See The Terns of Woodbridge Island Via Kayak, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, June 20th

June 18, 2009

When: Saturday, June 20, 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA

EXPLORE THE MERRIMACK RIVER ESTUARY AND THE TERNS OF WOODBRIDGE ISLAND

Want to explore the Merrimack River Estuary and observe the terns on Woodbridge Island from the water?

On Saturday, June 20th, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, and Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport, are co-sponsoring a kayaking tour of the Merrimack RIver Estuary, including the islands in the estuary, such as Woodbrige Island, which are popular summer birding habitats for terns.

If you go, you’ll paddle your kayak around the islands in the Merrimack River estuary and observe terns in their natural element. Kayak and equipment rental are all included in the fee.

Location

Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.

Fee

$60 for Mass Audubon members; $70 for non-members.

Pre-registration is required. To register for the course, call 978-462-9998.

About Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center

Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats, located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, is a natural history education center that is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 to 4:00 pm.

For information about additional programs and events, call 978-462-9998 or visit the Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center website.