EVENT IS FULL.
From Ice Age to Climate Change: A Walking Tour of Newburyport’s Waterfront
Friday, September 15, 2023
Date & Time
Friday, September 15, 2023
Time(s):
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Reservation Required
This event has reached registration capacity, please email jmacone@merrimack.org to be added to a waitlist.
Description
Join MRWC’s John Macone for an amble along Newburyport’s waterfront, where we will explore the hidden past of the Merrimack River’s evolution — including the remnants of the Ice Age, Native American settlements and burial grounds, the long forgotten natural waterfront, the dramatically shifting sands of Plum Island. We’ll also look at the impact of climate change on Newburyport and the local coast.
This tour lasts about an hour, and requires walking about a mile and a half on sidewalks and the riverfront rail trail.
Weather Restrictions
Participants will be contacted by email on the day of the event if it is cancelled due to weather.
Accessibility
Accessible / Wheelchair or stroller accommodating
Dog Friendly
Parking Available
Restrooms Available
Event Category
- Early Settlement
- History
- Maritime
- Nature / Science
- Walking Tour