Yankee Homecoming 2019 Plum Island – New England’s Cradle of Aviation
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesThe Great Marsh in Newbury was the site of New England’s first flying field where, in 1910, W. Starling Burgess built a hangar and wooden runway where the dunes meet…
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…
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…
Beach Discoveries
Parker River NWR Lot#1Join 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…
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…
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…
Beach Discoveries
Parker River NWR Lot#1Join 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…
Green Cleaners & Personal Care Products
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesMany of our cleaning and personal care products like deodorant, toothpaste, all-purpose cleaner, and laundry detergent contain a long list of potentially harmful chemicals. Join us to create an assortment…
Climate Change – Behind the Scenes Tour!
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesThis 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…
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…