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SUMMARY:Earth Day Clean Up: Mary Jane Lee Park
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with us this year and participate in a public clean up at Mary Jane Lee Park! We will start off at the park and move throughout the Point Neighborhood.  All supplies\, including trash bags\, pickers\, and gloves will be provided. Please dress appropriately for outdoor activities and the weather. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. To sign up\, please email Susan Marsh at susan.marsh@salemsound.org
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/earth-day-clean-up-mary-jane-lee-park/
LOCATION:Mary Jane Lee Park\, 41 Palmer Street\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T184115Z
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SUMMARY:Community Science In Beverly
DESCRIPTION:Learn about and Salem Sound Coastwatch’s community science programs\, including our annual winter waterbird survey\, water quality monitoring\, horseshoe crab monitoring\, and more!  \n\n\n\nThis event will be held at the Beverly Public Library and on zoom. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required for virtual attendance only. \n\n\n\nTo Register\, click here.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/community-science-in-beverly/
LOCATION:Beverly Public Library\, 32 Essex Street\, Beverly\, Massachusetts\, 01915
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
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SUMMARY:Bittersweet Battle: Round Two
DESCRIPTION:Join us for round two of our Bittersweet Battle at Winter Island Park! This event focuses on removing Oriental Bittersweet\, an aggressive invasive vine that can overtakes trees\, shrubs\, and native habitats. \n\n\n\nThis time\, we’ll be using the vines in the building of an Indigenous Fishing Weir with Salem’s 4th graders in early May. The weir will be public on May 9th! \n\n\n\nYour help makes a real difference in restoring native habitat and improving the health of our coastal landscapes! \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. To sign up\, please email Susan Marsh at susan.marsh@salemsound.org
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/bittersweet-battle-round-two/
LOCATION:Winter Island Park\, 50 Winter Island Rd\, Salem\, MA 01970\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T211025Z
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SUMMARY:Underwater in Salem Sound Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Legacy Nutrients Below: Sediment’s Role in Salem Harbor Water Quality  \n\n\n\n** This is a hybrid program which can be attended in person OR online via Zoom. \n\n\n\n Attend in person by registering below. \n\n\n\nAttend online via Zoom by registering HERE \n\n\n\nSince 2010\, Dr. Brad Hubeny has been investigating the water quality of Salem Harbor in collaboration with Salem Sound Coastwatch. What started as a simple question about water clarity changes has led to a multi-decade partnership and fascinating continuous research. Our 2022 Underwater in Salem Sound lecture focused on phytoplankton blooms as the cause of decreasing water clarity. We now look to the nutrient conditions and sources that influence those blooms. We hope to illuminate the role of the phosphorus and nitrogen sequestered in the sediments of Salem Harbor as a likely and under-studied source of nutrients\, and to share what we’ve found about the dynamics that influence the bioavailability of these elements in pore and bottom waters. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Attendance to join in person is limited to 50 attendants\, or attend online via Zoom. Please register to join IN PERSON BELOW or join via Zoom HERE. If registering for Zoom\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. \n\n\n\nDr. Brad Hubeny\, Professor and Lab Director at Salem State University\, is an environmental geoscientist who utilizes stratigraphic\, geomorphic\, geochemical\, and geophysical techniques to reconstruct past environmental and climatic conditions. He primarily works in coastal and lake systems\, and current research locations include Walden and Sluice Ponds\, as well as Salem\, Duxbury\, Kingston\, and Plymouth Harbors in Massachusetts. Generally\, Hubeny is interested in high-resolution records of climate variability during the Late Holocene and in pollution reconstructions (heavy metals\, eutrophication) from industrialized watersheds. \n\n\n\nRenee Veresh is an environmental geochemist with over ten years of experience in the field and lab. She currently manages the Viking Environmental Stable Isotope Lab at Salem State. Her research interests are broad\, ranging from paleoclimatology to nutrient cycling\, though she is usually involved in several water quality projects at once in partnership with SSCW\, MassBays NEP\, or Center for Coastal Studies (sometimes all three!). \n\n\n\nFor the past fourteen years\, Underwater in Salem Sound has been jointly sponsored by Salem Sound Coastwatch and Abbot Public Library. All the lectures are free and open to the public. An upcoming lecture will be on May 20.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/underwater-in-salem-sound-lecture-series-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000
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SUMMARY:Tree Care Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Did you know over-mulching your tree can do more harm than good? That “volcano” shape we often see can suffocate the tree\, causing roots to girdle and eventually lead to decline or death \n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, April 15 outside the Salem Sound Coastwatch office for a hands on tree care workshop with Dave Bresnahan\, Salem’s Greening Gateway Cities – Salem MA Forester. Learn proper mulching techniques\, as well as best practices for watering and pruning both new and established trees. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please email anna.cortes@salemsound.org. \n\n\n\nIf you’re a Salem resident and interested in adding more trees to your neighborhood or yard\, check to see if you’re in the planting zone by clicking here.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/tree-care-workshop/
