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2025 Shipyard Tours at Mystic Seaport Museum

Ever wondered what is behind the ropes in the Museum’s Henry B. du Pont Preservation Shipyard? Join us this winter for small group guided tours of the Shipyard’s machine shop and rigging loft and interact with our skilled shipwrights as they describe the work they are doing on this winter’s projects, including the L. A. Dunton, Susan Constant and more. (ages 10+, capacity 15)
Dates: 
03/07/2025
03/14/2025
2 pm - 3:30 pm
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Location:

75 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT, 06355
United States

Phone:

860-572-0711

Birds of Prey Feeding at Earthplace

Join an animal care technician as they feed our Birds of Prey. Learn about what they would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for these birds, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.
Dates: 
03/06/2025
03/07/2025
03/08/2025
11 am - 11:30 am
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Organization:

Earthplace

Location:

10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT, 06880
United States

Phone:

203-557-4400

Maple Syrup Demonstrations at Flanders

Reserve your time to visit the Sugar House as staff and volunteers demonstrate turning sap into syrup with an entertaining mix of science, stories and humor. The entire family will be fascinated by the maple sugar-making process. There is a $5 per person donation suggested, which supports Flanders future maple sugar programming.
Dates: 
03/08/2025
03/09/2025
Time Slots Between 1 – 4 PM
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Location:

5 Church Hill Road
Woodbury, CT, 06798
United States

Phone:

(203) 263-3711

2025 Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises on RiverQuest

Experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year! It is so different than it is any other time of the year. There are no other vessels on the water, and with no leaves on the trees, our wildlife viewing is easy and fun.
Dates: 
03/07/2025
03/08/2025
03/09/2025
Fridays: 10:00am – 12:00pm & 12:30pm – 2:30pm Saturdays & Sundays: 9:00am – 11:00am & 11:30am – 1:30pm & 2:00pm – 4:00pm Wednesdays, March 5th & 12th: 11:30am – 1:30pm
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Location:

67 Main St
Essex, CT, 06426
United States

Phone:

(860) 767-8269