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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
PROGRAM BROCHURE
massaudubon.org/wellfleetbay 508-349-2615
June 1–September 4, 2017
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Family Programs & Activities Pre-registration required. Register online or by phone.
Creature Feature Meet the creeping, crawling, swimming, climbing creatures of
the sanctuary. We’ll look at live animals that live at the
sanctuary and then engage in a related craft or activity.
Everyone will have a chance to touch critters and artifacts.
Mondays, June 26–August 28, 2–3 PM
Thursdays, June 29–August 31, 2–3 PM; No program July 20.
$8 M/$10 NM for adults and children age 2 and older with
caregiver. Siblings under age 2 are welcome at no charge.
Small Fries: Nature Adventures for Preschoolers Dip your preschooler’s toes into nature with an interactive
story, an outdoor adventure, and a fun craft to take home.
Wednesdays, June 28–August 30, 10:30–11:30 AM
Fridays, July 7–August 25, 10:30–11:30 AM
$8 M/$10 NM for adults and children ages 2–6 with
caregiver. Siblings under age 2 are welcome at no charge.
Fish Printing Meet live fish and learn how these aquatic creatures are
perfectly adapted for life underwater. Then paint a fish replica
with a beautiful array of colors to create a print on paper or a
t-shirt to take home. Paper is provided; bring your own t-shirt.
All attendees must be registered.
Tuesdays, June 27–August 29, 3:30–4:30 PM
Fridays, June 30–September 1, 3:30–4:30 PM
$8 M/$10 NM for all ages.
Turtle Prowl Look for diamondback terrapins, a threatened species of salt
marsh turtle. During June and July we’ll walk along sanctuary
trails in search of nesting turtles. In August and September we
hope to find or release hatchlings. Wear comfortable walking
shoes and be prepared to walk up to 2 miles.
Saturdays, June 17, 24 and July 1, 4:30–6 PM
Mondays, August 21 and 28, 4:30–6 PM
Friday, August 25, 4:30–6 PM
Saturday, September 2, 4:30–6 PM
$10 M/$12 NM for adults and children age 6 and older.
Special Events for Families Pre-registration required. Register online or by phone.
Does a Fiddler Crab Fiddle? Join authors Corinne Demas and Artemis Roehrig for a
reading and signing of their picture book Does A Fiddler Crab
Fiddle? and learn about the natural history of fiddler crabs. This
book was inspired by the seven summers Artemis spent
working at the Wellfleet Bay Natural History Day Camp. The
program will be followed by an optional visit to the salt marsh
to explore fiddler crab habitat.
Thursday, July 27, 4–5 PM
Free with Sanctuary Admission; Proceeds from book sales to
benefit Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
Birds of Prey—Live! Join Norman Smith from Mass
Audubon’s Blue Hills Trailside Museum
for an exciting opportunity to meet live
birds of prey up-close. Discover the
unique adaptations of hawks, owls,
eagles, and falcons and learn which
species call Massachusetts home.
Thursday, August 3, 4–5 PM
$8 M/$10 NM; age 2 and younger free of
charge.
Look Inside: Table of Contents
Family Walks & Special Events...................... Pages 1 & 2
Family Cruises.................................................. Page 3
Special Events for Adults............................... Page 3
Kayak Trips....................................................... Page 4
Scenic Cruises.................................................. Page 4
Birding and Wildlife Programs..................... Page 5
June Calendar................................................... Page 5
July & August Calendars................................. Pages 6 & 7
Day Camps & Field Schools.......................... Page 8
Plan Your Visit.................................................. Page 8
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Just for Children and Families
Guided Family Walks Pre-registration required. Register online or by phone.
Seashore Ramble Use dip nets and magnifiers to search for swimming, flying, and
burrowing wildlife on the sanctuary’s beach at low tide. Our
walk to the beach will take us through five different natural
communities. We hope to see crabs, turtles, fish, and a lot
more!
$10 M/$12 NM, children age 4 and older with caregiver.
