February 15, 2019
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
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Ipswich River offers 12 miles of trails that invite you to explore the forests, meadows, wetlands, drumlin, and esker. You can also travel down the namesake river, which meanders through the sanctuary, by canoe. Whether exploring by foot or paddle, you will marvel at the diversity of wildlife, especially bird species; the sanctuary is part of the Eastern Essex County Interior Forest Important Bird Area.
Location: 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA 01983
Phone: 978-887-9264
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday & Monday holidays, 9 am-4 pm; Trails Tuesday–Sunday, dawn to dusk; closed Monday
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Summer Camp
Summer Camp Registration is Open
Day camps for ages 4-14 in Topsfield, Essex, & Marblehead. Learn More >
Sanctuary News & Events
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
No matter your age, we offer many ways to take advantage of the age-old tradition of maple sugaring. Rent a sugaring bucket, take a sugaring tour, enjoy our Spring Flapjack Fling, or bring your class for a school field trip!
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Create sweet memories and start a new family tradition when you participate in the fun of maple sugaring by renting your very own sugar maple bucket—for yourself or as a gift.
Upcoming Programs
Owls, with their haunting hoots and cries and humanlike eyes, have been woven into folklore and legend since ancient times. Ev... Learn More >
People of all ages love owls, and many species of owls can be found right here in Massachusetts year-round. Experience the exc... Learn More >
Seabirds abound along the New England coastline in winter. The birding will begin in Kittery, Maine at Fort Foster Park to sca... Learn More >
Nature Preschool
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary's nature preschool for 3-5 year olds features a nature-based, emergent curriculum which promotes language, math, and social development. Choose from two, three, or five day options. Learn More
Learn from a Nature Guide
Volunteer docents are available from Labor Day through Memorial Day to teach and guide visitors at Mass Audubon Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary for free. Learn More
