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Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Article Archive

Surviving the Winter

Part 4 in our "Wild Flowers of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge" series.

Please enjoy this fourth edition of a series of infographics regarding wildflower species you may encounter while exploring Parker River National Wildlife Refuge this summer. If you happened to miss our first and second editions, please see our archived articles section.

 

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Monarch Butterflies

Information on Monarch Butterflies at the Refuge

 

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Wildflowers of Parker River NWR part 1

The first in a series of informational flyers regarding commonly encountered wildflowers on the refuge.

 

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Introduction to Birding Classes (passed event)

Winter Bird Contest Winners! 

Congratulations to everyone

Another project completed by Friends of Parker River NWR - location markers along the entire Hellcat Trail!    

Refuge Pollinator Garden

Come visit the pollinator gardens at the visitor center and ask us how you can help.

 

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Wildflowers of Parker River NWR part 2

The History and Importance of Saltmarsh Grasses for Wildlife and Humans.

 

Wildflowers of Parker River NWR part 2

The first in a series of informational flyers regarding commonly encountered wildflowers on the refuge.

 

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Parker River NWR Pollinator Garden - 2021

Come enjoy the newly restored Pollinator Garden at the entrance to the Parker River NWR Visitor Center on the Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

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A Closer Look-

 

Get to know Prunella vulgaris, better know as Common Selfheal in this wonderful and informative write-up by one of our Friends.

 

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Wildflowers of Parker River NWR part 3

Please enjoy this third edition of a series of infographics regarding wildflower species you may encounter while exploring Parker River National Wildlife Refuge this summer. If you happened to miss our first and second editions, please see our archived articles section.

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Purple Martins: Awaiting their Arrival By: Doug Chickering

We are happy to announce that a Purple Martin Colony has been installed at refuge headquarters!

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Pollinator Garden at the Parker River NWR Visitors Center

Come visit the pollinator gardens at the visitor center and ask us how you can help.

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The Shorebirds Are Coming!

Be sure to keep an eye open for these visitors.

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Poison Ivy

A plant with an unfair Reputation

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“Friends Recent and Ongoing Maintenance Projects!”

See what we have been up to.

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