Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
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. Read more>
HOURS: Tues–Fri, 9 am–4 pm; Sat, Sun, & Mon holidays, 9 am–5 pm
TRAILS: Tue–Sun, dawn to dusk; closed Mon
Sanctuary News & Events
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Bring your family and friends for a pre-Thanksgiving guided walk to discover what is happening in the world of nature as plants and animals prepare for winter.
Travel with Ipswich River from January 19-26, 2018, for Arizona Winter Raptor Rapture, a terrific new winter birding trip to southern Arizona!
Upcoming Programs
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
