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.

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.

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, or other club or organization.
Upcoming Programs
See AllFall Bird Walk
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Tuesday, October 28
8:30-10:30am
Adults
Terrific Toddlers - Life Under a Log
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Friday, October 31
9:30-10:45am
Families - children 2 - 4 years
Birding for Beginners
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Saturday, November 8
10:00-12:00am
Adults
Fall Bird Walk at Cedar Pond
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Cedar Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Wenham
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Friday, November 14
8:30-10:30am
Adults
Terrific Toddlers - Amazing Animal Homes
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Friday, November 14
9:30-10:45am
Families - children 2 - 4 years
Forest Exploration for Families
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Saturday, November 15
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 4 - 11 years
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