Friends of Parker River Coffeehouse & Lecture Series

Join the Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge for an excellent coffee house and lecture series in July and August! Bird-Friendly coffee and pastries will be available for sale with proceeds benefiting the Friends of Parker River, a non-profit organization that supports the refuge. Lectures will be informative and entertaining and will be held in the Visitor Center Auditorium, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

Global Climate Change in the Northeast
Thursday July 17 th, 7-8pm
In the future, could our refuge be under water? Will the nests of our state bird disappear? Join Erika Spanger-Siegfried, Northeast Climate Project Manager with the Union of Concerned Scientists for this informative and enlightening presentation on climate change and its potential impacts in Massachusetts and on Plum Island.

'There She Scoons': New England Coasting Schooners
Thursday July 31 st, 7-8pm
Join William Fowler, History Professor from Northeastern University to learn about the history of the coasting trade in New England, Merrimack Valley and Newburyport.

 

Join us for These Fun, FREE Programs at
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in
July 2008!

REGISTRATION
All programs are FREE but space is LIMITED and advanced registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise indicated.  Please call 978-465-5753 to register.  Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from a staff member.  Please note that outdoor programs may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.  Please visit us on the web for more information http://parkerriver.fws.gov.  If you have special needs requests for these programs, please contact us at least two weeks prior to the event so that we may contact you. 

   

Tidepooling for Kids!
Tuesday July 8th, 8-9:30am, Ages 4-12

Hermit crabs, periwinkles and urchins, Oh MY! Introduce your child to the wonderful world of tidepools in this terrific outdoor program. We will be walking in rocky and wet areas so parental supervision and sturdy shoes are a must! Shorts or pants that can be rolled up are recommended. Greenheads will be around (though not as active in the morning) so bring the bug spray! Meet at the first parking lot at Sandy Point State Reservation at the southern end of Plum Island.

 

 

Nature Tots: Incredible Insects
Thursday, July 24th, 10:30-11:30am and 1-2pm, Ages 3-5
Friday, July 25th, 10:30-11:30am and 1-2pm, Ages 3-5
What has six legs and four wings? An incredible insect! Introduce your preschooler to world of the creepy crawly insect through stories, songs and more in this hands-on interactive program. Meet at the Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.

 

ECO-TOURS ABOARD THE "JOPPA FLATS"

We are again teaming up with Newburyport Harbor Tours to offer guided "Eco-tours" of Newburyport Harbor, the Great Marsh, and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on the boat "Joppa Flats!" Explore the refuge as you never have before...this boat tour will give you fantastic opportunities to view wildlife up close, and affords breathtaking views of Plum Island.

Price is $30 for adults and $15 for kids under 12. These three hour tours run most every day, but Parker River Staff will be guiding them on the following dates and times:

Friday July 18th, 11am
Thursday July 31 st, 9:30am

For more information and to register for these terrific tours, call Harbor Tours at (603) 682-2293.

 

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Summer Camp Days 2008

It’s time again for fun day camps at Parker River!  These camps are FREE but require advance registration and are limited to 10 participants.  To register your child for camp, please call Supervisory Park Ranger Kate Toniolo at 978-465-5753 ext 210

 

Sense of Wonder Pre-school Camp
June 10th-13th, 9am-12pm, Ages 3-4
Eco-hero Rachel Carson once said, “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder…he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.”  In this summer camp, we’ll take those words to heart and introduce you and your preschooler to the wonders of nature all around us.  We will explore and create, laying the foundation for a life long connection to wildlife, nature and the world around us.  Kids must attend all three days of camp, must dress for indoor and outdoor activities and bring a lunch.  One parent is REQUIRED to attend this camp with the child.  Siblings are not allowed to attend.  You must attend all four days of camp, and dress for indoor and outdoor activities.  Snacks will be provided. (Please let staff know of any food allergies.) 

Habitat Heroes Camp
June 30th-July 3rd, 10am-2pm, Ages 5-7
A habitat is where an animal finds everything it needs to survive, and the refuge is full of them!  Come explore the different habitats of the refuge and learn about ways you can help wildlife and their habitats during this fun, interactive camp!  Kids must attend all four days of camp, must dress for indoor and outdoor activities and bring a lunch.  Snacks will be provided. (Please let staff know of any food allergies.) 

 

Ocean Investigations Camp
August 12th-15th, 10am-3pm, Ages 8-10
Do you love the beach?  Have you ever wondered just what’s out there in the ocean?  Join us for an exploration of coastal habitats and discover the wonders of the Atlantic in this fun, interactive camp!  Kids must attend all four days of camp, must dress for indoor and outdoor activities and bring a lunch.  Snacks will be provided. (Please let staff know of any food allergies.) 

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