Live Animals

All are invited to the Northeastern University Marine Science Center annual Open House! You'll learn from researchers about marine habitats, meet some of creatures living there, explore the habitat in real time, and have a chance to help keep the marine habitat free from debris!  Bring the kids and teach them by example how to be a good steward of the natural world that surrounds us all.

This weekend, Johnny Appleseed returns to Smolak Farms to share his legendary tale and pose for photos in the orchards while helping children spread their very own apple seeds! Families are invited into the Smolak Orchard’s for a weekend of exciting activities.

We've all eaten eggs from the supermarket, but what about straight from a farm? At this program, you'll learn about Appleton Farms' pasture-raised laying chickens. You'll get to see our chicken "tractor" and learn how use pasture rotation to produce our delicious, farm-fresh eggs. They're not like anything you'll find at the supermarket!

Come to the Farm and enjoy the country!  While you are here (and after you pick your apples) enjoy the many games and activities that will be on hand for the kids (young and old).  Arts and Crafts, Old Fashioned Sack Races, Scavenger Hunts (with prizes of course), Donut Decorating, Make Your Own Caramel Apple and so much more.  

Bring the family and join Essex County Greenbelt Association and REI for a "monthly walk" exploring the protected growing fields of Green Meadows Farm and MORE! Learn about the farm's history, organic growing practices, animal families and commitment to land conservation from Farm Manager Andrew Rogers. REI will provide family adventure journals to kids (human) and water bottles and coupons to adults.  

Come to the Orchard and meet Johnny Appleseed!  Yes, he will be telling his story and spreading apple seeds!  (We think he will even pose for a picture or two!)  In addition to meeting Johnny Appleseed, all things apple will be in our Farm Stand and be sure to look for the “hidden apples” around the orchard and farm which will carry special coupons! Pick your own apples to take home!

Come to Sawyer Free Library's presentation of 'Snakes of New England and the World' to learn all about the habitat and lives of snakes from New England and around the world from Rick Roth, Executive Director of the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team. Live local and exotic animals will be presented, and those who attend will have the opportunity to see these creatures close up!

Join us as we share a children's nature story before we explore the woods, fields, and wetlands of the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary.  This month we'll focus on the secrets of salamanders.

Are you or any one in your family an animal lover? Do you have a pet?  Here's a great way to get outdoors, have fun with the family and meet other animal lovers while helping the MSPCA raise funds.  Come to walk to show support, or have friends, neighbors and family sponsor your efforts as a way to raise funds for animals in need. 

Join us as we share a children's nature story before we explore the woods, fields, and wetlands of the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary.  This month we'll focus on Monarch butterflies.