Joppa Flats Education Center
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. Read more >
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday & Monday holidays, 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Sanctuary News & Events
Join us on October 18 for a slideshow and lecture by Mary Jacobsen that explores the connection between nature's well-being and our own.
Save the date for the next Merrimack River Eagle Festival on Saturday, February 17, 2018!
Upcoming Programs
Birthday Parties
Looking for a place to have an exciting and memorable birthday? We offer birthday parties with fun outdoor activities led by a naturalist. Learn More
Join Mass Audubon
Membership benefits include free admission to all of our wildlife sanctuaries across the state, plus discounts on programs and shop purchases.
