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
- Parking
- Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible
- Restrooms, Universally Accessible
- Picnic Tables
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
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See moreWednesday Morning Birding
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Newburyport and vicinity
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Wednesday, April 24
9:30am-12:30pm
Adults
Ipswich River Homeschool: Chickadees
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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6 classes starting
Wednesday, April 24
10:00am-12:00pm
Adult/Child pairs - 4 - 5 years
Ipswich River Homeschool: Mixed-Age Flock
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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6 classes starting
Wednesday, April 24
1:30-3:30pm
Age 6 - 11
Stay Connected with Joppa Flats
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