Nahant Beach Reservation; Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
Winthrop Shore Reservation; Revere Beach Reservation
Free Nature and History Programs
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
DCR North Region, Coastal District Headquarters
One Eliot Circle
Revere, MA 02151
(781) 485-2804 Ext. 105
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February Action Packed Vacation Week 2016
This action packed week is fun and educational. Study the season, learn how fauna adapt, discover how to comfortably play outside in the winter, and learn how you can become a protector of local wildlife!
Programs are offered free of charge and are open to the public. Be ready for chilly weather and a breeze. Bring binoculars if you have them. Children must be accompanied by adults. There is no need to register for these programs unless you plan on bringing a group larger than 5 persons. For more information or in the case of inclement weather, contact Matthew Nash at or 781-485-2804 Ext. 105. These programs are accessible by public transportation visit . For additional program listings please visit
Nahant Beach Reservation
Winter Beach Safari
Tuesday, February 16th 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Did you know that the moon snail uses its radula (a tongue-like rasping organ) to bore a small hole in a clam shell and then sucks out the flesh of its victim ? Join us to learn about the fascinating lives of animals of the seashore and to discover the new treasures of animal shells that have washed up on the beach. Designed for adults and children ages 8 and older but all ages are welcome. Meet at: The Ward Bath House, Oceanside near the outdoor showers. Accessible by Public Transportation; Visit
A Winter Wander
Tuesday, February 16th 3:00-4:00 p.m.
This is a two-mile Dog-Friendly walk for an hour along one of DCR’s healthy heart trails and includes brief stops for entertaining history lessons about Nahant Beach. Designed for adults and children ages 10 and older but all ages are welcome. Meet at: The Ward Bath House, Oceanside near the outdoor showers. Accessible by Public Transportation; Visit
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
Winter Wildlife Detectives
Wednesday, February 17th 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 18th 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Friday, February 19th 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Can you imagine living outside through the entire winter like the deer and coyotes do at Belle Isle Marsh in East Boston? Join us as we explore the trails of the Marsh searching for signs of the many wild creatures that are active during the winter. Learn how animals are adapted to survive outside during the chilly and challenging winter season and how you can become a protector of local wildlife. Designed for adults and children ages 8 and older but all ages are welcome. Meet at: Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, Main Parking lot near the bulletin board, Bennington Street, East Boston. Accessible by public transportation: MBTA Blue line, Suffolk Downs Station. Visit
Winthrop Shore Reservation
Winter Beach Safari
Friday, February 19th 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Did you know thatGulls break open the shells of clams to expose the tasty meat inside by dropping the clams from above onto the ground? Join us to learn about the fascinating lives of animals of the seashore and to discover the new treasures of animal shells that have washed up on the beach. Designed for adults and children ages 8 and older but all ages are welcome. Meet at: Winthrop ShoreReservation on Winthrop Shore Drive across from Sturgis Street and 60 Winthrop Shore Drive. Accessible by Public Transportation: MBTA Blue line, Orient Heights Station then transfer to bus 712/713 Point Shirley-Orient Heights (an additional fee may apply for the transfer) ; Visit
Revere Beach Reservation
Winter Beach Safari
Saturday February 20th 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Did you know that razor clams can rapidly burrow deeper into the sand when disturbed by predators? Join us to learn about the fascinating lives of animals of the seashore and to discover the new treasures of animal shells that have washed up on the beach. Designed for adults and children ages 8 and older but all ages are welcome. Meet at: One Eliot Circle, Revere MA (The tan DCR building at the corner of Dolphin Avenue). Accessible by Public Transportation: MBTA Blue line Revere Beach Station; Visit
A Winter Wander
Saturday February 20th 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m.
This is a two-mile Dog-Friendly walk for an hour along one of DCR’s healthy heart trails and includes brief stops for entertaining history lessons about Revere Beach which is America’s First Public Beach. Hot chocolate will be served after the walk. Designed for adults and children ages 10 and older but all ages are welcome. Meet at: One Eliot Circle, Revere MA (The tan DCR building at the corner of Dolphin Avenue). Accessible by Public Transportation: MBTA Blue line Revere Beach Station; Visit