Description
Barrier beaches are among the most dynamic landscapes on Earth, constantly shaped by erosion, deposition, and seasonal forces that redraw the shoreline year after year.
On this guided walk at Duxbury Beach, observe the evidence of coastal geology in action, learning how the beach functions as a protective barrier for inland communities and a critical habitat for nesting birds, shellfish, and dune plants.
Explore the human and environmental pressures that threaten this balance—from erosion-accelerating activities to climate-driven sea level rise—and discover how conservation and careful management work to maintain it.
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
- Sat, Aug 08, 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.