Description
Explore a variety of local ecosystems such as a grassy meadow, a freshwater river, or a tide pool on the beach. Take part in wildlife data collection in tide pools, ponds and vernal pools, and engage in conservation projects such as beach grass planting or an organized beach clean-up in this exciting science and conservation club for teens!
The club meets one or two Saturdays a month from September to December. The group meets at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, the Joppa Flats Education Center, and other locations around the North Shore.
Program fee includes all admission, parking and material fees. Locations are subject to change.
Here are the topics and projects for fall:
- September 20 (3-6pm): Beach Clean-up & Microplastics Study
- October 11 (2-5pm): Mushroom Hunting Hike
- October 25 (2-5pm): Canoeing & Macroinvertebrate Study
- November 1 (2-5pm): Winter Birds & Seabirds of Cape Ann
- November 15 (1-4pm): Coastal Wildlife Walk
- December 13 (2-5pm): Winter Mammal Monitoring
- December 20: make-up date if needed

When
- Sat, Sep 20, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Sat, Oct 11, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Sat, Nov 01, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Sat, Nov 15, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Who
Age 13 - 17
Cost
- Child Members $180
- Child Nonmembers $215
Where
Location: Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Questions? Contact us:
- 978-462-9998 [email protected]
Instructors
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Lisa Hutchings - Education Coordinator
Instructions
Details and directions will be shared prior to each meeting by email.