Moose Hill Holds Events In January

The Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary will hold the following events in January:

• Free Star Parties, 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22: Join local astronomers for a look at the stars and other night objects through big telescopes. The event is ongoing, so drop in for all or just some of the evening. This program is cancelled if sky conditions are cloudy or in extreme snow/cold; call Patti Austin at 781-784-5691 ext. 8103 after 6 p.m. for a recorded message concerning the status of the program prior to attending. Park in the Nature Center parking lot and follow the marked trail to the viewing field. Bring a flashlight for the short, self-guided trail walk.

• Sunday Saunters, 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29: Join Patti Austin for an on-the-trail interpretive walk.  Each walk will focus on the themes listed above, but all nature inquiries are encouraged. Walks are cancelled in inclement weather; call prior to attending if the weather is questionable. Walks are designed for adults and children ages 6 and up with an adult. Admission is free; donations are appreciated.

• Fishy Fish, for ages 4 to 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25: Craft a fish bowl with realistic looking water and fill it full of pretend fish.  Enjoy a story about a fish imagining what other animals look like. Sing a song about fish splishing and splashing in the sea. Admission is $8 to $11.

• Snow What, for ages 4 to 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26: Discover which animals really love a snowy winter, and which ones do not.  Search for animal tracks in the snow (or animal signs if snow is lacking) and make a wildlife friendly snow man.  Admission is $8 to $11.

• Kitchen Science, for ages 6 to 11, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12: Use items from a typical kitchen to help in understanding the scientific method.  Each session will feature experiments based on the themes listed above.  Some experiments may be outdoors, so dress for the weather. There is a chemical reaction fee of $9 to $12.

• Art in the Park, for ages 6 to 11, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26: Each class will feature a variety of art media for budding artists to try. The group will head outside on some days, so dress for the weather. There is a snow sculptures fee of $9 to 12.

• "Pathways," Moose Hill's 6th annual calendar, is available for $15. The proceeds help support the educational programs at Moose Hill. This calendar highlights various locations photographed throughout the past year and notes important dates and events taking place at Moose Hill. Experience a well-traveled or unexpected path each month. This monthly desk calendar and appointment book contains nature photographs plus a place to write in monthly sightings and observations. A Moose Hill trail map is included to track specific spots of where the photo was taken. For more information, visit the Nature Center or call 781-784-5691.