Seeking Snowy Owl: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
| Venue: | Parker River National Wildlife Refuge |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | School Vacation |
Join us for a FREE program on the extraordinary life of owls. Several live owls will be presented by the York Center for Wildlife in York, Maine.
Following the program, we will proceed to the refuge to look for the beautiful snowy owl, our winter visitor from the north. Dress for cold weather and bring binoculars and spotting scope if you have them.
NOTE: Due to the popularity of this program in 2009, two programs will be presented; 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. To assure a seat, please come at 12:00 and enjoy our exhibits! For more information call Parker River National Wildlife Refuge: (978) 465-5753.
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| HOURS | ↑ top |
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presentations at 12:00 and 1:00 p.m
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.mass.gov/dcr/events/sndp2-16.pdf
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, map
Phone: 978-465-5753
The refuge is located ~35 miles north of Boston near the City of Newburyport. From Route 95 take exit 57 and travel east on Route 113, then continue straight onto Route 1A South to the intersection with Rolfe’s Lane for a total of 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Rolfe’s Lane and travel 0.5 miles to its end. Turn right onto the Plum Island Turnpike, and our visitor center will be shortly on the right. If not stopping at our visitor center, continue to travel 2.0 miles crossing the Sgt. Donald Wilkinson Bridge to Plum Island. Take your first right onto Sunset Drive and travel 0.5 miles to the refuge entrance.
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