Explore the lower Merrimack River ecosystem with Lisa Hutchings and the crew of the Yankee Clipper! We’ll practice hands-on science, use interactive propgs, and look for seabirds, seals, and waterfowl on every trip. Enjoy cruising and learning about this vital part of the area’s natural history.

Please register by 4:00 pm the day before the program.

Instructions and Directions:
Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk at 8:45 am. Bring binoculars and extra layers of clothing. Program runs rain or shine, except during thunderstorm or small-craft advisories. The Yankee Clipper is U. S. Coast Guard-inspected and licensed, with life vests and a toilet.

Location: Merrimack River
Instructor: Lisa Hutchings – Joppa Flats School and Youth Education Coordinator
Audience:
Family(suitable for children 4 – 12 years)
Members:
Adult $28.00, Child $24.00
Nonmembers:
Adult $36.00, Child $32.00

Registration is required.

Joppa Flats Education Center
1 Plum Island Turnpike
Newburyport, MA 01950
joppaflats@massaudubon.org