LOCATION:Salem Sound Coastwatch\, 12 Federal St\, Salem\, MA 01970\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
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SUMMARY:Salem Willow's Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a clean up at Salem Willow’s Park and Deadhorse Beach! All supplies\, including trash bags\, pickers\, and gloves will be provided. Please dress appropriately for outdoor activities and the weather. \n\n\n\nWe will meet in the by the clam shack.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. To sign up\, please email Susan Marsh at susan.marsh@salemsound.org
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/salem-willows-clean-up-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T222531Z
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SUMMARY:Horseshoe Crab Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn about and Salem Sound Coastwatch’s Horseshoe Crab Survey and how to participate. We will go over the historical significance of horseshoe crabs\, identification techniques\, and how to record your data online. \n\n\n\nYour participation in this survey helps us monitor spawning patterns and distribution in Salem Sound! This event will be hosted on zoom. A link will be provided once you register. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please email Anna Cortes at anna.cortes@salemsound.org.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/horseshoe-crab-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000
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CREATED:20260312T171724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171833Z
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SUMMARY:Copper Dog Books Giveback Night
DESCRIPTION:Copper Dog Books Giveback Night \n\n\n\nShop during this event and 20% of your purchase will be donated to Salem Sound Coastwatch to support local marine conservation\, environmental education\, and clean water initiatives. \n\n\n\nCome browse great books while supporting the health of our local ocean and coastline.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/copper-dog-books-giveback-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000
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SUMMARY:Public Clean Up - Danvers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Sandy Beach Cleanup at John L. George Park! This volunteer event focuses on removing trash and debris from the shoreline to help keep our coastal waters clean and healthy. \n\n\n\nBeach cleanups play an important role in protecting marine life and preventing litter from washing into Salem Sound. Your help makes a real difference in improving the health of our local shoreline and coastal habitats. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. To sign up\, please email Susan Marsh at susan.marsh@salemsound.org
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/public-clean-up-danvers/
LOCATION:John L. George Park\, 6 McDewell Ave\, Sanvers\, Massachusetts\, 01923\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T104000
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SUMMARY:Super Shells
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with shells as we squish\, roll\, and design our own clay mollusks and patterned shell creations. \n\n\n\nRegistration Required: https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/super-shells-with-salem-sound-coastwatch-2/
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/super-shells-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
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SUMMARY:Bitter Sweet Removal - Winter Island
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 6th Annual Bittersweet Battle at Winter Island Park! This annual volunteer event focuses on removing Oriental Bittersweet\, an aggressive invasive vine that can overtakes trees\, shrubs\, and native habitats. \n\n\n\nBittersweet removal is tough but critical work\, requiring long-term management to protect Winter Island’s ecosystem and prevent further spread. Your help makes a real difference in restoring native habitat and improving the health of our coastal landscape \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. To sign up\, please email Susan Marsh at susan.marsh@salemsound.org
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/bitter-sweet-removal-winter-island/
LOCATION:Winter Island Park\, 50 Winter Island Rd\, Salem\, MA 01970\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20260309T161015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T204109Z
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SUMMARY:Resilient Together: Winter Island Park Bank Restoration Project (Virtual Meeting)  
DESCRIPTION:Join this virtual meeting to learn about the planned nature-based solutions to address coastal erosion and non-native invasive vegetation at Winter Island Park. With funding from the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management since 2023\, the City of Salem has moved the project to a fully permitted design and is working to secure grant funding for implementation. Wilkinson Ecological Designs will explain the project’s next steps for creating a more resilient coastline at four areas: the northeast corner of Waikiki Beach\, the Fort Pickering Headland\, the southern Fort rampart\, and the parking lot edge. Barbara Warren will share upcoming opportunities to learn more about Fort Pickering’s history and volunteer with non-native invasive vegetation control.  \n\n\n\nPublic Input Page: https://publicinput.com/d3486 \n\n\n\nZoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84910077886?pwd=k1CRg1XdHLQRbNdRK8M9BW3DkahVfT.1#success
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/resilient-together-winter-island-park-bank-restoration-project-virtual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
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SUMMARY:Crab Circuits
DESCRIPTION:Build a robo-crab and compare their movements to real crabs from our touch tank!
