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Osprey295 viewsOsprey and babies. Photo courtesy of Mary-Ellen Livingstone
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Ray Rose295 viewsRay Rose’s winter trip across the Pacific led to a mission accomplished that put The Wanderer on display all over the eastern world. Photos courtesy Ray Rose
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DePina Landing295 viewsMembers of the public and the DePina family gather around a new commemorative plaque at the rededication ceremony for DePina Landing on Wednesday, August 14. Photo by Robert Pina
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Crescent Beach295 viewsLast Saturday, the diving raft at Crescent Beach, Mattapoisett broke loose. Several (mostly older) residents held it from beaching in rough waters for approximately an hour while waiting for help from Mattapoisett Boatyard and while trying to reach a young volunteer who coordinates all things related to the raft. Photos courtesy Jennifer M. Capobianco
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Daffodil Bulbs295 viewsMr. Squire and Dr. Cassi's 5th grade students at Old Hammondtown School planting 200 Daffodil Bulbs donated by the Mattapoisett Land Trust Education Committee. The planting of the bulbs in an area behind of the school, was the culmination of a science lesson on the structure and function of a bulb as well as the environmental factors necessary for its growth and flower production. The students thoroughly enjoyed getting their hands dirty. Photos by Wendy Copps and Mary Cabral
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Point Connett295 viewsPhoto of the bay from Point Connett a day before the storm taken by Ruth A Griffin
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Potting Shed294 viewsInstead of destroying an old shed, we repurposed it into a potting happy place. Photo by Ann DeMello
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Rochester Boat Race294 viewsA gorgeous Memorial Day morning greeted competitors in the annual Rochester Boat Race that navigated a course from Rochester down the Mattapoisett River to its finish area at Route 6 and River Road. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Memorial Day294 viewsWith the annual Boat Race scheduled for Monday morning, the Town of Rochester held its Memorial Day ceremonies on Sunday with participation from Representative William Straus, Tri-Town Veterans Director Chris Gerrior, Rochester Select Board members Paul Ciaburri, Brad Morse and Adam Murphy, the Rochester Fire Department and the Rochester Memorial School Band directed by Kaitlyn Laprise. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Woodland Walk for Mushrooms294 viewsMarion Natural History Museum hosted mycologist Adam Korejwa on September 13. Korejwa conducted a Woodland Walk for Mushrooms event at Shoolman Preserve in Rochester. Bolete, russula, honey, ghost pipe, and cauliflower mushrooms were all spotted, along with countless others. Whether it be on the ground, on a waterlogged fallen tree, or up the side of a living host-tree, mushrooms seemed to be all about. Roughly 40 people showed, including members of mycological societies, amateur enthusiasts, Rhode Islander
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Marion Natural History Museum 294 viewsOn Friday evening, the Marion Natural History Museum hosted Dr. Kathryn Kavanagh of UMass Dartmouth’s biology department. Speaking on Humpback whales, Dr. Kavanagh covered several stages, including giving birth (tail first), and how male humpbacks shield the mother while she’s giving birth by creating a bubble-net screen. She also mentioned at what point the young are the most vulnerable to entanglement and boat strikes. Many thanks to Dr. Kavanagh for her fascinating talk. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum 294 viewsOn a beautiful Saturday morning, the Nature Journaling group met with artist Tricia Cassady to learn about some techniques for journaling in nature. We took part in some exercises to loosen up and then had fun finding our own specimens to draw. We also had a chance to discuss our different experiences and have some laughs. The museum may be starting to meet monthly so if you’d like to join us, please email the director at www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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