Do experiences in nature heal us?  Can an outdoor view enable surgical patients to recover faster?  The answer is yes!  A growing body of research from around the world demonstrates the positive impacts of nature on physical, cognitive and emotional well being at all stages of life.  This illustrated and interactive presentation offers an overview…

The Photographic Society welcomes anyone who has an interest in nature, wildlife, and/or photography - whether you are a total novice or a professional! 

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day by treating yourself to this free showing of an extraordinary and away winning film.  Filmed on seven continents over four years, the footage is brought together into one portrait of a journey that is uniformly arduous for all kinds of different birds. 

Matthew F. Shultz, PE, is a Senior Coastal Engineer in the Coastal Sciences, Engineering & Planning team at Woods Hole Group and will present the results of a recently completed regional assessment study of coastal processes along Plum Island.

Meet refuge volunteer and avid birder Emmalee Tarry at the Sub Headquarters parking lot. Emmalee will have her spotting scopes trained on the beautiful boblinks that occupy the North Field. Learn about and observe this really showy bird that you might not otherwise notice. This is a drop-in program; just show up anytime between 10:00…

Have you ever heard a strange bird singing in the background of a movie and wondered what it was? You may have been hearing the song of the whip-poor-will. Join Nancy Landry, refuge volunteer and avid birder, for an evening of listening for the song of the whip-poor-will and other nighttime birds. Participants should meet…