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.
![Boys going insect netting in a meadow](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/sanctuaries/ipswich-river/images/boys-going-insect-netting-in-a-meadow-750/432045-1-eng-US/boys-going-insect-netting-in-a-meadow-750.jpg)
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 Conservation Club members on excursion](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/sanctuaries/ipswich-river/images/ir-teen-conservation-club-members-excursion-750/360846-1-eng-US/ir-teen-conservation-club-members-excursion-750.jpg)
Teen Programs
Teenagers looking to help build a strong environmental ethic can get real behind-the-scenes conservation experience.
![three preschool girls looking at a bowl outside](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/0/2/8/6/1606820-1-eng-US/899eaaf6e6ef-IRWS_Preschool_Girls-Outside-1920x1280.jpg)
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.
![Three canoes with two people in each paddling down a river. Dead trees and green vegetation on the banks are in front of them.](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/5/4/2/1/1601245-2-eng-US/af64c1599724-Ipwich-River-September-2022-19-1920x1280-.jpg)
Canoe Rentals
Experience the Ipswich River by canoe, May-October, weather permitting.
![Woman standing in front of red cabin holding a chickadee](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/5/1/9/9/1659915-1-eng-US/15d199926771-JVillone_Innermost_750.jpg)
Cabin Rental
Rent a small, rustic cabin that provides Mass Audubon members a pioneer-like experience at night.
![four canoes resting on land offer the river.](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/6/7/7/6/1606776-1-eng-US/90452675fe32-IR_KForesto-8186_1920x1280.jpg)
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 AllIntroduction to Education Volunteering: Marine Habitats & Touch Tanks
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Tuesday, July 2
8:30-11:30am
Adults
Feed the Beach Creatures: Salt Marsh Inhabitants
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Wednesday, July 3
4:00-5:30pm
Families - children 4 - 15 years
Meet Beach Creatures & More
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Friday, July 5
10:00am-3:00pm
Families - children 3 & up
The Wonder and the Wow: Puffin & Sea Bird Cruise
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Saturday, July 6
7:30am-5:30pm
Adults
Feed the Beach Creatures: Rocky Shore Residents
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Wednesday, July 10
4:00-5:30pm
Families - children 4 - 15 years
All Family Field Trip: Birds on the River
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Thursday, July 11
10:00am-12:00pm
Families - children 4 - 11 years
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.