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North River Wildlife Sanctuary
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North River Wildlife Sanctuary is named for the state-designated Scenic River that winds along its northern boundary. The sanctuary's 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. Please leave dogs and other pets at home.
Location: 2000 Main Street, Marshfield, MA 02050
Phone: 781-837-9400
Hours: Trails open daily, dawn to dusk
Trails
Hit the Trails
Explore more than 2 miles of well-marked trails, including a universally-accessible loop. Trail map >
Online Programs - Promo for All Sancs
Online Programs
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Explore nature with us online, from summer night sounds to annual migrations. Coming up next >
Sanctuary News & Events
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
You may see some new faces on your next visit to a Mass Audubon South East sanctuary! We're thrilled to welcome these new members to our amazing team of staff.
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
At our summer day camp in Marshfield, campers ages 4.5–14 discover our wildlife sanctuary's forest, fields, and wetlands during weekly sessions. Registration is open for summer 2022!
Upcoming Programs
See how the changing patterns in weather, climate, seasons, and habitats influence which birds are present in some of our favorite birding destinations. Read more
We will challenge ourselves to identify twenty species of plants or algae that thrive in the seashore community. Read more
Learn how to use a compass and search for buried treasure... maybe even talk like a pirate! Bezels, meridian lines and bearings. Read more