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/crab-circuits/
LOCATION:North Shore Children’s Museum\, 10 Main Street\, Peabody\, Massachusetts\, 01960
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
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SUMMARY:Resilient Together: Collins Cove Park Neighborhood Meet-Up 
DESCRIPTION:Join Barbara Warren\, AECOM\, and the City of Salem at this meet-up to learn more about the coastal flooding solutions developed by the project team. Walk the site\, view renderings of the proposed conceptual designs\, and provide feedback to the project team to help the City determine the community’s preferred solutions for the flooding of the Park and neighborhood are experiencing.   \n\n\n\nMeet at the Gazebo next to the Pickleball Courts 
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/resilient-together-collins-cove-park-neighborhood-meet-up-2/
LOCATION:Collins Cove\, 32 Collins Street\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20260226T185634Z
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SUMMARY:Super Shells
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with shells as we squish\, roll\, and design our own clay mollusks and patterned shell creations!  \n\n\n\nRegistration required: https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/super-shells-with-salem-sound-coastwatch/
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/super-shells/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
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SUMMARY:Underwater in Salem Sound Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Beverly’s Ghost Gear Challenge: A Winter Recovery Mission  \n\n\n\n** This is a hybrid program which can be attended in person OR online via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nAttend online via Zoom by registering HERE \n\n\n\nSpeaker:  Capt. Peter Dickman\, Beverly Harbormaster  \n\n\n\nTalk Description Lobstering has shaped the North Shore for centuries\, transforming lobster from “poor man’s food” into a valuable commercial fishery and a core part of the region’s maritime heritage. As fishing gear evolved from wood to long-lasting wire\, new challenges emerged. Lost or abandoned lobster traps can persist on the seafloor for decades\, continuing to capture marine life in a process called ghost fishing. This derelict gear harms habitat\, affects fisheries\, and is a growing concern in harbors worldwide.  \n\n\n\nHarbormaster Peter Dickman will explain how recent changes in maritime law have made it possible for coastal communities to address this issue and will present plans for the Beverly Harbor Derelict Trap Recovery Project. Funded through a Fishing Trap Removal Assessment and Prevention program grant from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science\, the project will use scuba-based recovery operations over two winter periods to locate\, remove\, and document abandoned traps\, improve marine habitat\, and support sustainable reuse or recycling of recovered materials. Learn about this collaborative effort to protect marine life\, support sustainable fishing\, and honor the working waterfront tradition.  \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio:  \n\n\n\nCapt. Peter Dickman has served as Harbormaster for Beverly\, Massachusetts\, since July 2022 and is a lifelong mariner and Beverly native. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a Master 100-ton Merchant Mariner Credential. Capt. Dickman has hands-on experience in maritime safety\, vessel operations\, and local waters management\, and will be spearheading a derelict fishing trap recovery project in Beverly Harbor. A dedicated environmental steward\, he unites local divers\, fishermen\, students\, and organizations to protect and restore the harbor\, creating lasting benefits for the marine environment.  \n\n\n\nFor the past fourteen years\, Underwater in Salem Sound has been jointly sponsored by Salem Sound Coastwatch and Abbot Public Library. All the lectures are free and open to the public. Upcoming lectures will be on April 15 and May 20. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Attendance to join in person is limited to 50 attendants\, or attend online via Zoom. Please register to join IN PERSON BELOW or VIA ZOOM HERE. If registering for Zoom\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. \n\n\n\nFor more events and to register in person\, please visit abbotlibrary.org/events.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/underwater-in-salem-sound-lecture-series-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T083000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20260223T203753Z
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SUMMARY:Salem Sound Birdwatch
