Blake Planetarium
Astronomy Programs at the Blake Planetarium
Plymouth Community Intermediate School
117 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-4470
http://www.plymouthschools.com/Science/Planetarium/dailypla.htm
Groups of children and/or adults from private and public schools, scouts, camps, and civic organizations can arrange for programs on days and times other than Thursdays at 7:00 pm. Call the Planetarium office to inquire about dates, times, and cost. The program will discuss the current sky presented at a level appropriate to the audience.
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East Over Farm
265 Mary's Pond Road
Rochester, MA 02770
Telephone: 508-763-5257
Fax: 508-763-3204
Rich in history, Eastover farms started out as a small mill community in the 1600's and later became a palatial estate and a working dairy farm. The farm now supports a thriving Cranberry and blueberry operation and a farm stand. The farm stand is in the original dairy building and is set among wonderful antique farm buildings and stone walls that have been carefully preserved. The farm stand features Clydesdale drawn wagon rides, a picnic area, miniature donkeys, u pick blueberries and pumpkins in season, fresh produce, baked goods, hot dogs, premium ice cream and crafts. This is all in a setting of beautiful rolling meadows, sunny yellow farm buildings and old stone walled pastures. In the fall the Clydesdale rides go to the pumpkin patch and cranberry harvest tours are available.
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Flax Pond Farms
1 Robbins Lane
Carver, MA 02330
Telephone: 508-866-3654
Fax: 508-866-4172
E-mail: dot@flaxpondfarms.com
Website: http://www.flaxpondfarms.com
A visit to our cranberry farm will include a bogside chat with the owners, Jack and Dot Angley, a view of harvesting in season, a visit to our 100 year old building with antique equipment and a gift shop featuring cranberry products and fresh cranberries in season. Opening: May 15 to July 5 by appointment only July 5 to September 9 weekdays 1 to 5 p.m. and by appointment September 10 to October 31, every day 1 to 6 p.m. Rates: Individuals free; Groups: please call for rates.
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Jones River Landing Environmental Heritage Center
55 Landing Road
Kingston, MA 02364
Telephone: 781-585-2322
Website: http://www.jonesriver.org
Jones River Watershed Association, and it's adjunct, Jones River Marine Ecology
Center, (located at Jones River Landing) is a Kingston, MA-based non-profit
environmental organization aiming to restore and protect water and natural
resources in southeastern Massachusetts; and to raise awareness of threats
to our environment and it's ecosystems. Recently, JRWA has aquired the Jones
River Landing, including Jones River Marine Ecology Center- which is, at this
time and in the near future undergoing renovation and planning. We are now
offering many volunteer opportunites to help us accomplish our goals; and
starting in 2004, we will be offering memberships, programs, classes/workshops,
storefront jobs, and environmental project volunteering. Contact us for more
information on volunteer opportunites.
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Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences
81 Stage Road
P. O. Box 1770
Manomet, MA 02345
Telephone: 508-224-6521
Facsimile: 508-224-9220
Website: http://www.manomet.org
For over 30 years, our scientists have been improving the understanding of
natural systems and assembling strong, working partnerships to develop environmental
solutions. On the basis of solid science, Manomet brings together all of those
with a stake in a particular environmental matter - communities, individuals,
universities, government agencies, businesses - and works with them to develop
cooperative, science-based policies and management strategies. Using this
model, our scientists are working to conserve forest, wetland, marine, and
agricultural habitats, as well as birds and wildlife populations throughout
the Western Hemisphere.
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Mass Audubon - South Shore Sanctuaries
2000 Main Street
Marshfield, MA
Telephone: 781-837-2322
Website: http://www.massaudubon.org
Wildlife Sanctuaries and open spaces, educational programs and walking trails
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Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
Southeast Wildlife District
Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
195 Bournedale Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Tel: 508-759-3406
Fax: 508-759-0381
Website: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfw_toc.htm
From the beaches of Cape Cod, the river floodplains of central Massachusetts, and the clear mountain streams of the Berkshires, our natural resources belong to all residents of the Commonwealth. MassWildlife, your state fish and wildlife agency, works to conserve and manage our wildlife heritage by offering expertise and assistance, addressing issues involving wildlife and habitat, and making sure people understand and comply with laws designed to protect our populations of wild plants and animals. We balance the needs of people and wildlife today so that wildlife will be available for our enjoyment tomorrow and always.
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South Shore Natural Science Center
48 Jacobs Lane
Norwell, MA 02061
Telephone: 781-659-2559
Fax: 781-659-5924
E-mail: mailto:SSNSC@attbi.com
Website: http://www.ssnsc.org
Visit the Eco Zone at the South Shore Natural Science Center, a multidimensional, interactive exhibit area depicting the ecosystem of southeastern massachussetts. Live animals, the outdoor trails, environmental education programs, lectures and special events.
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Weir River Watershed Association
P.O. Box 1112
Hull, MA 02045
Telephone: 781-925-5544
E-mail: info@weirriver.org
Website: http://www.weirriver.org
The Weir River Watershed Association (WRWA) is a 501(3)c nonprofit group committed to promoting awareness and stewardship of the Weir River Watershed. In addition to supplying residents with high quality drinking water, the Weir River Watershed offers much more. Its various public parks, recreational water bodies and natural beauty enhance the quality of life of residents within the watershed. Some of these areas include: Weir River estuary,
World’s End – owned by the Trustees of Reservations. This amazing open space has landscaping designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and spectacular views.
Weir River Farm – owned by the Trustees of Reservations. A 75 acre parcel that preserves part of the area’s rural past.
Wompatuck State Park has over 250 campsites, 12 miles of bicycle trails, and is home to Mount Blue Spring which has water suitable for drinking.