Mass Audubon Joppa Flats Education Center - Nature preserve in Newburyport - 1 Plum Island Turnpike, USA

It’s a building. If you’re coming here with kids for a field trip or something you may get something out of it. I asked the fellow who was working that day about the area and whatnot, and he said he was just filling in and that he didn’t know anything about the area. He said I probably knew more about it than him. He had little to no information to give me. My kid and I were bored so we left to go to the Parker River Wildlife area for bird watching and trails.

Quick stop, expected more. No trail to walk, contained to fenced area. Beautiful views for birdwatching on the 2nd floor. Small marine life tank as you enter in right.

They have the only known instance of the elusive Northern Hemisphere penguins, totally worth a trip just to see them! 😉🐧🐧🐧🐧

I visited this place as a field trip classroom chaperone for my son last week, beautiful weather that day, and the kids and parents all have great time. There is a beach where kids can collect the shells and also a lot of small crabs- we release them to sea afterwards. This is a place known for bird watching with many boardwalk and two watch stations. We did not visit those due to time. Definitely will come back with family.

The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. There is a spotting scope setup indoors at the window allowing visitors to view the marsh and ocean beyond.

Super educational! They have bird tours every Wednesday and Saturday morning. Kids will love all of there exhibits from their sea creature tank and their bugs on display

A great place to take both large or small groups. The employees are helpful and are eager to teach and answer any questions you have about birds. A great place to spot a wide array of ducks and songbirds.

What an awesome place! Beautiful location, important environmentally, fun. If you have the time to spend the day, do the Audubon Center 1st, then go to the east side of Plum Island, the State/Federal park to see the diverse bird species on the island, then the ocean - great day!