Programs & Activities at Ipswich River
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary offers a wide variety of programs for people of all ages. Whether you're new to nature or an outdoors aficionado, there's something for everyone.

Family Fun
Ready for some outdoor adventure? We’ve got all kinds of fun programs and activities for you and your friends and family!

Teen Programs
Teenagers looking to help build a strong environmental ethic can get real behind-the-scenes conservation experience.

Nature Preschool
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary is proud to offer a nature preschool for 3–5-year-olds located at Endicott Wildlife Sanctuary in Wenham.

Canoe Rentals
Experience the Ipswich River by canoe, May-October, weather permitting.

Cabin Rental
Rent a small, rustic cabin that provides Mass Audubon members a pioneer-like experience at night.

Camping
Perkins Island is the sanctuary's only camping area providing a wilderness-type setting at the sanctuary for canoeists.
Upcoming Programs on the North Shore
See AllBig Night: The Frog and Salamander Migration Celebration
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Saturday, April 12
Sessions from 5:30-7:30pm
Adults & Families - 4 - 17
Introduction to Education Volunteering: The Tide Pools of Plum Island
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Tuesday, April 15
8:30am-12:30pm
Adults
Ipswich Ramble
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Friday, April 18
8:00-11:00am
Adults
Family Open House: Caring for the Coast
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Saturday, April 19
10:00am-3:00pm
Families - children 3 - 14 years
Silk Painting for Families with Susan Quateman
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Saturday, April 19
2:00-3:30pm
Families - children 5 - 17
April Vacation Adventure Days: Ages 7 & 8
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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4 classes starting
Tuesday, April 22
8:30am-3:00pm
Age 5 - 11
Programs for Schools
We offer hands-on, nature-based education programs for students both onsite and offsite. We can work with you to develop a curriculum that meets your needs.
Programs for Groups
Book an educational nature-based programs for your garden club, senior center, historical group, Scout troop, or other club or organization.