Description
Most beachgoers head straight for the surf and never look back, but the salt marsh at Duxbury Beach is where the real action is. On this guided exploration, step off the sand and into one of the most productive ecosystems on the Atlantic Coast, searching for the crabs, insects, fish, and wildlife that depend on the marsh for food, shelter, and breeding.
Learn how salt marshes buffer storms, reduce flooding, filter water, and support coastal communities in ways that are almost impossible to replace, and why protecting them matters more than ever. It's a walk that changes the way you see the beach every time you visit.
Mass Audubon is grateful for the generosity of the Duxbury Beach Reservation Inc. for funding this program and for their service and dedication to protecting the critical resource we know as Duxbury Beach.
When
- Thu, Aug 20, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Who
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
Cost
- Adult Members Free
- Adult Nonmembers Free
- Child Members Free
- Child Nonmembers Free
Where
Location: Duxbury Beach, Duxbury
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Questions? Contact us:
- 781-837-9400 [email protected]
Instructors
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Mass Audubon Staff
Instructions
Meet on the ocean side of the Powder Point Bridge at the intersection with Gurnet Rd on Duxbury Beach. After crossing the bridge, there is a small building on the right—let them know you are there for the Mass Audubon program, and they will direct you to park in the small parking lot behind the building. Parking is free for the duration of the program.
Wear foot protection that can get wet. Check in with the instructor upon arrival.