Programs & Activities at Ipswich River
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary offers a wide variety of programs for people of all ages. Whether you're new to nature or an outdoors aficionado, there's something for everyone.
Family Fun
Ready for some outdoor adventure? We’ve got all kinds of fun programs and activities for you and your friends and family!
Teen Programs
Teenagers looking to help build a strong environmental ethic can get real behind-the-scenes conservation experience.
Nature Preschool
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary is proud to offer a nature preschool for 3–5-year-olds located at Endicott Wildlife Sanctuary in Wenham.
Canoe Rentals
Experience the Ipswich River by canoe, May-October, weather permitting.
Cabin Rental
Rent a small, rustic cabin that provides Mass Audubon members a pioneer-like experience at night.
Camping
Perkins Island is the sanctuary's only camping area providing a wilderness-type setting at the sanctuary for canoeists.
Upcoming Programs on the North Shore
See AllAll Family Field Trip: Early Spring Woods & Wetlands Walk
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Thursday, April 18
10:00am-12:00pm
Families - children 4 - 11 years
Early Spring Birds
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Saturday, April 20
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 3 - 10 years
Wednesday Morning Birding
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Newburyport and vicinity
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Wednesday, April 24
9:30am-12:30pm
Adults
Ipswich River Homeschool: Chickadees
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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6 classes starting
Wednesday, April 24
10:00am-12:00pm
Adult/Child pairs - 4 - 5 years
Ipswich River Homeschool: Mixed-Age Flock
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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6 classes starting
Wednesday, April 24
1:30-3:30pm
Age 6 - 11
All Family Field Trip: Nature's Builders
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Thursday, April 25
10:00am-12:00pm
Families - children 4 - 11 years
Programs for Schools
We offer hands-on, nature-based education programs for students both onsite and offsite. We can work with you to develop a curriculum that meets your needs.
Programs for Groups
Book an educational nature-based programs for your garden club, senior center, historical group, Scout troop, or other club or organization.