Felix Neck Wildlife SanctuaryNature Experiences 2020

Nature Adventures for Children, Families & AdultsKayak Tours | Wildlife Encounters | Sanctuary Supper at Home

Photos by Liz Dengenis + Lanny McDowell

CREATURE FEATUREWe will get a chance to take a look at the critter of choice, (seasonally dependent), and make crafts!

Choose Your Adventure!

REPTILE-RAMAReptiles are an amazing group of animals. Are they slimy? Cold-blooded? What makes a reptile a reptile? We’ll answer these questions and more while learning about snakes and turtles when exploring their natural habitats!

FAMILY BIRDING 101 Families are invited to explore the Sanctuary in search of resident and migrating birds. Learn how to use binoculars, your eyes, and your ears to find and identify birds.

NATURE ADVENTURES AT FELIX NECK

We are able to offer unique experiences exploring the Sanctuary with groups of up

to 11 people* and a personal naturalist guide. With expeditions ranging from story

time visits with live critters to dissecting owl pellets to quiet contemplation there is

something for everyone at Felix Neck.

Pricing based on group size:

2 - 5 People $150 / hour 6 - 9 People $250 / hour

*groups are expected to be within the same household or quaran-team for safety reasons, and must include at least one responsible adult. All party members must be included at registration

Please contact 508.627.4850 or felixneck@massaudubon.org to register and for all our safety protocols

TALENTED TALONS Discover the physical and behavioral traits that birds of prey like hawks and osprey have. Join us to take a closer look at our resident osprey, found right on our property every summer!

GUIDED WALK Take a guided walk around the sanctuary. Topics of choice include: climate change, wild edibles, birds and many more!

TANK TIMEIt’s feeding time at Felix Neck! Meet our resident animals and learn about these critters during their feeding time.

SEASHORE DISCOVERYMeet amazing creatures of the sea! Take a short walk through the forest to a protected beach where you will explore shallow waters with dip nets and use a large seine net to catch fish, crabs, and other pond wildlife! Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and don’t forget your hat, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.

ACCESS-ABLE GUIDED TOURSCall or email to schedule: 508.627.4850 / felixneck@massaudubon.orgTo provide access for all, we ask for a donation if you are ableOur Access-Able program provides an opportunity to explore Felix Neck by those with limited mobility. Led by Sanctuary staff on our golf cart, this one-hour guided tour will highlight the property’s woodlands, marshes, and beach habitats. Groups are limited to 2 people.

Kayak Tour Expeditions GUIDED KAYAK TOURSJoin a Felix Neck naturalist for an exploration of Sengekontacket Pond. Paddle by Sarson’s Island to see nesting shorebirds feed and frolic. Explore the salt marsh and search for pond wildlife. All trips focus on the natural history of saltwater communities found on Martha’s Vineyard. Daytime, sunset and moonrise tour available.

Pricing based on group size:

2 - 5 Explorers $350 2-hour program; 6 - 9 Explorers $600 2-hour program

*groups are expected to be within the same household or quaran-team for safety reasons, and must include at least one responsible adult. All party members must be included at registration.

KAYAK & STAND UP PADDLE BOARD (SUP) QUESTSMonday - Friday Members: $50/person; Nonmembers: $60/person

Enjoy Sengekontacket Pond on this self-guided tour. Rhyming quest clues (think: treasure hunt!) will help you uncover the story of the pond’s people, places, and wildlife. Single and double kayaks and two SUPs available; call to reserve for up to 2.5 hours; boats and SUPs must be returned by 3:30pm.

MARINE DISCOVERY TOURTwo hour tour; $750 up to 10 people, $900 up to 20 people pending state reccomendations

Cruise from Oak Bluffs Harbor with a Felix Neck naturalist to explore the waters of Vineyard Sound aboard The Skipper. We check traps for crabs, fish, and shellfish that live in the water surrounding the island. Participants will have a chance to look at the catch up-close and try scup fishing if time permits.

MORNING MEDITATION & LABYRINTH WALK Come with your own intention and see what the labyrinth has to offer as you’re guided through this seated and walking meditation.Limited to 4 participants

Sanctuary SupperAt Home

Eating to Save the Planet

Learn More & Register felixneck@massaudubon.org

508.627.4850

Climate change. Biodiversity. Human health. What’s the connection? Food.

