BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Moose Hill Happenings March 2012\nRent-a-Bucket\nYou can help support Moose Hill&rsquo\;s maple sugaring programs by renting a maple bucket. \; For just $15 you will help support this annual program.&n bsp\; All sponsors will be listed at the Nature Center and receive a sma ll bottle of syrup at the end of the sugaring season. \; All proceed s will go to support Moose Hill&rsquo\;s educational programs. \; To rent a bucket\, please send your name\, contact information\, and the f ee to Moose Hill. \; We will contact you when your bottle of syrup i s ready. \; Thanks!\n \;\nFamily Programs\nFree Star Parties\nJo in local astronomers for a look at the stars and other night objects thr ough big telescopes. \; The event is on-going\, so drop in for all o r just some of the evening. \; This program is cancelled if sky cond itions are cloudy or in extreme snow/cold\; call Patti Austin at 781-784 -5691 x8103 after 6 pm for a recorded message concerning the status of t he program prior to attending. \; Park in the Nature Center parking lot and follow the marked trail to the viewing field. \; Bring a fla sh light for the short\, self-guided trail walk.\nSunday\, March 25\; 7 &ndash\; 10 pm Free\n \;\nBack from the Amazon!\nJoin Sanctuary Dire ctor\, Christine Turnbull for an &ldquo\;armchair adventure&rdquo\; as s he recounts her recent Mass Audubon travels to the upper reaches of the Amazon in Peru. \; Learn about the fantastic creatures that inhabit this extensive freshwater river from the comfort of your chair.\nSunday\ , March 4\; 4:30 &ndash\; 5:30 pm Free\n \;\nMoose Hill Walkers\nJoi n Patti Austin for a weekly morning walk. \; See the arrival of spri ng while learning the trails for walks later on your own. \; Partici pants must be able to maintain a steady walking pace for the hour. \ ; Walks held rain or shine. Mondays\, 8 &ndash\; 9 am March 5\, 12\, 19\ , 26 Fee: \; $20- $30 Fee per walk $5 -$8 \n \;\nSolar Arrays fo r Your Home\nJoin us for an afternoon of Q &\; A about going solar.&n bsp\; Have you thought about putting up solar arrays but don&rsquo\;t kn ow where to start? \; Are you curious about the cost? \; How muc h energy they will produce for your home? \; Come meet two Mass Audu bon members who have put up solar arrays on their homes. \; They wil l share their stories\, their energy production\, and their experiences.  \; Please ask questions! \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; Sunday\, March 25\; 3 &ndash\; 4 pm Free\n \;\nAround th e World with Mass Audubon\nJoin staff from Mass Audubon&rsquo\;s Natural History Travel Office for a presentation of birding hot spots and other fascinating locations. \; Enjoy beautiful images and interesting st ories during this indoor presentation.\nThursday\, March 29\; 7 &ndash\; 7:45 pm Free\n \;\n \;\nKIDS 4-6\nPreschool Science\nTry your h and at several messy and fun experiments during this all indoor program.  \; Make a gooey substance\, experiment with magnets\, determine whi ch objects will float or sink\, and much more during this hands-on\, min ds-on class. Thursday\, March 8\; 10 &ndash\; 11:30 am or 1 &ndash\; 2:3 0 pm Fee: \; $8 - $11\n \;\nTree to Table\nMaple sugaring season is here. \; Discover how syrup is made from tree to table. \; S earch for maple buckets and look to see if the sap is dripping. \; T aste test sap and the final product. \; Visit our working sugar hous e to see where sap is turned into syrup.\nWednesday\, March 14\; 10 &nda sh\; 11:30 am  \;or  \;1 &ndash\; 2:30 pm Fee \;$8- $11 \n&n bsp\;\nSquirrel Antics\nSquirrels are amazing creatures. \; They can leap from tree top to tree top\, raid just about any bird feeder\, and provide endless hours of fun animal observations. \; Observe our bir d feeders for red and gray squirrels. \; Leave piles of seed along t he trail for snacks for these amazing creatures. \;\nThursday\, Marc h 15\; 10 &ndash\; 11:30 am\; 1 &ndash\; 2:30 pm Fee $8- $11 \n \;\n Spring Search\nSpring officially arrived last week\, but what does that mean? \; Hike to look for signs of spring and play lots of trail gam es along the way. \; Make a paper flower to welcome in the season. W ednesday\, March 28\; 10 &ndash\; 11:30 am or 1 &ndash\; 2:30 pm Fee :$8 -\, $11 \n \;\nFeed the Birds\nEnjoy a silly story about a boy who d iscovers the joys of feeding the birds. \; Make peanut-free treats f or your backyard birds. \; Check out the birds at our feeders. \ ; A short hike may be included to seek out Moose Hill&rsquo\;s feathered friends. Thursday\, March 29\; 10 &ndash\; 11:30 am or 1 &ndash\; 2:30 pm Fee: \; $8 - $11\n \;\nAges 6 &ndash\; 11\nKitchen Science\nS cience is everywhere! \; Use items from a typical kitchen to help in understanding the scientific method. \; Each session will feature e xperiments based on the themes listed above. \; Some experiments may be outdoors\, so dress for the weather Thursdays\; 3:30 &ndash\; 5 pm M arch 8\; Maple Science Fee $9- $12 \n \;\nArt in the Park\nUse natur e as your muse while creating art. \; Each class will feature a vari ety of art media for budding artists to try based on the topics listed a bove. \; We will head outside on some days\, so be sure to dress for the weather. Thursdays\, 3:30 &ndash\; 5 pm Session 3: \; March 29\ ; Natural Items $9- $12 \n \; \;\nWednesday Outings\nHike\, expl ore\, observe\, play games\, and have fun while exploring Moose Hill.&nb sp\; Participants will help decide the group&rsquo\;s destination for th ese monthly investigative walks. \; Dress for outdoor exploration.\n Thursdays\, 3:30 &ndash\; 5 pm \; March 29\; Natural Items $9- $12 \ n \;\n \;\nVolunteers Needed\nMaple Sugaring Help Event Weekends \nCome join in the magic of sugaring by volunteering for our Maple Sugar ing Festival. \; Volunteers lead groups along the event trail\, port ray historical characters\, run the sugar house (see below)\, manage ind oor activities at the Nature Center\, and/or sell maple-related treats.& nbsp\; Contact Patti Austin at paustin@massaudubon.org for details.\n&nb sp\;\nSugar House\nWe need volunteers to operate our sugar house. \; Contact Rich Savage at rsavage@massaudubon.org for details.\n \;\nC itizen Science Projects\nMoose Hill has several opportunities in helping with wildlife monitoring projects: \; bluebird house monitoring\, a mphibian coverboard project\, and assisting with the salamander crossing . \; If you are interested in more information on any of the above C itizen Science projects\, contact Christine Turnbull at cturnbull@massau dubon.org. \; No prior experience is necessary\, training is provide d for all projects.\n \;\n \;\n.\n \;\n \;\n \;\n&nb sp\;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n&nb sp\;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n&nb sp\;\n \;\n \;\n \; URL:http://newton.patch.com/events/moose-hill-happenings-march-2012-b6193 f0b SUMMARY:Moose Hill Happenings March 2012 LOCATION:293 Moose Hill St\, Sharon\, MA 02067: 293 Moose Hill St\, Sharo n\, MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR