SSYMCA Nature Center Free Community Program
The Local Wild: Coffee & Conversation is a free, relaxed hour-long series at the South Shore YMCA Nature Center exploring the wildlife, habitats, seasonal changes, and environmental connections happening right outside our doors. No science background is needed just bring your curiosity and join Nature Center staff for coffee, conversation, and approachable discussions about the natural world of the South Shore.
Upcoming Topics
November 19 — Where Does Everybody Go? Wildlife Getting Ready for Winter Migration, hibernation, torpor, food caching, changing coats, turtles slowing down, and what South Shore animals are doing as winter approaches.
December 3 — Under the Ice & Between the Tides: Where Does Winter Go? What happens when ponds freeze and salt marshes turn brown? We’ll explore how winter changes ponds, wetlands, salt marshes, and the wildlife that depend on them.
December 17 — The Longest Nights: Nature at the Winter Solstice. A look at the approaching winter solstice, changing daylight, seasonal rhythms, evergreens, nocturnal wildlife, winter ecology, and what begins to change after the shortest day of the year.
- COST: Free for everyone; No SSYMCA membership required
- WHO? This is an adult program, children are welcome but must be supervised at all times
- TIME: 11:00am – 12:00pm
- No registration required; please check website for schedule updates
Questions: [email protected]