Bring the family to the 8th Annual
Earth Day Celebration!

2013

Sunday April 21th 1-4
Sunday April 21th 1-4 PM   - Rain or Shine
Sherburne Nature Center
46 Coburn Road , Tyngsborough

    Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Sherburne Nature Center including the Grand opening of our new nature boardwalks!

A place to learn about and explore the natural world in your own backyard!

 Directions:Click the image below!Type the  address & click on Street view!

46 Coburn Road

Tyngsborough, Ma

The Sherburne Nature Center is located at 46 Coburn Road, Tyngsborough

Sherburne Nature Center

46 Coburn Road

Tyngsborough, Massachusetts

 

SUCCESS!!!

Thank you so much to all who attended the "2011" Earth Day Celebration event!

Please enjoy these images of the fantastic activities!



Join the

Earth Day Celebration!

Sunday, April 17, 1-4pm 2011

Bring your whole family to the 6th annual Earth Day Celebration at the Sherburne Nature Center!

Enjoy an incredible live animal "Birds of Prey" presentation as well as a live band!

 There will be a wildlife puppet show and educational Nature games and of course I will host a "Nature Walk" into the forest!

 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

1:00-2:30 – Live Music, Guided Nature Walks, Vendors, Exhibits,Refreshments.
2:30 – “Who’s Watching you, Owls of the World” presented by Marsha Wilson.

Enjoy a wildlife puppet show, play nature games, go on a guided Nature Walk , visit our displays and wildlife-observation areas.

Refreshments, live music, and fun included!!!!!!!

For more information,call the Tyngsboro Conservation Dept. @ 978-649-2300  ex. 116

 All year at the Sherburne Nature Center there is fun for the whole family! 

Nature Walks, birdwatching galore! 

Some of the wild species seen on the property;

Turkey, Fisher, Bald Eagle, Red Fox, Osprey, Heron, Coywolf, Painted Turtles, countless species of birds, owl, Deer and many more! 

 There are many family fun activities through the year keep an eye on the calendar below! 

 There is an active beaver lodge at the pond and just before sunset you can admire  Beaver working on the dam as Muskrat swim along looking for food.

The Sherburne Property was graciously donated to the town of Tyngsboro, Massachusetts by the Sherburne family to preserve and protect over 80 acres of open space for the community. It has been developed into the "Sherburne Nature Center" to teach the public about the natural world by the Tyngsboro Trails Committee, which exists thanks to the hard work and dedication of local volunteers of which I also volunteer. It’s through these grass roots organizations that we all can make a difference and help the natural world in a positive way!



2010-2011 Activities

General Information

Sherburne Nature Center trails are open daily, dawn to dusk, for

the residents of Tyngsboro and neighboring towns. Traverse

several woodland streams, go bird-watching, try to catch a

glimpse of a beaver, and observe meadow wildflowers and

butterflies. It’s a great place for outdoor exercise and to enjoy

nature close to home.

Sherburne Nature Center activities are open to all who are

interested. Activities go rain or shine. In extreme weather

conditions, activities are cancelled. No reservations or fees

required. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

We welcome new members to the Sherburne Nature Center

Committee. We need help planning activities and exhibits. High

school students and scouts are welcome. Sherburne Nature

Center Committee meets monthly. The public is welcome to join

the Committee and to share ideas for the Tyngsboro properties

and programs. lf you’re interested, please call the Tyngsboro

Conservation Dept. at 978-649-2300 ex. 116.

Fall Trail Clean-up

Saturday, September 11, 9am

Come one, come all. We need individuals, families, scout troops,

anyone willing to lend a hand with raking, trimming, picking up

debris, to keep the trails in Tyngsboro well maintained. We’ll start

at the Sherburne Estate, but we might go to other spots in town as

well. Bring gloves, rakes, clippers, and trash bags, if you can. High

school students are welcome and can earn community

service credits.

Summer Nature Story Time

Tuesday, June 21 2 pm

Come listen to wonderful nature stories, then go for a

nature walk, as part of Tyngsboro Public Library's

summer reading program.

Spring Bird Walk

Saturday, May 21, 9am

This is our fifth annual bird walk. From Scarlet Tanagers to

Belted Kingfishers, we will marvel at the different species that

are migrating into our area. Join Naturalist Mark Fraser host of

Nature Walks on Discovery News and PBS. We will identify

each species and discuss different habits and bird calls. This is

a leisurely, short walk on easy (possibly wet) terrain. Please

bring binoculars...all levels welcome.

Earth Day Celebration

Sunday, April 17, 1-4pm

Join the family fun at the fifth annual Earth Day Celebration.

Enjoy a live animal presentation, watch a wildlife puppet show,

play nature games, take a woodland walk, view exhibits.

Activities will be led by local scouts, naturalists, and volunteers.

Spring Trail Clean-up

Saturday, April 16, 9am

Please come lend a hand with raking, trimming, picking up

debris, to clean up the trails in Tyngsboro. We’ll start at the

Sherburne Nature Center, but we might go to other spots in

town as well. Bring gloves, rakes, clippers, and trash bags, if

you can.

Winter Holiday Time

Saturday and Sunday, December 4-5 Afternoon

Come enjoy music and refreshments at Sherburne Nature

Center. The Tyngsboro Garden Club will have the place

decorated for the holidays. Come and spend the afternoon

with friends.

Autumn Nature Walk

Saturday, October 2, 10am

Enjoy a nature walk through a mixed deciduous forest in the

beauty of the fall. Learn about the habits of forest wildlife as they

prepare for winter. Marvel at the splendor of the changing leaves.

Fall Bird Walk

Saturday, September 11, 10am

Join us on a family fun discovery to search for amazing birds like

warblers, Sharp-shinned and Broad-winged hawk on their fall

migration. Local naturalist, Mark Fraser host of Nature Walks seen

on Discovery News and PBS walks us through the forest as we

learn about the amazing plants and animals of Autumn. Wear

comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars if available.

Winter Snowshoe and Animal Tracking

Saturday, February 5, 10am

Join Naturalist Mark Fraser host of Nature Walks on Discovery

News and PBS on this beautiful winter wonderland nature

walk. If the snow is deeper then 8 inches we will snowshoe. If

less, we’ll hike through the field and forest enjoying the beauty

of winter’s blanket. We will identify different species of birds

that over-winter as well as identify different animal tracks in the

snow. Bring your snowshoes or hiking boots!

Creatures of the Night

Wednesday, June 15 7-9pm

During the hot summer nights there are countless creatures of

the night from insects like firefly to bats. Join local naturalist,

Mark Fraser host of Nature Walks seen on Discovery News and

PBS as we learn about the amazing species who sing, crawl,

walk, and fly by the light of the stars. This is fun for the entire

family and a chance to see some of our local nocturnal species.

In addition to the Sherburne Nature Center and trails, there

are several other areas open to the public—Bell Property on

Bryants Lane, Hunter Property off Farwell Road, and Shady

Glade off Primrose Lane.