April 6, 2020
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All Mass Audubon sanctuaries, trails, & buildings are closed until further notice. Read More
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
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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; closed Saturday & Sunday; Trails open daily, dawn to dusk
Safari Matinees
Saturday Safari Matinees • Starts May 2
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Enjoy free guided walks led by skilled naturalists every Saturday! View schedule >
Travel
Travel with Us
Enjoy local, national, and international nature travel experiences like no other! Upcoming trips >
School Programs
Programs for Schools
Bring your students to North River, or have us visit your classroom! We offer a variety of fun nature-based programs for classes. Explore programs >
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Sanctuary News & Events
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
At North River Nature Day Camp in Marshfield, campers ages 4 to 15 discover our wildlife sanctuary's forest, fields, and wetlands during weekly sessions. Registration now open for summer 2020!
Upcoming Programs
Birders of all levels will enjoy spending the morning searching for birds in a variety of habitats year-round. This program is... Learn More >
Explore the many corners of North River Wildlife Sanctuary with a Teacher Naturalist on Saturday afternoons for FREE! Activiti... Learn More >
We are introducing a new series that will visit a number of Mass Audubon sanctuaries across the state, often highlighting feat... Learn More >