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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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. 

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Family Fun

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

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Great Egret

Birds & Birding

Join us on an upcoming birding program or go birding on your own.

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Ipswich River, Topsfield

Canoeing and Kayaking

Experience the Ipswich River by canoe or kayak, May-October, weather permitting.

Fire pit and picnic table in a clearing at Perkins Island, along the waterfront

Camping

Perkins Island is the sanctuary's only camping area providing a wilderness-type setting at the sanctuary for canoeists. 

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Innermost Cabin

Spend the night in a rustic 1915 cabin at the edge of the woods off our Innermost Trail, approximately 100ft from the parking area. May-October.

Ipswich River's Innermost Pavilion - a covered space with three picnic tables beneath

Facility Rental

Searching for the perfect place to celebrate a child's birthday or host a casual gathering? The Innermost Pavilion and Nature Center are ideal venues.

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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. 

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© Phil Doyle

Programs for Groups 

Book an educational nature-based programs for your garden club, senior center, historical group, or other club or organization.  

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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.

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