Join us for These Fun, FREE Programs at
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in
June 2008!

REGISTRATION
All programs are FREE but space is LIMITED and advanced registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise indicated.  Please call 978-465-5753 to register.  Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from a staff member.  Please note that outdoor programs may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.  Please visit us on the web for more information http://parkerriver.fws.gov.  If you have special needs requests for these programs, please contact us at least two weeks prior to the event so that we may contact you. 

   

GO FISH! Kids Fishing Day
Saturday, June 7th, 9am-Noon

Plum Island offers some of the best surf fishing around, so celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week with your children by coming to our Kids Fishing Day!  Kids will learn how to cast a line, how to identify local fish, and try their hand at fishing along the beach.  Fun for the whole family!  Meet at the first parking lot at Sandy Point State Reservation at the southern end of Plum Island. 
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

 

 

 

Saturday Evening Birding
Saturday, June 7th, 6:30pm-Sunset, Ages 8 and Older
Accompany Refuge Volunteer, Sue McGrath, for a guided bird walk exploring this Important Bird Area.  We’ll discuss the birds and see a variety of birds that nest on the Refuge.  Interpretive materials are provided. All skill levels are welcome including children age 8 and older accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy, walking shoes. Meet on the Refuge at the parking lot 1.        

 

 

Refuge History Tour
Saturday, June 14th, and Saturday June 28th, 11am-Noon, Ages 12 and Older

Did you know that Plum Island was once home to several hotels, farms, camps, and steamship visits?  Come learn about the unique history of Parker River and Plum Island in this exciting history tour.  We will drive to different spots and walk ~1/2 mile on hard ground and sand.  Participants should wear comfortable shoes and bring bug spray.  Meet at Refuge Parking Lot 1. 

 

Tidepooling For Kids
Saturday June 21st, 8-9:30am, Ages 4-12
Hermit crabs, periwinkles and urchins, Oh MY!  Introduce your child to the wonderful world of tidepools in this terrific outdoor program.  We will be walking in rocky and wet areas so parental supervision and sturdy shoes are a must! Shorts or pants that can be rolled up are recommended.  Meet at the first parking lot at Sandy Point State Reservation at the southern end of Plum Island.   

 

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Summer Camp Days 2008

It’s time again for fun day camps at Parker River!  These camps are FREE but require advance registration and are limited to 10 participants.  To register your child for camp, please call Supervisory Park Ranger Kate Toniolo at 978-465-5753 ext 210

 

Sense of Wonder Pre-school Camp
June 10th-13th, 9am-12pm, Ages 3-4
Eco-hero Rachel Carson once said, “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder…he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.”  In this summer camp, we’ll take those words to heart and introduce you and your preschooler to the wonders of nature all around us.  We will explore and create, laying the foundation for a life long connection to wildlife, nature and the world around us.  Kids must attend all three days of camp, must dress for indoor and outdoor activities and bring a lunch.  One parent is REQUIRED to attend this camp with the child.  Siblings are not allowed to attend.  You must attend all four days of camp, and dress for indoor and outdoor activities.  Snacks will be provided. (Please let staff know of any food allergies.) 

Habitat Heroes Camp
June 30th-July 3rd, 10am-2pm, Ages 5-7
A habitat is where an animal finds everything it needs to survive, and the refuge is full of them!  Come explore the different habitats of the refuge and learn about ways you can help wildlife and their habitats during this fun, interactive camp!  Kids must attend all four days of camp, must dress for indoor and outdoor activities and bring a lunch.  Snacks will be provided. (Please let staff know of any food allergies.) 

 

Ocean Investigations Camp
August 12th-15th, 10am-3pm, Ages 8-10
Do you love the beach?  Have you ever wondered just what’s out there in the ocean?  Join us for an exploration of coastal habitats and discover the wonders of the Atlantic in this fun, interactive camp!  Kids must attend all four days of camp, must dress for indoor and outdoor activities and bring a lunch.  Snacks will be provided. (Please let staff know of any food allergies.) 

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