Parker River’s Annual Open House (AND, Meet the Manager!)
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesSpend an hour with Refuge Manager Bill Peterson as he shares what’s planned for Parker River for 2019. He’ll discuss replacing the Hellcat Boardwalk, enhancing the Salt Pannes, and answer…
The Warblers of Plum Island – The Gems of the Refuge
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesThis talk covers the 36 species of warblers that have been reported from Plum Island. Four species are known to breed here, a few others may breed occasionally, while, except…
Evening Program: “Over the Pines. Moving Right. Fast – Parker River Raptors On the Move!
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesEvery year thousands of raptors migrate through the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Some raptors will spend only a few minutes and others a lifetime on or around the refuge.…
Fifth Annual Conservation Film Festival!
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesFriday evening, April 12th thru Sunday afternoon, April 14th The refuge’s fifth annual Conservation Film Festival is primed and ready to go for the second weekend in April. And it’s…
Woodcock Walk at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Parker River NWR Lot#1Each spring American woodcocks engage in one of nature’s most fascinating courtship displays. Here’s your chance to witness this “sky dance” up close and in-person! This program is appropriate for…
Woodcock Walk at Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge 4 Arboretum Drive, Newington, NH, United StatesEach spring American woodcocks engage in one of nature’s most fascinating courtship displays. Here’s your chance to witness this “sky dance” up close and in-person! This program is appropriate for…
Behind the Scenes Refuge Tour of Parker River NWR
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesJoin a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Tour will be conducted via refuge van, with several brief “drive by” stops along…
Focus on Birds: Special Behind the Scenes Tour of Parker River NWR
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesThis special edition of the refuge’s Behind the Scenes (BTS) tour will be led by veteran birder, and refuge volunteer, Bill Gette. While the tour will follow the usual BTS…
Waterfowl Watch
Parker River NWR Lot # 3 North Pool OverlookHave you heard the word? Birds are flying north for the breeding season! Spring is a wonderful time of year to learn all about birds, especially waterfowl with their beautiful…
Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge – Behind the Scenes Tour!
Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge 4 Arboretum Drive, Newington, NH, United StatesJoin a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge, located in Newington, NH. Participants will have an opportunity to visit areas of the…