Choate Island Day
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
Saturday, September 30th 10am-3pm
Location
Meet at Crane Beach: ?310 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
Then enjoy a quick shuttle and ferry ride to Choate Island
Fees/Admission
Adult, Child, Guided, and Self-guided tickets are available. Admission fees range from $20-45 per person.
Contact Information
Valerie Perini
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Description
Choate Island Day
When: September 30th, 10am-3pm
Where: Crane Wildlife Refuge, Ipswich (meet at Crane Beach)
What: Discover an island treasure in Essex Bay. The public is welcome to explore the island, which is part of the Crane Wildlife Refuge and is home to a variety of animals, plants, and centuries of human history to discover. This island is also the site of the Choate family homestead, the Proctor Barn, the White Cottage, and the final resting place of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Crane. Enjoy spectacular views, guided walks and talks, hands-on activities, historic buildings, and a kids scavenger hunt. Bring the whole family! Choose the guided option to learn about the history and ecology of the Island with our CraneOutdoors guides, or self-guided to explore on your own.Boat transportation will be provided to and from Choate Island from the Crane Beach parking lot. Register in advance, or purchase tickets upon arrival.
Self-guided experience: https://thetrustees.org/event/89474/
Guided Experience (10AM): https://thetrustees.org/event/89470/
Guided Experience (12:30pm): https://thetrustees.org/event/89472/
Photo: Stony StoneGuided Experience (12:30pm): https://thetrustees.org/event/89472/
