April 15, 2019
Select a Wildlife Sanctuary
SVD
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
|
|
|
North River Wildlife Sanctuary, named for the state-designated Scenic River that winds along its northern boundary, serves as the base for South Shore Sanctuaries (which includes Daniel Webster and North Hill Marsh). Its fields, oak forest, and salt marsh attract a wide variety of birds and seals are often visible from the riverside platform. Programs and summer camp take place in and around the historic building.
Location: 2000 Main Street, Marshfield, MA 02050
Phone: 781-837-9400
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am-4 pm; Saturday, 10 am-3 pm; closed Sunday; Trails open daily, dawn to dusk
School Programs
Bring your students to North River Wildlife Sanctuary! We offer a multitude of educational and fun nature-based programs for students. Learn More
Join Mass Audubon
Join Mass Audubon
Membership benefits include free admission to all of our wildlife sanctuaries across the state, plus discounts on programs, camps, and gift shop purchases! Join today >
Sanctuary News & Events
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
Special Event May 9, 2019
The first-ever South Shore Climate Change Symposium is a full-day event featuring overviews of current research topics related to climate change and its impacts on areas such as sea level rise, ocean acidification, changes in precipitation, and more.
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
Registration is now open for North River Nature Day Camp in Marshfield! We’re looking forward to sunshine, summertime, and days filled with adventure in the great outdoors.
Upcoming Programs
Help us get ready for our spring visitors and give our native plant garden, nature play area, and birdfeeders a facelift after... Learn More >
Our plan for this paddle is to ride the tide up the river, stopping at Couch's Beach for a Spring themed picnic before a tide... Learn More >
Join us for a morning of watching spring migrants at one of our signature sanctuaries. Warblers, shorebirds and raptors all us... Learn More >