DESCRIPTION:Join Salem Sound Coastwatch for our inal Winter Waterbird Survey of the season to help monitor waterbird populations throughout Salem Sound and the North Shore. \n\n\n\n📅 Survey Date: Sunday\, March 15 | 8:30 AM📍 Locations: Multiple sites across Salem\, Beverly\, Danvers\, Marblehead\, Manchester\, Swampscott\, and Lynn \n\n\n\nThis survey is a team-based effort. Volunteers will work in small groups led by an experienced team leader\, making this a great opportunity for birders of all experience levels. New birders are encouraged to participate\, no prior survey experience is required! \n\n\n\nWe are also seeking additional team leaders. If you are confident in your winter waterbird identification\, consider signing up as a team leader. Team leaders are responsible for eBird data collection and for guiding groups that include less experienced birders. \n\n\n\nThe data collected during this survey is used to track long-term population trends\, monitor migration patterns\, and help assess the overall health of our waterways. These surveys have been conducted consistently since the late 1990s\, making volunteer participation essential to maintaining this valuable long-term dataset. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required.To sign up\, please contact Anna Sheridan at anna.sheridan@salemsound.org.All data will be recorded using the eBird app and shared with Salem Sound Coastwatch. \n\n\n\nRSVP by March 13 to participate.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/salem-sound-birdwatch-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T104500
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CREATED:20260129T171709Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Creature Camouflage with Salem Sound Coastwatch
DESCRIPTION:Learn about animal camouflage with Salem Sound Coastwatch. Discover how ocean animals hide and survive through colorful\, hands on camouflage activities\, including a sticky barnacle station. \n\n\n\nThis program is funded by a grant from the Isabella Marino Charitable Fund. \n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/sea-creature-camouflage-with-salem-sound-coastwatch-2/
LOCATION:Beverly Public Library\, 32 Essex Street\, Beverly\, Massachusetts\, 01915
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000
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SUMMARY:Collins Cove Park Neighborhood Public Meeting (Virtual)  
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a public meeting about the Collins Cove Park Neighborhood Resilience project. You’ll hear from the City of Salem’s Sustainability Department\, Salem Sound Coastwatch\, and AECOM\, the environmental engineering consultant\, on the project’s progress. AECOM will share and solicit feedback on preliminary design concepts to address the coastal and inland flooding the neighborhood is experiencing. This meeting is being offered virtually\, via Zoom\, and will have Spanish interpretation available.   \n\n\n\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86102611810  \n\n\n\nFor more information: https://publicinput.com/a72475 
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/collins-cove-park-neighborhood-public-meeting-virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T161500
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20260128T174835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T144635Z
UID:10000242-1771515000-1771517700@salemsound.org
SUMMARY:Sea Creature Camouflage with Salem Sound Coastwatch
DESCRIPTION:Learn about animal camouflage with Salem Sound Coastwatch. Discover how ocean animals hide and survive through colorful\, hands on camouflage activities\, including a sticky barnacle station. \n\n\n\nThis program is funded by a grant from the Isabella Marino Charitable Fund. \n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/sea-creature-camouflage-with-salem-sound-coastwatch/
LOCATION:Beverly Public Library\, 32 Essex Street\, Beverly\, Massachusetts\, 01915
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20260105T171339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T143332Z
UID:10000235-1771441200-1771441200@salemsound.org
