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Joppa Flats Education Center
Swallows at sunset © Eric Schultz
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Overlooking the Merrimack River and near the entrance to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, the Joppa Flats Education Center offers unique educational opportunities for people of all ages. Here, you can explore the region’s wildlife-rich habitats (salt marshes, mudflats, rivers, bays, and coastal waters) through guided tours, marine touch tanks, art exhibits, drop-in programs, and interpretive displays.
Location: 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone: 978-462-9998
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday & Monday holidays, 8:30 am-4:00 pm
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Joppa Flats Education Center
Calling all families—you're invited to join us each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for outdoor nature fun!
Upcoming Programs
Do you care about ocean animals? Would you like to be a marine biologist some day? Join us at Joppa Flats to learn about the f... Learn More >
The Joppa Flats riverside yard will be set up with all our beach creatures, from hermit crabs to horseshoe crabs! Our amazing... Learn More >
The Joppa Flats riverside yard will be our outdoor classroom for families every week! Let's learn about different animals and... Learn More >
