Wind, Weather, Ice & Everything Nice (And By That, We Mean Ice Cream!)
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesHow do clouds form? What is the wind? Why do we put salt on icy roads in the winter? Join us for fun science experiments for kids investigating wind, weather,…
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…
Evening Program: Restoration by Design
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesOysters play a critical role in maintaining the health and resilience of estuaries in New England. Each bivalve can filter up to 30 gallons of water per day, removing suspended…
Bicycle Tour of Great Bay NWR
Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge 4 Arboretum Drive, Newington, NH, United StatesJoin 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…
Introduction to Astrophotography: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques!
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesSponsored 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…
Nelson Island Tour
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesExplore 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…
Evening Program: State of the Monarch Butterfly
Parker River NWR Headquarters/Visitor Center 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, United StatesThis 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…