Sun June 11 1:30–4 PM
Wed June 21 1:30–4 PM
Mon June 26 10 AM–12:30 PM
Wed June 28 10 AM–12:30 PM
Fri June 30 10 AM–12:30 PM
Mon July 3 1:30–4 PM
Tue July 4 1:30–4 PM
Wed July 5 1:30–4 PM
Wed July 12 10 AM–12:30 PM
Thu July 13 10 AM–12:30 PM
Fri July 14 10 AM–12:30 PM
Mon July 17 10 AM–12:30 PM
Tue July 18 1:30–4 PM
Wed July 19 1:30–4 PM
Tue July 25 10 AM–12:30 PM
Wed July 26 10 AM–12:30 PM
Fri July 28 10 AM–12:30 PM
Mon July 31 10 AM–12:30 PM
Wed August 2 1:30–4 PM
Thu August 3 1:30–4 PM
Fri August 4 1:30–4 PM
Mon August 7 1:30–4 PM
Thu August 10 10 AM–12:30 PM
Fri August 11 10 AM–12:30 PM
Mon August 14 10 AM–12:30 PM
Tue August 15 10 AM–12:30 PM
Wed August 16 1:30–4 PM
Thu August 17 1:30–4 PM
Fri August 18 1:30–4 PM
Thu August 24 10 AM–12:30 PM
Fri August 25 10 AM–12:30 PM
Mon August 28 1:30–4 PM
Tue August 29 10 AM–12:30 PM
Fri September 1 1:30–4 PM
Sun September 3 1:30–4 PM
The Big Catch: Seining in the Tidal Creeks Wade into the water with large seine nets to catch fish,
shrimp, and other creatures.
$10 M/$12 NM, children age 6 and older with caregiver.
Sat June 24 1:30–4 PM
Tue June 27 10 AM–12:30 PM
Fri June 30 1:30–4 PM
Thu July 6 1:30–4 PM
Fri July 7 1:30–4 PM
Mon July 10 10 AM–12:30 PM
Tue July 11 10 AM–12:30 PM
Mon July 17 1:30–4 PM
Tue July 18 10 AM–12:30 PM
Fri July 21 1:30–4 PM
Mon July 24 10 AM–12:30 PM
Thu July 27 10 AM–12:30 PM
Mon July 31 1:30–4 PM
Tue August 1 1:30–4 PM
Wed August 2 10 AM–12:30 PM
Mon August 7 10 AM–12:30 PM
Tue August 8 10 AM–12:30 PM
Mon August 14 1:30–4 PM
Tue August 15 1:30–4 PM
Mon August 21 1:30–4 PM
Tue August 22 1:30–4 PM
Wed August 30 1:30–4 PM
Thu August 31 10 AM–12:30 PM
Mon September 4 1:30–4 PM
Tiny Wonders Explore four different habitats including the forest, fresh water,
brackish water, and salt marsh in search of the tiny creatures
that live there.
$8 M/$10 NM, children age 4 and older with caregiver.
Wed June 28 1:30–3 PM
Mon July 3 10–11:30 AM
Thu July 6 10–11:30 AM
Mon July 10 1:30–3 PM
Tue July 11 1:30–3 PM
Wed July 12 1:30–3 PM
Thu July 13 1:30–3 PM
Thu July 20 10–11:30 AM
Mon July 24 1:30–3 PM
Thu July 27 1:30–3 PM
Fri July 28 1:30–3 PM
Tue August 1 10–11:30 AM
Thu August 3 10–11:30 AM
Tue August 8 1:30–3 PM
Wed August 9 1:30–3 PM
Fri August 11 1:30–3 PM
Wed August 16 10–11:30 AM
Thu August 17 10–11:30 AM
Mon August 21 10–11:30 AM
Tue August 22 10–11:30 AM
Wed August 23 1:30–3 PM
Thu August 24 1:30–3 PM
Tue August 29 1:30–3 PM
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Cruises and Special Events
Nauset Marsh Family Cruise Cruise through Nauset Marsh on a partially-shaded
pontoon boat and learn about the creatures that live in the
marsh. We’ll pull up a crab trap, an eel pot, and a lobster pot
and may even see seals. Of all our boat programs, this one is
best suited for preschoolers.
