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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - 11:00 AM
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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Winter Wander on Peddocks Island
Celebrate the season with a special winter excursion to Peddocks Island! Experience an unforgettable winter day wandering the trails of Peddocks Island in search of winter tracks and traces.
Learn about the history and natural wonder of the island on a guided walk, play in the snow (if the weather cooperates), and enjoy hot beverages.
Visitors are encouraged to bring snowshoes, lunches, binoculars, and a camera to enhance the day. Dress in warm layers for a day outdoors – wool socks and boots are encouraged.
Each ticket includes:
- Roundtrip ferry ride to & from Peddocks Island (from Boston)
- Choice of guided tours exploring island history and wildlife
- Hot beverages & a snack
- Kid-friendly Junior Ranger activities
Ferry Schedule: The ferry will depart Long Wharf North (Gate A2) promptly at 11:00am. Try arriving no later than 10:30am for boarding. *Food and beverages will be available for purchase aboard the ferry, but transactions will be cash only*
- 10:30am – Arrive for boarding
- 11:00am – Ferry departs Long Wharf
- 11:45am – Estimated arrival to Peddocks Island
- 2:15pm – Departure boarding begins
- 2:30pm – Return ferry to Boston departs Peddocks Island
- 3:30pm – Estimated return to Long Wharf
Rain Date: Saturday March 4, 2023