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April 2012
| Sheep Shearing Open House |
Saturday, April 14, 1 - 4pm
at Wachusett Meadow
Come meet the sheep of Wachusett Meadow!
 Learn how sheep are sheared and how those fleeces eventually become warm hats and mittens. More information
This year, get to know four special sheep in the flock. Download an identification sheet for Skunk, Taggley, Hope, and Rubus. View photos, identifying marks and fun facts. Which sheep is the biggest? the oldest? Which one loves to eat pumpkins? Can you find these sheep at the Open House? Take a break in nature this April Vacation! Come spend your vacation with us and explore what is happening in nature this spring. We'll play games, hike, do craft activities and spend lots of time outdoors. Each day will have a different theme. April Vacation Week at Broad Meadow BrookApril Vacation Week at Wachusett Meadow
Check our our special Photography/Computer Week! Looking for family activities during April Vacation? Come *hike our trails *take a Quest at Broad Meadow Brook *enjoy our Visitor Centers and much more!
| Time to Celebrate at Broad Meadow Brook |
Special Celebration
Saturday, April 28
2-4pm
at Broad Meadow Brook
All Welcome!
Join us in recognizing and thanking Saint-Gobain for its generous donation and support for the Solar Pavilion. Help us cut the ribbon at the new Nature Play Area, now finished and ready for family fun.  Special guests include: *John Crowe, President and CEO of Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed Corporations *Joseph Petty, Mayor of Worcester Music provided by the South High Marching Band. Refreshments provided by Worcester Technical High School Culinary Arts Students. Come join the fun!
| Let's Hear It For the Birds! |
Bird-a-thon 2012
May 11th and 12th
Everyone is invited to join our annual 24-hour birding event. Learn about birds and fundraise to support our educational programs! Broad Meadow Brook is recruiting families, couples, and individuals who commit to raising $500 for Bird-a-thon. In return, participants receive birding instruction, support, and a birding trip. Visit our website for more information on this exciting opportunity.  At Wachusett Meadow, join us for a morning guided walk and then return to the sanctuary for a delicious breakfast and a chance to share our findings. More information on Birds and BreakfastOr join a team and enjoy finding birds with other nature lovers. Beginners welcome! For more information, please call Wachusett Meadow at 978-464-2712. Bird photos courtesy of Richard Johnson.
| Register Now for Summer Day Camp |
 What makes our camps special? Acres of space to play and learn. Time spent outdoors in nature. An active, fun, non-competitive learning environment.
What makes our camps really special? The people! Our
counselors have child care experience and a strong interest in nature and the
environment.They have warm personalities, good senses of humor, a love of children, and
joy in the out-of-doors. Our small group size means that our counselors can develop
one-on-one relationships with every child at camp.
 Read this interview with returning counselor, Moth. (All camp staff have nature names.) Find out what inspires her to return to Broad Meadow Brook every summer and what animal she can't wait to share with her campers this year. Download Broad Meadow Brook's Camp BrochureCheck out our specialty sessions: Teen Adventure, Digital Photography, and All About Birds! Download Wachusett Meadow's Camp BrochureCheck out our special woodworking, advanced photography, and art and nature weeks, too!
Natural History Mystery  Can you recognize this vase-shaped tree silhouette? The little clumps in the upper branches are all early flowers. Many of our earliest plants to flower are trees and shrubs, especially the wind pollinated species taking advantage of spring's blustery conditions and the lack of foliage allowing for good air flow. This year, thanks to our week of summer in March, most plants are earlier than average in their blooming. Answer: The vase-shaped tree silhouette belongs to the American Elm. Elm photo courtesy of Donna Nothe-Choiniere
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