History of Plum Island

If you want to learn about the history of Plum Island, on Massachusetts’s North Shore, the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport is hosting a presentation by Mike Bulger on Monday, July 26th that will explore the history of Plum Island.

The free, one hour Power Point presentation by Mr. Bulger will take you on a trip back into history and you’ll learn about the beginnings of Plum Island in the late 1800s and early 1900s… when people first arrived, the Plum Island Hotel, the early cottages, the new roads and bridges, the lighthouses, and some of the people who first invested in the small barrier island.

This informative and free presentation will take place Parker River National Wildlife Refuge’s auditorium, located in the visitor center at 6 Plum Island Turnpike at 7:00 pm.

Coffee and refreshments will be available for purchase starting at 6:30 pm.

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When

Want to learn about the plants on Plum Island?

The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport is having a one hour program/walk, The Big Picture, tomorrow from 9 to 10 am. The program will discuss the plant life on Plum Island.

Participants should dress for the weather and meet at the Pines Trail on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge,

All programs are free, but space is limited, and advance registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise indicated.

How To Register: Call 978-465-5753 to register.

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Looking for an excuse to head out to the beach this cloudy Sunday morning?

If you would like to help with a Plum Island beach cleanup, BOAT CAMP Inc, Newburyport, is looking for volunteers of all ages to help them with their beach cleanup.

BOAT CAMP Inc. has adopted the stretch of Plum Island beach that spans from Captain’s Fishing Parties’ pier to the South Jetty as it runs along the Merrimack River.

Where To Meet: Meet at the playground on the northern end of Plum Island; BOAT CAMP will provide the gloves and bags. This is a great–and rewarding–way to welcome spring along the Merrimack River’s entrance.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome.

For more information, visit the BOAT CAMP Inc website or call 978-463-2233.

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When

The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is hosting Kids Fishing Day on Saturday, June 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Kids will learn how to cast a line, identify local fish and do some fishing. Poles and bait will be provided in limited quantity.

All family members are encouraged to attend, no registration is required.

Where To Meet: Meet at Parking Lot 1, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Newbury, MA

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When

If you ever wanted to kayak and explore the waters around Plum Island looking for horseshoe crabs, check out the five-hour kayaking adventure being offered by Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport on Sunday and Monday, May 30th and 31st.

Go for a kayaking excursion in the calm waters around Plum Island to secluded areas where horseshoe crabs are visible during the springtime mating season.

This event is co-sponsored by Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport.

Choose one of two sessions.

• Sunday, May 30, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 31, 11:30 – 4:30 p.m.

This event is for families with children ages 7 and up.

Location:

Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.

Fee: $60. Price breaks for double kayaks and personal kayak use.

Registration: Preregistration is required. You can preregister by calling 978-462-9998 or drop in at the Center

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When

The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will be closed due to construction on Monday May 24, 2010.

The visitor center located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport will still be open.

The refuge will re-open on Tuesday May 25, 2010.

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Discovery Day Destination — Joppa Flats, Newburyport, Birding and Seashore Adventures: A Nature Free-For-All!

Discover birding on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, hunt for treasures on Plum Island’s seashores, and hold live sea creatures from our touch tank aquarium.
10 am to 3 pm

Come to the Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport for a full day of free nature activities!

Go birding around Newburyport area hotspots; play the Great Migration Game; explore our salt marsh with Joppa Flats naturalists; or hold live sea creatures from the Center’s touch tank aquarium.

Call in advance to sign up for the 9:30 to 11:30 birding excursion (adults and families with children age 12 and up).

Otherwise, drop in for an hour or stay all day. No preregistration required.

Instructions and Directions: Please dress for the weather, since some activities will take place outdoors.

Where To Meet: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center.

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Looking for an excuse to head out to the beach this Sunday, May 23rd?

If you would like to help with a Plum Island beach cleanup, BOAT CAMP Inc, Newburyport, is looking for volunteers of all ages to help them with their beach cleanup.

BOAT CAMP Inc. has adopted the stretch of Plum Island beach that spans from Captain’s Fishing Parties’ pier to the South Jetty as it runs along the Merrimack River.

Where To Meet: Meet at the playground on the northern end of Plum Island; BOAT CAMP will provide the gloves and bags. This is a great–and rewarding–way to welcome spring along the Merrimack River’s entrance.

After the c leanup, they will be bringing  some tidepool animals to share under the Newburyport Bank tent at the opening celebration of the Clipper City Rail Trail, from noon to 4:00 pm.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome.

For more information, visit the BOAT CAMP Inc website or call 978-463-2233.

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MEET THE SALT MARSH

Teacher-naturalist Lisa Hutchings offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, keeping minds active and hands busy during school break.

This program is for children ages 2 – 12. (Note: Adults must accompany children.)

On Thursday, April 22nd, the program will focus on the Beach. The four hour session runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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

Fee: $5. Pre-registration is not required.

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 If you would like to help with a Plum Island beach cleanup, BOAT CAMP Inc, Newburyport, is looking for volunteers of all ages to help them with their Earth Day beach cleanup on Sunday, April 18th.

BOAT CAMP Inc. has adopted the stretch of Plum Island beach that spans from Captain’s Fishing Parties’ pier to the South Jetty as it runs along the Merrimack River.

Meet at the playground on the northern end of Plum Island; BOAT CAMP will provide the gloves and bags. This is a great–and rewarding–way to welcome spring along the Merrimack River’s entrance.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome.

For more information, visit the BOAT CAMP Inc website or call 978-463-2233.

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