Programs & Activities at Ipswich River
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary offers a wide variety of programs for people of all ages. Whether you're new to nature or an outdoors aficionado, there's something for everyone.

Family Fun
Ready for some outdoor adventure? We’ve got all kinds of fun programs and activities for you and your friends and family!

Teen Programs
Teenagers looking to help build a strong environmental ethic can get real behind-the-scenes conservation experience.

Nature Preschool
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary is proud to offer a nature preschool for 3–5-year-olds located at Endicott Wildlife Sanctuary in Wenham.

Canoe Rentals
Experience the Ipswich River by canoe, May-October, weather permitting.

Cabin Rental
Rent a small, rustic cabin that provides Mass Audubon members a pioneer-like experience at night.

Camping
Perkins Island is the sanctuary's only camping area providing a wilderness-type setting at the sanctuary for canoeists.
Upcoming Programs on the North Shore
See AllNature in Your Neighborhood: All About Birds - Groveland
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Veasey Memorial Park, Groveland
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Thursday, May 22
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Joy of Birdwatching
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Saturday, May 24
9:00-11:00am
Adults
Nature in Your Neighborhood: All About Birds - Rowley
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Dodge Reservation, Rowley
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Thursday, May 29
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Nature in Your Neighborhood: All About Birds - Danvers
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Choate Farm, Danvers
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Friday, May 30
8:00-10:00am
Adults
The Wonder and the Wow: Bobolinks and Butterflies
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Saturday, June 7
9:30am-12:00pm
Adults
Turtle Time
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Saturday, June 7
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 4 - 17
Programs for Schools
We offer hands-on, nature-based education programs for students both onsite and offsite. We can work with you to develop a curriculum that meets your needs.
Programs for Groups
Book an educational nature-based programs for your garden club, senior center, historical group, Scout troop, or other club or organization.