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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Visit one or more Massachusetts State Parks this summer and join in the fun!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Nancy Church<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>School and Interpretive Programs Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>DCR<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>PO Box 3092<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Waquoit, MA 02635<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>508-457-0495 ext. 125<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:nancy.church@state.ma.us">nancy.church@state.ma.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/">www.waquoitbayreserve.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:#17365D'>Did you know Waquoit Bay Reserve is:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:#17365D'>1. a Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation State Park? <a href="http://www.mass.gov/dcr">http://www.mass.gov/dcr</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:#17365D'>2. one of 28 NOAA Research Reserves around the nation? <a href="http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov">www.nerrs.noaa.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id=divRpF186679><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=1280 style='width:960.0pt'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><img border=0 width=214 height=176 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CE6DB4.D9A56880" alt="banner left"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><img border=0 width=850 height=176 id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.jpg@01CE6DB4.D9A56880" alt="banner center"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><img border=0 width=216 height=176 id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image003.jpg@01CE6DB4.D9A56880" alt="banner right"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='background:#B1B5B4;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=15 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td style='padding:11.25pt 11.25pt 11.25pt 11.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:34.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#78A23F'>2013 Great Park Pursuit</span></b><b><span style='font-size:27.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C17029'><br></span></b><b><span style='font-size:27.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#D97D0D'>Registration is Open!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Click Button Below for Information and Registration</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://209.80.128.250/DCR/GPP/GPPHome.aspx" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=679 height=153 id="Picture_x0020_12" src="cid:image004.png@01CE6DB4.D9A56880" alt="Start your adventure here"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><h1 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Welcome to the Great Park Pursuit</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=style2><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>A Massachusetts State Parks Family Adventure!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=style2> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=style3><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is excited to launch its seventh annual Great Park Pursuit, a summer-long series of free family adventures in Massachusetts state parks. Great Park Pursuit (GPP) Teams will design six (6) personalized Park Pursuit adventures from hundreds of great parks and programs. Teams will take their own “GPP Squirrel” mascot along, snap a Team photo with mascot and post their adventures online.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=style3> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=style3><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=style3><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Join the Great Park Pursuit, get outdoors and create great memories together!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=style4><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The 2013 Great Park Pursuit series runs June 21<sup>st</sup> – August 24th, 2013.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=style4> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=style4> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="https://twitter.com/massdcr" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=45 height=38 id="_x0000_i1030" src="cid:image006.gif@01CE7248.CE16B710" alt=twitter></span></a><span style='color:#595933'> </span><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Follow us on Twitter</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#E36C0A'>GPP Picks of the Week! </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Boston: </span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Georges Island</span></i></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Boston Harbor, MA</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>This is what it’s all about around here, folks. Catch the ferry to the islands and spend the day grilling, running around and exploring the massive Civil War Fort in all its glory. You read it right. But that’s not all George’s Island has to offer. Come see the play “Clamalot,” a musical parody, on Friday June 28<sup>th</sup>, (11:35 am & 1:30 pm) as part of the Plays in the Park series, a Kids’ theater group that performs IN Fort Warren. Can’t make it? Sunday, June 30<sup>th</sup> at 11:30 am check out the Vintage Baseball game and see what the soldiers did to pass the time during the Civil War era. It’s all there, just a short boat trip away. Get out there! Do you have questions about the ferry? Call the ranger line at 617-223-8666 for details.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Northeast:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Halibut Point State Park</span></i></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Gott Avenue</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Rockport, MA 01966</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>978 546 2997</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The rocky shoals and scenic shores aren’t the only vistas Halibut Point offers to its audience. Behind the beautiful landscape rests a history of granite mining, an industry close to the heart of New England. Dig deep with our Interpreter as you explore 400 million years of granite that’s woven within the threads of our culture and ecology. All ages are welcome to explore, rain or shine! Friday, June 21<sup>st</sup>, 10:00 to 11:00 am!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Southeast:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Wompatuck State Park</span></i></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>204 Union St.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Hingham, MA 02043</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>781 749 7160</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>When you look up at the trees enveloping you within the forest, what’s the first question that comes to your mind? That’s what we thought. Take a half hour ride outside of Boston to learn exactly how to age trees! But don’t forget their unlikely counterparts. Any guesses? Yup, mushrooms invariably aid the birth and rebirth of the forest floor. Come learn exactly how far back in time you’re traveling the next time you visit the forest! This Saturday, June 29<sup>th</sup> 9:00 am to 10:30 am.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>And now that you’re acquainted with Wompatuck State Park, you might want to come back for our very <i>special event</i>… </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Snakes of New England and the World!</span></i></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Sunday, June 30<sup>th</sup>, come see Snake Rangler Rick Roth present a special program on Snakes! Just be prepared, you’re going to get an up close look at these serpents of the forest. Cameras will be needed for your group shots! From 2:00 to 3:00 pm at the Visitor Center! Come visit Rick and the Snakes. They’ll be waiting…</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Central:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Otter River State Forest</span></i></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>86 Winchendon Rd.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Baldwinville MA 01436</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>978 939 8962</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Stories and songs help us craft the world around us, guiding our imaginations to better understand our surroundings. Now it’s time to follow the leader! Come sit with our official storyteller John Porcino as he illuminates the natural world through interactive songs and instrumental participation. It’s all about fun during <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>John Porcino’s Story Hour</span></strong>. Active imaginations are a must! 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 29<sup>th</sup>! See you there!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>West:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Mount Tom State Reservation</span></i></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>125 Reservation Rd.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Holyoke, MA 01040</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>413 534 1186</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Let the sound of the stream and the trees in the wind surround you at Mount Tom for the <strong><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Explore Beau Bridge Hike</span></i></strong> this Saturday on June 29<sup>th</sup> from 10:00 am to 11:00 am! But don’t just expect a tale of local ecology and breathtaking views of the Berkshires to our west. Listen in as your guide shares the harrowing tale of women’s role in park interpreting, all in one tour! Bug spray and water will aid your journey! Meet us at the Visitor Center!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>SIX PARKS. ONE SQUIRREL. A SUMMER OF FUN!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td><td style='background:#B1B5B4;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>