Winter Wildlife Flicks: The Original DUCK-umentary
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesDucks 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,…
Becoming a “Wildlife Detective!”
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesEven 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…
“Pop-up” Snowshoe Tours at Great Bay NWR
Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge 4 Arboretum Drive, Newington, NH, United StatesWant 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…
Becoming a “Wildlife Detective!”
Parker River NWR Lot#1Even 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…
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 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…
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 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…
Smartphone Camera Academy
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesYou 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…