Join 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 the way. The tour will present an “up close and personal” look at the refuge through the multiple lenses of the cultural history of Plum…

Ducks are ancient creatures. True originals, ducks practice habitual lifestyles that have been essential to their evolutionary success for millions of years. There are more than 120 different species of ducks—many with delightful names like “Buffleheads,” “Shovelers,” and “Woodies” that embody their charming personalities and curious mannerisms. Despite the glorious display of their iridescent feathers,…

Even in the middle of winter, nature is a very busy “place!” Though you may not see them, there are an amazing variety of creatures going about their business, outdoors, all winter long. What you can see are the tracks and other sign that they leave behind. Participants in this program will be able to…

Want to check out behind the scenes on a perfect snow day at Great Bay NWR in December? Register your contact info to get the scoop on when we’ll hold our December pop-up snowshoeing tours! Who knows when or if it will snow? We’ll be hoping for great conditions! Receive an email invite with details…

Even in the middle of winter, nature is a very busy “place!” Though you may not see them, there are an amazing variety of creatures going about their business, outdoors, all winter long. What you can see are the tracks and other sign that they leave behind. Participants in this program will be able to…

Join 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 the way. The tour will present an “up close and personal” look at the refuge through the multiple lenses of the cultural history of Plum…

This variant of our popular Behind the Scenes Tour of Parker River NWR will place a special emphasis on the local implications of climate change – particularly on the salt marsh and the barrier beach island that protects it. Learn about some of the things that refuge staff are doing to better understand and predict…

You may not know it, but that smart phone you carry around in your pocket is also a great camera, capable of taking photos that you’d be proud to print, frame and hang on your living room wall. “But wait,” you say, “my images never look good enough for that!” Well, here’s your chance to…

81 percent of Americans now own a smartphone. That means that, potentially, 81% of the visitors to Parker River National Wildlife already own a device that can be a very powerful tool for learning about nature and wildlife. During this presentation in the refuge visitor center’s auditorium, Ranger Poole will demonstrate a number of popular…

Enjoy a wonderful, wildlife-themed film on the BIG SCREEN, with surround sound, at the refuge visitor center on a Sunday afternoon! All films begin at 1:30 p.m. No preregistration for these films; simply show up! On a high ridge in Newfoundland, Canada, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the borders of an old grove forest,…