Are you hungry for change? Join Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary and wellness entrepreneur Ky Keenan,

the founder of Not Your Sugar Mamas, Frankie’s Flatbreads, and Well Retreats, to bring high-vibe living Plant-Based Experiences into your home.

Choose from our 4 curated experiences for up to 10 guests that can be hosted as a brunch, lunch, or dinner in the privacy of your home. This fantastic event will be the highlight of your

summer- all for a good cause! Half of the fee for these events will support Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary’s climate education,

conservation, and advocacy programs on Martha’s Vineyard.

Bliss $3,500-$5,000 2 hoursEnjoy hand-crafted cocktails infused with local wild herbs and pure, organic CBD tinctures paired with a deliciously colorful array of plant-based small bites. Chef and holistic nutritionist Ky Keenan will share the health benefits of CBD and why these mixtures can infuse a feeling of euphoria and relaxation and introduce you to the

curious world of medicinal herbs and plants.

Savory Soiree with Medicinal Mushrooms $6,000 3 hoursEat your way through the miraculous kingdom of mushrooms. These delights will be partnered with apoptogenic cocktails. Enjoy Chef Ky Keenan’s signature Shroom offerings that infuses unique mushrooms like cordyceps and reishi see blended with wild edible herbs. Chef Ky Keenan believes these special fungi provide benefits to your energy, brain, hormones, and immune system. You can experience how incredible mushrooms can make us feel!

Paella Party $10,000 4 hoursKy spent years living in Barcelona where she discovered her love of cooking and the craft of using herbs and spices to produce deep, rich flavorful meals. Your Paella party is designed to start in the late afternoon and languish into the evening. To begin, graze boards of plant-based plant-based cheeses, and garnishes, olives, and bread, and then enjoy tastes of artisanal Tapas paired with fresh Island-inspired sangria. For the main meal, our team will build your colorful, delicious Paella over an open flame - guests are welcome to participate!

Explore forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats at our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary. This program will encourage kids to actively investigate and observe their surroundings, make their own discoveries, appreciate nature, and most of all have fun! Our program incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, and more!Email felixneck@massaudubon.org to register

Quaran-team Nature Adventuresfor Kids

Monday, July 13th - Friday, October 9th9:30am - 3:00pm$450/day members per group; $500/day nonmembers per group

Day-long Programs for ages entering K-8th grade

offered Monday, We dnesday, and Friday (Tues, Thurs for rain days)

Open to 2-5 kids from the same Quaran-team (A quaranteam is a bubble of people who create their own tight-knit social circle that doesn’t interact with others outside their group.)

Volunteer Opportunities

GARDEN VOLUNTEER WORK DAYThursdays, July 9 - September 25 | 1 - 3 pmFREE

Help our garden grow! Work alongside our knowledgeable garden volunteers and learn about which plants provide food for Island butterflies and birds. Come for the knowledge but stay for the experience and fun! Bring your own tools and register in advance to secure your spot, limited to 5 participants. Email felixneck@massaudubon.org to register

Explore Nature at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary!

Discover some of the Vineyard’s most important natural treasures and spectacular views! Enjoy four miles of walking trails along scenic shorelines, woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. See birds, butterflies, wildflowers, sea life, and much more. Explore at your own pace or take a guided program with our teacher-naturalists. Visitmassaudubon.org/felixneck.

Sanctuary Staff

Suzan Bellincampi: Sanctuary Director

Josey Kirkland: Education Manager

Liz Dengenis: Education Coordinator

Philip Hunsaker: Property Manager

Liz Cosgrove: Office Manager

Ryan Ofsthun: Preschool Director

Christina Raichle: Preschool Teacher

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary(508) 627-4850P.O. Box 494, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568100 Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown, MA 02539felixneck@massaudubon.orgmassaudubon.org/felixneck

Directions:Felix Neck is located on the Edgartown side of the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road approximately two miles from the intersection of Beach Road in Edgartown, and five miles from State Road in Vineyard Haven. Look for a blue-and-white sign with the Mass Audubon logo. Follow the wooded drive 3/4 mile to the parking area.

Sanctuary AdmissionMembers: FreeNonmember Adults: $4Nonmember Children: $3Seniors (ages 65+): $3Children under 3: Free

Nature Center HoursMonday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pmSaturday - Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm* *Seasonally

TrailsOpen daily, dawn to dusk

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Photo by Liz Dengenis