SUMMARY:Underwater in Salem Sound Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:** This is a hybrid program which can be attended in person OR online via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nTo join in person\, register below.  \n\n\n\nTo join online via Zoom\, register HERE. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Attendance to join in person is limited to 50 attendants\, or attend online via Zoom. Please register to join in person below or via Zoom HERE. If registering for Zoom\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online \n\n\n\nTalk Description:  \n\n\n\nWinter is an exciting time to grab a pair of binoculars and scan the coastline of Salem Sound in search of birds. Many ducks and other waterfowl migrate south from their Arctic breeding grounds to spend the winter feeding on the rich fish and invertebrate life beneath the Sound’s waters. In this talk\, we will explore the bird species that make Salem Sound and the surrounding area their home during what is often our harshest season. We will also highlight results from Salem Sound Coastwatch’s winter waterfowl survey\, a long-running volunteer-based monitoring effort that began in the 1990s to track wintering waterbird populations in Salem Sound. Tracking long-term trends in winter waterfowl diversity and abundance helps provide insight into the overall health of Salem Sound’s coastal ecosystem. The presentation will discuss how the survey helps fill gaps left by other regional bird counts\, how data are used to examine long-term trends\, and how community members can participate. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios: \n\n\n\nRobert Buchsbaum recently retired after a 32 year career as a Coastal Ecologist with Mass Audubon. Robert received a B.S. from Cornell University majoring in Natural Resources and a Ph.D. studying geese on salt marshes from the Boston University Marine Program. At Mass Audubon he coordinated a statewide bird monitoring program on sanctuaries and conducted extensive avian studies on salt marshes \n\n\n\nAnna Sheridan is the Project Specialist and Greenscapes Coordinator at Salem Sound Coastwatch\, where she supports stormwater management outreach and education efforts across the North Shore. She leads Salem Sound Coastwatch’s winter waterfowl survey\, a volunteer-based monitoring program. Anna received a B.S. in Environmental Science from Albright College and previously worked with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation as a Shorebird Conservationist. \n\n\n\nFor the past fourteen years\, Underwater in Salem Sound has been jointly sponsored by Salem Sound Coastwatch and Abbot Public Library. All the lectures are free and open to the public. Upcoming lectures will be on March 18\, April 15\, and May 20. \n\n\n\nFor more events and to register in person\, please visit abbotlibrary.org/events.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/underwater-in-salem-sound-lecture-series-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T083000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20260117T145048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T145050Z
UID:10000240-1771144200-1771144200@salemsound.org
SUMMARY:Salem Sound Birdwatch
DESCRIPTION:Join Salem Sound Coastwatch for our Winter Waterbird Survey to help monitor waterbird populations throughout Salem Sound and the North Shore. \n\n\n\n📅 Survey Date: Sunday\, February 15 | 8:30 AM📍 Locations: Multiple sites across Salem\, Beverly\, Danvers\, Marblehead\, Manchester\, Swampscott\, and Lynn \n\n\n\nThis survey is a team-based effort. Volunteers will work in small groups led by an experienced team leader\, making this a great opportunity for birders of all experience levels. New birders are encouraged to participate\, no prior survey experience is required! \n\n\n\nWe are also seeking additional team leaders. If you are confident in your winter waterbird identification\, consider signing up as a team leader. Team leaders are responsible for eBird data collection and for guiding groups that include less experienced birders. \n\n\n\nThe data collected during this survey is used to track long-term population trends\, monitor migration patterns\, and help assess the overall health of our waterways. These surveys have been conducted consistently since the late 1990s\, making volunteer participation essential to maintaining this valuable long-term dataset. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required.To sign up\, please contact Anna Sheridan at anna.sheridan@salemsound.org.All data will be recorded using the eBird app and shared with Salem Sound Coastwatch. \n\n\n\n🕊️ RSVP by February 13 to participate.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/salem-sound-birdwatch-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20260117T144339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T172339Z
UID:10000239-1770543000-1770552000@salemsound.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - 6th Annual Super Bowl Sunday Bittersweet Battle
DESCRIPTION:Due to snow on the ground and extreme cold\, we’re postponing the Super Bowl Sunday Bittersweet Battle at Winter Island Park. \n\n\n\nRemoving invasive bittersweet requires safe footing and workable conditions\, and right now that just isn’t possible. We’ll announce a rescheduled date soon\, so stay tuned and check back in!
