Events
Get to know the Estuary through the seasons. Click on "Woods Year"
to see things you might find.
"How to Read the Woods" Walk.
9 a.m., Saturday, March 6. With conservation biologist Amy May. Meet at the Estuary Center to carpool
to the Weir River Woods.
"The Sun's Out," Hull Motif Silent and Live Art Auction. The
Red Parrot Banquet Room. Creative Black Tie Event. Saturday, March 20. 7-10 p.m. Tickets $10. Cash bar with
light hors d'oeuvres. Live band! Let the Pemberton All Stars put the fun in fundraising. Tickets at the
door and at the Pizza Box, Toast, Red Parrot, Nantasket Paint and Hardware, and Portside Wines.
Spring Birds Walk. 8 a.m., Saturday, April 3.
Join Sally Avery as she identifies the Woods' birds by sound and sight. Meet at the Estuary Center to
carpool to the Weir River Woods.
Spring Woods Walk & Estuary Clean Up. 8 a.m.,
Saturday, May 1. Discover the early unfolding life of the woods. Afterwards, from 10 to noon help
with the Estuary clean-up and enjoy the noon picnic. Meet at the Estuary Center to carpool. Afterwards enjoy festivities
at the Carousel.
Late Spring Woods Walk. 9 a.m., Saturday, June 5. Spring is bursting
out all over. Meet at the Estuary Center to carpool to the Weir River Woods.
Father's Day Woods Walk, 3 p.m., Sunday, June 20. Go for a walk on Hull's
wild side with Dad and your family. Meet at the Estuary Center to carpool to the new Chatham Street entrance to the
Weir River Woods. Call 781-925-5665 for more info.
Summer Woods Walk. 9 a.m., Monday,
July 5. Berry time is coming. Meet at the Estuary Center to carpool to the Weir River Woods.
Estuary
Paddle. Saturday, July 17. At Steamboat Wharf, Hull. 5 p.m. Cook-out: Choose hamburger,
cheeseburger, veggie burger or hot dog, with chips and a drink for $5. 6 p.m. Paddle: Return
on out-going tide (high tide is at 4:44 p.m.) for 8:18 sunset. Bring your own kayak--$10 per person donation requested--or
rent a kayak from Nantasket Kayaks at a group rate of $20 per person that includes a donation. For info, call Nantasket
Kayaks (781) 962-4899.
Rock Tour. 9 a.m., Saturday, August 7.
Discover the rare geology between the Estuary and Ocean. The volcanic rocks were formed 600 million
years ago over the South Pole. Meet at the Estuary Center to carpool.
HLCT Annual Meeting.
4 p.m., Sunday, August 29. Join us to hear a representative of The Trustees of Reservation talk about
how the Weir River Woods and its Chatham Street entrance fit into The Trustees' work. Meet some of the
people who have helped preserve the Weir River Woods over the years. Elect HLCT board members. Light refreshments.
You are also invited to a brief ceremony at the Chatham Street property beforehand--meet at 3:20 p.m. to carpool to the Chatham
Street entrance.
Late Summer Woods Walk. 9 a.m., Monday, September 6. See
the first fall colors. Meet at the Estuary Center to carpool to the Weir River Woods.
Estuary
Center Green Open House. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, October 3. 333 George Washington Boulevard. Learn
about the Skystream wind turbine, rain garden for filtering run-off, 3 different brands of solar hot air collectors, temperature
and weather monitoring, Velux Daylight Tubes, soy-based foam insulation, concrete siding, high-efficiency toilet, and recycled
construction materials. Part of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association tour. www.nesea.org
Fall Color Woods and Salt Marsh Walk. 9 a.m., Saturay, October 16. Enjoy
the colors of red maple, blueberry, and glasswort. Meet at the Estuary Center to carpool to the Weir River Woods.
Fall Leaves Woods Walk. 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7. Collect red maple
leaves and enjoy the fall woods and marsh. Meet at the Estuary Center to carpool to the Weir River Woods.
Late
Fall Woods Walk. 9 a.m., Saturday, December 4. See holly in its Woods setting. Meet at
the Estuary Center to carpool.
Walks are adapted to visitors. Allow up to two hours for your walk.
The
Weir River Estuary Center, 333 George Washington Boulevard next to Gosnold Street in Hull, is now
open for use! This town-owned building is leased by the Weir River Watershed Association. It has been renovated
as a "green" building by the WRWA, its partners, the Surfrider Foundation and Hull Performing Arts, and many volunteers.
To find out more, go to www.weirriver.org
