Joppa Flats Education Center
- Newburyport
- 50 Acres
Plan Your Visit
Celebrate region’s wildlife-rich habitats through guided tours, marine touch tanks, art exhibits, drop-in programs, and interpretive displays.
Hours
Nature Center & Gift Shop
- Tuesday–Saturday
- 8:30 am–4:00 pm
- Monday holidays
- 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Admissions
- All Ages free
Contact
1 Plum Island Turnpike
Newburyport, MA 01950
Managed by Mass Audubon North Shore
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Property Regulations
- Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
- Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
- Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
- Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.
Facilities
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See moreSaturday Morning Birdwatching
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Cedar Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Wenham
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Saturday, September 23
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Family Day at the Bird Banding Station
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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport
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Saturday, September 23
9:30-11:00am
Families - children 6 - 12 years
Wednesday Morning Birding
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Newburyport and vicinity
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Wednesday, September 27
9:30am-12:30pm
Adults
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