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/6th-annual-super-bowl-sunday-bittersweet-battle/
LOCATION:Winter Island Park\, 50 Winter Island Rd\, Salem\, MA 01970\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20260130T162443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T162445Z
UID:10000244-1770458400-1770462000@salemsound.org
SUMMARY:Crab Circuits at North Shore Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:Build a buzzing Robo-Crab with simple circuits and a motor\, then test and tweak your design to make it move! Compare your robot’s “legs” to real crabs in the touch tank and see how body design helps animals thrive in the intertidal zone. \n\n\n\nPerfect for curious minds who love science\, engineering\, and hands-on fun! 🌊🤖
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/crab-circuits-at-north-shore-childrens-museum/
LOCATION:North Shore Children’s Museum\, 10 Main Street\, Peabody\, Massachusetts\, 01960
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20260117T160105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T174352Z
UID:10000241-1769248800-1769250600@salemsound.org
SUMMARY:Winter Science Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Dive into learning about water science wonders with Salem Sound Coastwatch at the Beverly Public Library. Experiment with color mixing and sink-and-float experiments while we follow a raindrop on its journey through the water cycle and our local watershed. This program is best suited for children ages 4-8.   \n\n\n\n📍 Beverly Public Library32 Essex StreetBeverly\, MA 01915Arts & Crafts Room \n\n\n\nProgram registration is required. To register\, please visit the Beverly Public Website calendar events\, or click here. \n\n\n\nThis program is funded by a grant from the Isabella Marino Charitable Fund. 
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/winter-science-wonders/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20251215T133730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T155008Z
UID:10000232-1769022000-1769022000@salemsound.org
SUMMARY:Underwater in Salem Sound Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:One Million Seeds\, Countless Lessons: Preparing for Large-Scale Seagrass Restoration\n\n\n\nAttend in person by registering below.  \n\n\n\nAttend online via Zoom by registering HERE \n\n\n\nOne of Salem Sound’s underwater wonders is hidden beneath the waves\, yet plays a crucial role in supporting a healthy marine ecosystem. Eelgrass meadows provide habitat for fish and shellfish\, stabilize our shoreline\, and capture carbon\, but have declined from much of the Sound and Massachusetts coastline. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an inside look at local efforts to study and restore eelgrass in Massachusetts using innovative techniques. Learn how the team from the Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership\, MA Division of Marine Fisheries\, and Salem Sound Coastwatch are conducting research on eelgrass seeds and testing new approaches to restore eelgrass. We’ll share exciting discoveries uncovered from our data and discuss implications for future restoration work that can help reestablish this critical marine habitat for generations to come. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This is a hybrid event\, taking place in person at the library and online via Zoom\, and registration is required. Please register to join in person below OR join online via Zoom HERE. If registering for Zoom\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. \n\n\n\nJill Carr is MassBays NEP’s Program Manager for Coastal Habitat Restoration and Data Quality. She specializes in coordinating environmental monitoring and coastal habitat mapping projects. Carr enjoys interdisciplinary collaborations and research projects that influence natural resource management\, and that aim to restore\, inventory\, and protect coastal habitats\, with special expertise in seagrass systems. Carr holds a bachelor’s in Coastal Studies from the University of Connecticut and a master’s in Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing from Salem State University. \n\n\n\nDr. Forest Schenck is a Marine Fisheries Habitat Specialist with the MA Division of Marine Fisheries’ Habitat Program. His work focuses on developing and implementing strategies to protect and enhance the health of marine ecosystems in Massachusetts to support sustainable fisheries or\, as he likes to put it\, ‘healthier habitats for more fish.’ Schenck holds a bachelor’s in Biology from Macalester College and a Ph.D. in Marine and Environmental Sciences from Northeastern University. \n\n\n\nAs Associate Director at Salem Sound Coastwatch\, Alison Frye supports projects that strengthen coastal resilience and protect marine habitats. Her work includes researching and restoring seagrass habitat\, monitoring salt marsh health\, and developing strategies to enhance coastal communities’ resilience to climate change. Frye earned a bachelor’s in Biology from Bates College and a master’s in Marine Biology from Northeastern University\, where her research focused on nature-based solutions for climate adaptation\, particularly site-selection for constructed oyster reefs. \n\n\n\nFor the past fourteen years\, Underwater in Salem Sound has been jointly sponsored by Salem Sound Coastwatch and Abbot Public Library. All the lectures are free and open to the public. Upcoming lectures will be on Feb. 18\, March 18\, April 15\, and May 20.  \n\n\n\nFor more events and to register in person\, please visit abbotlibrary.org/events.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/underwater-in-salem-sound-lecture-series-5/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 253 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead\, Massachusetts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20260105T164259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T164347Z
UID:10000234-1768053600-1768064400@salemsound.org
SUMMARY:Salem 400+ Kickoff and Volunteer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Salem Sound Coastwatch table to meet our team and learn how volunteers play a vital role in protecting Salem Sound. We’ll be sharing information about upcoming opportunities like water quality monitoring\, coastal cleanups\, seasonal bird surveys\, and ways to get involved year-round.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/salem-400-kickoff-and-volunteer-fair/
LOCATION:Salem High School\, 77 Wilson Street\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T083000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20251209T170716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T193812Z
UID:10000230-1768033800-1768033800@salemsound.org
SUMMARY:Salem Sound Birdwatch
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers Needed: Salem Sound Coastwatch’s Winter Waterbird Survey \n\n\n\nJoin Salem Sound Coastwatch for our Winter Waterbird Survey to help us monitor waterbird populations along the North Shore! \n\n\n\n📅 Survey Period: Saturday January 10th\, 8:30am📍 Locations: Multiple sites across Salem\, Beverly\, Danvers\, Marblehead\, Manchester\, Swampscott\, and Lynn📝 Data Collection: Recorded on eBird \n\n\n\nWe’re looking for volunteers to help survey Salem Sound\, counting winter waterbirds to help us track population trends over time. New and experienced birders are welcome! \n\n\n\nRegistration is required! To sign up\, please contact Anna Sheridan through email at anna.sheridan@salemsound.org. The recording of SSCW’s eBird Training and signup sheet will then be sent to you to learn your preferred location. All data will be recorded on the eBird app and shared with Salem Sound Coastwatch.   \n\n\n\nRSVP is required by January 7th to participate.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/salem-sound-birdwatch-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20251215T181545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T181547Z
UID:10000233-1766484000-1766487600@salemsound.org
SUMMARY:Merry Mollusks
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something to do over the holiday break? Join us for a hands-on exploration of snails\, clams\, and other soft-bodied sea creatures. \n\n\n\nKids will sort shells\, play movement games\, learn about mollusks\, and color a sea creature ornament to take home. Designed for little learners ages 3 to 5. Space is limited. \n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/merry-mollusks/
LOCATION:Endicott Park\, 57 Forest St\, Danvers\, Massachusetts\, 01923\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151634
CREATED:20251117T191036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T191038Z
UID:10000229-1765096200-1765126800@salemsound.org
SUMMARY:Salem Sound Birdwatch
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers Needed: Salem Sound Coastwatch’s Winter Waterbird Survey \n\n\n\nJoin Salem Sound Coastwatch for our Winter Waterbird Survey to help us monitor waterbird populations along the North Shore! \n\n\n\n📅 Survey Period: Sunday December 7th\, 8:30am📍 Locations: Multiple sites across Salem\, Beverly\, Danvers\, Marblehead\, Manchester\, Swampscott\, and Lynn📝 Data Collection: Recorded on eBird \n\n\n\nWe’re looking for volunteers to help survey Salem Sound\, counting winter waterbirds to help us track population trends over time. New and experienced birders are welcome! \n\n\n\nRegistration is required! To sign up\, please contact Anna Sheridan through email at anna.sheridan@salemsound.org. The recording of SSCW’s eBird Training and signup sheet will then be sent to you to learn your preferred location. All data will be recorded on the eBird app and shared with Salem Sound Coastwatch.   \n\n\n\nRSVP is required by December 4th to participate.
URL:https://salemsound.org/events/salem-sound-birdwatch/
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