SUMMER 2008

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Dragons and Damsels Walk at Sand Pond Woodlands

Naturalist Peter Trull and an enthusiastic group of walk participants discovered a great variety of dragonflies and damselflies this morning while wandering the trails of Sand Pond Woodlands. Please enjoy the photos below, courtesy of HCT volunteer photographer Gerry Beetham. Thank you, Peter, for leading these inspiring walks. If you are interested in joining a…

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Preschool Explorers Celebrate the Start of Summer at Red River Beach

Reflections by Naturalist & Walk Leader Andrea Higgins Photos courtesy of HCT Volunteer Photographer Gerry Beetham June 21, 2022 Abundant sunshine, breezes blowing from the East, brilliant blue skies, and temperatures in the high 60s offered a delightful setting for HCT’s Preschool Explorers adventure at Red River Beach. What an absolutely gorgeous place to celebrate…

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Red River Beach Walk with Gil Newton

Saturday, June 25th brought sunny skies and perfect temperatures for the Red River Beach Walk with Gil Newton. Enthusiastic participants learned all about the creatures of the seashore while strolling along the edge of Nantucket Sound. They spotted piping plovers, fiddler crabs, a variety of mollusks, and so much more. Please see photos of the…

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National Horseshoe Crab Day Walk at Jacknife Cove

On Monday, June 20th, aka National Horseshoe Crab Day, naturalist Andrea Higgins led a guided horseshoe crab walk at Jacknife Beach to teach about these incredible prehistoric creatures. Please see photos below, courtesy of HCT volunteer photographer Marcia Geier. If you would like to go on a Guided Horseshoe Crab Walk, please click here to…

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June 17th Hikin’ for Lichens Gallery

On Friday, June 17th, naturalist Tom Walker led the Hikin’ for Lichens walk at Hawksnest State Park. Folks learned all about the world of local lichens, their role in the ecosystem, and how to identify them. Please see photos below courtesy of HCT volunteer photographer Gerry Beetham.

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June 21st Dragons and Damsels Field Class Gallery

On the bright and sunny morning of Tuesday, June 21st, naturalist Peter Trull taught the first Dragons & Damsels Field Class at Mother’s Bog Conservation Area. Participants spotted a variety of dragonflies and damselflies, plus other insects, birds, and even a pickerel! They learned about the life stages of these winged jewels as they watched…

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Preschool Explorers Enjoy a Stroll at Pleasant Bay Woodlands

Reflections by Naturalist & Walk Leader Andrea Higgins Photos courtesy of HCT Volunteer Photographer Marcia Geier A spectacular June morning welcomed HCT Preschool Explorers to the Pleasant Bay Woodlands on Tuesday. Gentle breezes, temperatures in the high 60s to low 70s, abundant sunshine, and beautiful dappled light filtering through the new oak leaves created an…

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Preschool Explorers Meander Muddy Creek

Reflections by Naturalist & Walk Leader Andrea Higgins Photos courtesy of HCT Volunteer Photographer Gerry Beetham Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 A dreamy, beautiful blue-sky morning with temperatures in the 70s and barely a cloud in sight welcomed our HCT Preschool Explorers to Muddy Creek Headwaters Preserve. We enjoyed a morning spent admiring the many habitats…

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Preschool Explorers Discover Cornelius Pond

Reflections by Naturalist & Walk Leader Andrea Higgins Photos courtesy of Marcia Geier Warm breezes with temperatures in the 70s, abundant sunshine, and bright blue skies greeted our HCT Preschool Explorers and their caregivers at Cornelius Pond Woodlands on Tuesday morning, May 31st. This fifteen-acre Preserve was such an awesome place for our Ecosystem Explorers…

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Photos from the Red River Beach Walk

On the bright and sunny Sunday morning of May 29th, eager walk participants discovered a variety of critters that can be found on the shores of Nantucket Sound. Field guide author and science educator Gil Newton taught about shellfish, crabs, seaweeds, and much more while strolling the beautiful Red River Beach. Please see photos of…

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