Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 1, 2023 Kids and Animals Close encounters with wildlife at the Saugus iron Works provided a fun learning experience T he children of Saugus and their parents got two chances for close encounters with wildlife at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. On Monday (Aug. 28), they got to meet and hold some interesting snakes in a program called “Snakes of New England and the World,” which was presented by Director Rick Roth of the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team. Earlier in the month (Aug. 17), the kids enjoyed a visit from Wildlife Encounters Ecology & Wellness Center of Barrington, N.H. Bungee, a baby Wallaby, was a big hit. They also got to pet a Flemish giant rabbit. “Kids in Saugus love animals,” said Amy Melton, Head of Children’s Services at the Saugus Public Library. “It’s true! They love opportunities to learn about them and meet them in person!” The Saugus Public Library and the Iron Works teamed up to bring both events to Saugus, treating kids to a late summer fun learning experience. Colby Perron, an environmental educator for Wildlife Encounters Ecology & Wellness Center of Barrington, N.H., held on to a huge snake during a recent visit to the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. A Flemish giant rabbit rested on the table. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Amy Melton) J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 A crowd of kids and their parents gathered earlier this month in lawn chairs and on blankets at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site for an educational wildlife program presented by Wildlife Encounters. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Amy Melton) Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping Bungee, a baby Wallaby, was probably the most popular animal to visit the Saugus Iron Works during the program offered on Aug. 17 by Wildlife Encounters Ecology & Wellness Center of Barrington, N.H. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Amy Melton) Kevin Halpin (left) held a boa constrictor named Marion during Monday’s “Snakes of New England and the World” program at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Joining him, pictured from left to right, were granddaughter Marcella Bertoli, 6; Redding McCarthy, 6; grandson Andrew Bertoli, 4; and Ozzy McCarthy, 4. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Amy Melton) Lucia Beechwood got wrapped up with a yellow albino reticulated python named Elvis on Monday during the “Snakes of New England and the World” program, which was led by Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team Director Rick Roth. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Amy Melton)
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