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CARVER – The following programs will be held in Myles Standish State Forest July 24-29. All programs are free and open to the public. Take water, wear sunscreen/bug spray, dress in layers, and wear good footwear. An adult must accompany children. Rain cancels. For more information call 508-866-2526. Headquarters is at 194 Cranberry Road, South Carver. For a trail map, including parking lots, visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/mssf.htm.
Pine Barrens: A Forest at Risk, 9-11 a.m. Sunday, July 24: Myles Standish State Forest is home to one of the Earth’s largest remaining pine barrens. This large forest consists of pitch pine and scrub oak woodlands and plentiful ponds that are home to many species. Join this hike through the pine barrens and learn about kettle holes, frost pockets, and more. Take water, bug spray, and wear good hiking shoes. Meet at parking lot 2 on Upper College Pond Road.
Swamp Tromp, 10-11:15 a.m. Monday, July 25: Get ready to get wet and muddy. Use the provided nets and buckets to explore the creatures that live in the ponds and wetlands of MSSF. Meet at the Interpretive Center next to headquarters.
Nature’s Tiny Treasures, 2-3 p.m. Monday, July 25: Go for a walk in the woods looking at nature’s tiny treasures. Use hand lenses and magnifiers to explore tiny insects, little lichens, and diminutive designs in nature. For all ages. Meet at the Interpretive Center next to headquarters.
Kidleidoscope: Animal Inns, 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 26: Calling all young naturalists. Visit Myles Standish State Forest this summer and experience nature tales and the wonders of nature. Participate in hands-on nature-related activities inspired by stories to be read together. Do you know what may be living in the dirt in your own backyard? Have you ever looked under a log or rock to see what is there? This week, participants will use hand lenses and bug boxes to examine salamanders, sow bugs, centipedes, fungi, and more. For children ages 3-6 with a parent or adult caregiver. Meet at the Interpretive Center next to headquarters.
Jr. Rangers: The Environment Around Us, 10-11:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 27: This program captures the imagination of young people through activities that grow future stewards of the environment. This week, learn about our impact on the environment around us including the impact of trash and litter on the animals and plants we see at MSSF and in our daily lives, the impact of forest fires, and what we can do to help prevent littering and forest fires. Also learn how to predict the weather ahead using only plants and animals as meteorological tools. This free program is for children ages 8-12. Meet at the Interpretive Center.
CARVER – The following programs will be held in Myles Standish State Forest July 24-29. All programs are free and open to the public. Take water, wear sunscreen/bug spray, dress in layers, and wear good footwear. An adult must accompany children. Rain cancels. For more information call 508-866-2526. Headquarters is at 194 Cranberry Road, South Carver. For a trail map, including parking lots, visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/mssf.htm.
Pine Barrens: A Forest at Risk, 9-11 a.m. Sunday, July 24: Myles Standish State Forest is home to one of the Earth’s largest remaining pine barrens. This large forest consists of pitch pine and scrub oak woodlands and plentiful ponds that are home to many species. Join this hike through the pine barrens and learn about kettle holes, frost pockets, and more. Take water, bug spray, and wear good hiking shoes. Meet at parking lot 2 on Upper College Pond Road.
Swamp Tromp, 10-11:15 a.m. Monday, July 25: Get ready to get wet and muddy. Use the provided nets and buckets to explore the creatures that live in the ponds and wetlands of MSSF. Meet at the Interpretive Center next to headquarters.
Nature’s Tiny Treasures, 2-3 p.m. Monday, July 25: Go for a walk in the woods looking at nature’s tiny treasures. Use hand lenses and magnifiers to explore tiny insects, little lichens, and diminutive designs in nature. For all ages. Meet at the Interpretive Center next to headquarters.
Kidleidoscope: Animal Inns, 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 26: Calling all young naturalists. Visit Myles Standish State Forest this summer and experience nature tales and the wonders of nature. Participate in hands-on nature-related activities inspired by stories to be read together. Do you know what may be living in the dirt in your own backyard? Have you ever looked under a log or rock to see what is there? This week, participants will use hand lenses and bug boxes to examine salamanders, sow bugs, centipedes, fungi, and more. For children ages 3-6 with a parent or adult caregiver. Meet at the Interpretive Center next to headquarters.
Jr. Rangers: The Environment Around Us, 10-11:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 27: This program captures the imagination of young people through activities that grow future stewards of the environment. This week, learn about our impact on the environment around us including the impact of trash and litter on the animals and plants we see at MSSF and in our daily lives, the impact of forest fires, and what we can do to help prevent littering and forest fires. Also learn how to predict the weather ahead using only plants and animals as meteorological tools. This free program is for children ages 8-12. Meet at the Interpretive Center.
Off the Beaten Path Hike, 9-11 a.m. Thursday, July 28: Join the park interpreter on a recreational hike each Thursday morning into a different part of Myles Standish State Forest. Each hike travels along different trails and is about 3 to 4 miles in length. Join for one hike or come for the whole series. Wear bug spray, sunscreen, and supportive shoes. Take along water and a snack. For adults and older children who can hike 3 to 4 miles of moderately difficult trails. Meet at the Equestrian parking lot (lot 3).
Who’s Been Here: Exploring Animal Signs, 2-3 p.m. Thursday, July 28: Find out what animals are living in the area. Participants will use their detective skills to observe footprints, nibbled twigs, and scat, during a walk through the forest and along a wetland. For all ages. Meet at the Interpretive Center next to headquarters.
Cast Away Fishing Clinic, 9-11 a.m. Friday, July 29: Park interpreters provide a hands-on fishing demonstration and instruction. This program is for ages 6-plus and open to the public. Parents must accompany children. MA fishing license is not required. Take your fishing pole and bait – or borrow one of a limited supply. Meet at the Fearing Pond Day Use Area. There is no fee for parking if you are attending the fishing clinic, but all cars must leave the parking lot at the end of the program.
