Joppa Flats Education Center
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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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Sanctuary News & Events
Joppa Flats Education Center
Spring is a great time to explore green spaces in the woods, on trails, and along the shore! Families are invited to join us on select Saturdays for 2-hour, guided outdoor explorations of nearby nature areas.
Joppa Flats Education Center
The results are in for the first-ever Semi-Superbowl of Birding, which took place on Saturday, January 30, 2021! Due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, we had to modify the scope and rules of this year's contest.
Upcoming Programs
April 16, 2021 (Friday) 10:00am-12:00pm
April 17, 2021 (Saturday) 10:00-11:30am
