The Healing Power of Nature

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

Do experiences in nature heal us?  Can an outdoor view enable surgical patients to recover faster?  The answer is yes!  A growing body of research from around the world demonstrates the positive impacts of nature on physical, cognitive and emotional well being at all stages of life.  This illustrated and interactive presentation offers an overview…

The Photographic Society of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

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

The Photographic Society welcomes anyone who has an interest in nature, wildlife, and/or photography - whether you are a total novice or a professional! 

International Migratory Bird Day Film: “Winged Migrations”

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

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day by treating yourself to this free showing of an extraordinary and away winning film.  Filmed on seven continents over four years, the footage is brought together into one portrait of a journey that is uniformly arduous for all kinds of different birds. 

Storm Surge – Coastal Processes Along Plum Island

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

Matthew F. Shultz, PE, is a Senior Coastal Engineer in the Coastal Sciences, Engineering & Planning team at Woods Hole Group and will present the results of a recently completed regional assessment study of coastal processes along Plum Island.

Bobolink Observation at PRNWR Sub HQ

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

Meet refuge volunteer and avid birder Emmalee Tarry at the Sub Headquarters parking lot. Emmalee will have her spotting scopes trained on the beautiful boblinks that occupy the North Field. Learn about and observe this really showy bird that you might not otherwise notice. This is a drop-in program; just show up anytime between 10:00…