• Tidepools & Tiny Boats

    Northshore Children's Museum 10 Main Street, Peabody, Massachusetts

    Get hands-on with crabs, snails, and other sea life at our touch tank, then design and test your own mini boat to see how much weight it can hold before

  • CoastSweep Cleanup

    As part of the International CoastSweep, join us in removing and categorizing marine debris. The data collected supports efforts to better understand and reduce marine pollution. Meet at Furlong Park

  • Ghost Trap Recovery Project

    Beverly Public Pier 1 Water St.

    Volunteers are needed to assist with sorting, stacking, and disassembling traps being removed from Beverly Harbor as part of the Ghost Trap Recovery Project. Please dress to be in the

  • Coast Connections

    Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center 401 Bridge Street, Salem, Ma 01970 - In the "Green Room"

    Curious about the creatures and ecosystems of Salem Sound? Join Salem Sound Coastwatch educators for drop-in activities and up-close encounters with local specimens that bring our coastal environment to life. A free, family-friendly program at community spaces throughout the region. Event sponsored by Mass Cultural Council. 

  • Water Science Wonders: Dive Into Learning about the Water Cycle 

    Beverly Public Library 32 Essex Street, Beverly, Massachusetts

    Dive into learning about water science wonders with Salem Sound Coastwatch!  Experiment with color mixing and sink-and-float experiments while we follow a raindrop on its journey through the water cycle and our local watershed. This program is for children ages 4-8.  Register here: https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/water-science-wonders-dive-into-learning-about-the-water-cycle-with-salem-sound-coastwatch-3/

  • Salem Sound Birdwatch – Training

    Salem Sound Coastwatch, 12 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

    This training is highly recommended for those who are interested in volunteering for the Salem Sound Birdwatch Winter Waterbird Survey. Novice to expert birders are welcome to join this workshop, which will be held in-person with an option to join via Zoom. Please register on Sign Up Genius and indicate whether you'll be joining virtually… Read More »Salem Sound Birdwatch – Training

  • Salem Sound Birdwatch – December Survey

    Join Salem Sound Coastwatch for our Winter Waterbird Survey to help monitor waterbird populations throughout Salem Sound. This survey is a team-based effort. Volunteers work in small groups led by an experienced team leader, making this a great opportunity for birders of all experience levels. New birders are encouraged to participate, and no prior survey… Read More »Salem Sound Birdwatch – December Survey

  • Sea Creature Camouflage

    Beverly Public Library 32 Essex Street, Beverly, Massachusetts

    Discover how ocean animals hide and hang on with colorful camouflage activities and a sticky barnacle station. Please register on the Beverly Library Event page.