide quality programs for the public, care for its non-releasable wildlife, and host thousands of visitors to the Blue Hills Reservation.
The Blue Hills Trailside Museum is located just over the Milton town line at 1904 Canton Avenue. For more information or to register for an event, visit the Programs, Classes & Activities link or the News & Events link at massaudubon.org/bluehills.
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on Sep 20 2019. Filed under News.
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