Celebrating the Marsh Through “Found Poetry”
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesBring a notepad and a pencil, and join Jenn Bogard, professor of poetry and writing at Lesley University and author of The ABCs of Plum Island, Massachusetts. No experience with…
Great Marsh Storytelling Yoga for Kids!
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesThis is a family-friendly yoga session with a kids’ instructor. The program will consist of an interactive story about the biodiversity of the refuge that couples educational stories about animals…
Stargazing: Shooting Stars
Want to wish upon a shooting star? During the annual Perseoid meteor shower, up to 50 shooting stars can be seen in an hour. Join refuge staff and North Shore…
Conservation Cinema: A Murder of Crows
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesCrows do not have the best of reputations. They are generally dismissed as spooky - Hitchcock used them quite successfully to frighten moviegoers, or as a general nuisance - scarecrows…
Beach Discoveries
Join us this summer for a drop-in public program at parking lot 1. Come discover what makes Plum Island beaches special. Discover the sand under your feet, explore a wrack…
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…
Tide Pool Discoveries
Parker River NWR Lot#1For generations children have enjoyed exploring tide pools and discovering the fascinating plants and animals that live in this realm between the tides. A refuge ranger will guide this hands-on…