Spring is in the air! Join us for these pro­grams:

Special Places in Southeast Mass.:

Sunday, April 4th

7:00am-5:00pm. We will head down to the Cumberland Farm fields, a well-known hot spot for early spring ac­tivity. Expect to see hawks, owls, snow buntings, Lapland longspurs and several species of spar­rows. From there, we will go down to Lakeville to search for resident eagles and ducks, and then on to Scusset Beach to look for sea ducks and loons.

Fee: $55member/$68nonmember per person

Preschool Prowl:

Tuesdays, April 6th – 23rd

10:00-11:00am. Early spring is an exciting time at Stony Brook. The wetlands are bursting with new life. Join a Stony Brook naturalist on an outdoor adventure with your preschooler. Each day will have a dif­ferent

nature focus and will include a story, craft or activity, and a walk on the trails. Ages 3.5 to 5.

Fee: $35m/$40nm per child per 4 week ses­sion.

Tales of the Wild:

Tuesdays, April 6th – 23rd

12:30-2:00pm. “Tales” represents a natural progression from our preschool program, since it is designed to of­fer

young people the opportunity to discover Stony Brook on their own. This program will encourage a preschooler’s curiosity about the natural world and will introduce the observation skills that can turn every walk into a fulfillingand educational experience. Parents may remain on the Sanctuary grounds, but are not participants.

Fee: $45m/$50nm per child per 4 week ses­sion

Big Night Extravaganza: Friday, April 9th, from 6:30-8:30pm & Saturday, April 10th, from 6:00-8:30pm. Join us for our annual celebration of spring. There will be candle-lit trails, costumed skits, music, games and snacks. Being outside at night is exciting enough, but add to that the sounds of creatures stirring and Nature returning to life… The whole family will have a great time! Guided tours leave every 15 minutes. Call to schedule a time.

Fee: $6m/$8nm per person

Scout Night Hike: Friday, April 16th

6:30pm-8:30pm.

This is a special Stony Brook night hike de­signed just for scouts. We’ll play games as our eyes adjust to the dark, then head out on the trails to see “whooo” we might find.

Fee: $6 per person

Turtle Trekkers:

Saturday, April 17th

10:30-12:00pm. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. There will be crafts, activi­ties and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. This month’s theme: Taking Care of the Earth! Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent.

Fee: $10m/$12nm per child

April Vacation Week:

Tuesday-Friday, April 20th – 23rd

9:00am-3:30pm. Vacations don’t have to be far from home to be fun. Sign up for our always popular vacation week programs: one day or all four. (Half-day ses­sions

available for preschoolers on Tuesday and Thursday).

Fee: $40m/$47nm

Ontario Spring Fling:

Thursday - Sunday, April 22nd – 25th.

A great and often overlooked area for observ­ing wildlife in the Northeast during mid-spring is the south shore of Lake Ontario. This area in­cludes

many wildlife refuges, including several with the NY designation of Important Bird Areas. Call for a list of target bird species, itinerary and price. This is a road trip you won’t want to miss!

Pre-registration is required for all programs. For more details, visit the Mass Audubon web­page at www.massaudubon.org or contact us at 508-528-3140. Register by phone, email (stony­brook@ massaudubon.org), fax (508-553-3864) or in person. Stony Brook is located at 108 North Street in Norfolk.