In This Issue

Spring Updates
April Vacation Fun
Preschool Spring Sessions
Wet and Wild - March 29

Browse our Program Catalogs:
Wachusett Meadow

Broad Meadow Brook

Please Sign Me Up for Summer Camp

It's fun. It's active. It's outdoors.

It's coming soon!

Find out more:
Wachusett Meadow Nature Day Camp

Broad Meadow Brook Nature Day Camp

Seashells Exhibit at Broad Meadow Brook

On display through April 24

View seashell artwork, displays and hands-on exhibits from Worcester author and artist, Joanne Roach-Evans, in Broad Meadow Brook's program room now through April 24. Call ahead to make sure the program room is open. Think summer!

  Signed copies of Seashells: Treasure of the Northeast Coast are available for purchase in our nature gift shop, too!

School Programs and Field Trips

Looking for school field trips that are engaging, hands-on, and meet curriculum frameworks for science and math?

Check out what our sanctuaries offer -- at our place or yours!

School Programs at Wachusett Meadow

School Programs at Broad Meadow Brook

Planning Ahead for Growth

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission has started the last of several subregional plans that identify priority lands for preservation and locations where growth and development should be concentrated. 

The Rural 11 Plan  covers eleven communities in the Princeton/Hardwick/Brookfields area. 

Mass Audubon has developed an online toolkit to help Central Massachusetts residents get involved in land conservation and sustainable development.

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Coming soon to a wicked big puddle near you – Big Night! On the first rainy night of spring, wood frogs and salamanders slither and hop from winter burrows toward a nearby vernal pool.


When will Big Night happen?

For Big Night reports -- and other nature and program updates -- follow us on facebook!

Wachusett Meadow on facebook
Broad Meadow Brook on facebook

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Do you?

Use the discount code "BMB" and get $5 off the online purchase of a WOO card, your doorway to Worcester County's vibrant, creative community!

March 2013

Wachusett Meadow sheep are ready to be sheared! 

March came in like a lion -- with record snowstorms and cold temperatures -- but it will go out with lambs . . . or rather, sheep! Specifically, sheep at Wachusett Meadow. Get ready for:

Wachusett Meadow's Sheep Shearing Open House
Saturday, April 6
1-4pm
(rain date: April 7)
program details

Come meet Finch, Monarch, Taggley, and the rest of the flock. Learn how sheep are sheared and how those fleeces eventually become warm hats and mittens. Local vendors and crafters, kids activities, and more -- join us!

Meet four Wachusett Meadow sheep


Demonstration rain garden at Broad Meadow Brook, Worcester

At Broad Meadow Brook, spring showers bring a focus on rain gardens, a backyard solution to stormwater pollution. Join us for:

Rain Gardens to the Rescue! Workshop Series
1st Workshop: Thursday, March 28
7pm
at Broad Meadow Brook

Learn what you can do to reduce flooding, protect water resources, harvest rainfall, reduce runoff, and save money on your water and sewer bills.

Find a workshop in your neighborhood!


For more information, or to register for a workshop, please contact Donna Williams at dwilliamsbrc@aol.com.

April Vacation will be here soon enough! Keep your children busy, engaged, and active outdoors by registering for our nature-based April Vacation programs.

Wachusett Meadow April Vacation Week
April 16 - 19
9am - 3pm
Choose one day or all four!
program details

• Check out our amazing egg collection, color eggs, and play some egg games
• Create with recycled materials
• Learn about the importance of water and play water games
  
  Broad Meadow Brook April Vacation Week
  April 15 - 19
  9am-3pm
  Choose one day or all five!
  program details
  
  A new theme each day! Explore the sanctuary and see what is waking up.

Young children naturally love to explore the outdoors. In our nature-based, hands-on preschool programs, children can learn about nature in a supportive social environment. If your child is ready for a little independence, consider registering for one of our drop-off preschool programs:

Wachusett Meadow Nature Adventures for Young Folks
For children ages 3.5 to 6
Spring Session starts March 26 or 28
Morning sessions: full / Afternoon sessions: a few openings
More Information


Broad Meadow Brook's Discovering Nature as a Preschooler
For children ages 4 and 5
Spring Session starts April 8 or April 9
More Information

We also offer preschool programs for adult/child pairs and more. Learn more:
Preschool Programs at Wachusett Meadow

Preschool Programs at Broad Meadow Brook

 

Worcester Public Schools have no school on March 29th.

No school? Spend your morning learning about nature instead!



Wet and Wild
Friday, March 29
10am-12noon
at Broad Meadow Brook

Learn about vernal pools and all the animals that need to be wet! For ages 6-9. More information

Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA 01604

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, MA 01541