Bicycle Tour of Great Bay NWR

Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge 4 Arboretum Drive, Newington, NH, United States

Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour, by bicycle, of Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge, located in Newington, NH. Participants will have an opportunity to visit areas of the refuge that are not normally open to the public. See a diversity of habitats and learn how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…

Introduction to Astrophotography: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques!

Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United States

Sponsored by the Photo Society of Parker River NWR Photographing the Milky Way, and the stars in general, has become all the rage in recent years. And, if you’ve ever tried it, you know how technically challenging this type of photography can be. But, not to worry – professional photographer Christopher Georgia will be “in…

Nelson Island Tour

Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United States

Explore another part of the refuge – this time, on the mainland. Join a ranger for a tour of a beautiful spot that few people visit: Nelson Island. If we’re lucky, we might catch a glimpse of a nesting osprey. Learn about the history of this little known refuge jewel. If weather and tide permits,…

Evening Program: State of the Monarch Butterfly

Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United States

This special evening program will start with a wonderful film featurette about the charismatic monarch. Then, local monarch educator Katie Hone (The Monarch Gardener), will provide a presentation about the monarch’s biology, their migration, threats and the current state of its population and conservation efforts that are underway. This program will take place at the…

Great Bay Shoreline Cleanup

Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge 4 Arboretum Drive, Newington, NH, United States

With the help of community volunteers, we can keep our bay clean. Volunteers will be guided by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel to closed areas of the refuge where they will remove garbage and debris from the shoreline. Let's promote clean water and a healthy environment for wildlife and people! Groups and families are…

Endangered Species Day Celebration

Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United States

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge invites people of all ages to celebrate Endangered Species Day on Sunday May 19th, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the refuge visitor center. Endangered Species Day was designated to educate the American public on the importance of protecting endangered species and highlight the everyday actions that individuals can take…

Nelson Island Tour

Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United States

Explore another part of the refuge – this time, on the mainland. Join a ranger for a tour of a beautiful spot that few people visit: Nelson Island. If we’re lucky, we might catch a glimpse of a nesting osprey. Learn about the history of this little known refuge jewel. If weather and tide permits,…