$40 M/$50 NM for adults, $30 M/$40 NM for ages 2–17
Sun June 25 10–11:30 AM
Thu June 29 2–3:30 PM
Mon July 3 12–1:30 PM
Fri July 7 3–4:30 PM
Tue July 11 11 AM–12:30 PM
Fri July 14 1–2:30 PM
Tue July 18 11 AM–12:30 PM
Thu July 20 1–2:30 PM
Tue July 25 11 AM–12:30 PM
Wed July 26 12–1:30 PM
Fri July 28 1–2:30 PM
Tue August 1 12–1:30 PM
Wed August 2 11 AM–12:30 PM
Mon August 7 9–10:30 AM
Wed August 9 10–11:30 AM
Fri August 11 12–1:30 PM
Tue August 15 3–4:30 PM
Wed August 23 10–11:30 AM
Thu August 24 11 AM–12:30 PM
Tue August 29 2–3:30 PM
Fri September 1 12–1:30 PM
Marine Life Cruise Cruise from Sesuit Harbor in Dennis into Cape Cod Bay
aboard the Albatross to look for marine creatures. Our
naturalists will use a plankton net, scallop drag, and fish pots
to bring up fish, crabs, shellfish, and plankton for you to see
and touch. This is a very popular family trip!
Wednesdays, July 12–August 23, 6–8 PM
$42 M/$52 NM for adults, $32 M/$42 NM for ages 4–17
North Beach Island Adventure Join a Wellfleet Bay naturalist for a short boat trip over to
North Beach Island, a remote barrier beach in Chatham
where seals are plentiful. We’ll comb the beach and the
wrackline to see what natural treasures we discover. Be
prepared to walk up to 2 miles in soft sand.
Fridays, July 21 and August 4, 2:30–4:30 PM
$40 M/$50 NM for adults, $30 M/$40 NM for ages 6–17
Family Cruises & Explorations
Pre-registration required. Register online or by phone.
Special Events for Adults Pre-registration required. Register online or by phone. Baby Birds: An Artist Looks Into the Nest with
Julie Zickefoose In 2002, artist, writer, and naturalist Julie Zickefoose began to
draw and paint wild nestlings day by day, bearing witness to
their swift growth eventually documenting 17 species over 13
years. Her book Baby Birds is the enchanting result. Join Julie
as she shares her influences and artistic process.
Friday, July 14, 7–8 PM
$5 M/$7 M
What's Next for Climate Change in an Era of
"Alternative Facts?" How can we continue to make progress on climate change
when the US federal government isn’t addressing the issue?
Join Dr. Phil Duffy, President of Woods Hole Research
Center and Daniel Brown, Mass Audubon’s Climate Change
Program Coordinator, as they discuss vehicles for making
progress at local to global scales. This program is
co-sponsored with Woods Hole Research Center.
Thursday, August 10, 5:30–7 PM
Free
Saving Sea Turtles: Preventing Extinction This film highlights the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of
sea turtles that washed up “cold-stunned” on the beaches of
Cape Cod Bay in the fall of 2014 and highlights the critical role
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary plays in rescuing cold-stunned
turtles. The screening will take place at Wellfleet Harbor
Actors Theater’s Julie Harris Stage.
Sunday, August 13, 3–4:30 PM
Tickets are $12/person and available for purchase at
www.what.org.
Special Birding Programs
Birds of the Salt Marsh Salt marshes are used by a surprising diversity of birds. Many
of them are secretive and rarely seen such as bitterns, salt
marsh sparrows, and rails. Join a Wellfleet Bay naturalist at
Fort Hill in Eastham to look for these elusive species and
other, less-secretive marsh birds.
Tuesday, August 1, 9–11 AM
$10 M/$12 NM
Birding With Technology Join Science Coordinator Mark Faherty for a look at the
ways technology has advanced birding. Learn the basics of
Ebird and sample some of the best birding apps.
Saturday, June 3, 10–11:30 AM
$12 M/$14 NM
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On the Water
Scenic Cruises Pre-registration required. Register online or by phone.
Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise Cruise through Nauset Marsh in a pontoon boat in search of
shorebirds and other wildlife. Learn about salt marsh
ecology and the cultural history of the area. We hope to spot
seals and a variety of birds.
$40 M/$50 NM
Thu June 22 10–11:30 AM
Sat June 24 1–2:30 PM
Tue June 27 3–4:30 PM
Thu July 6 11 AM–12:30 PM
Mon July 10 1–2:30 PM
Thu July 13 3–4:30 PM
Fri July 21 10–11:30 AM
Mon July 24 1–2:30 PM
Thu July 27 3–4:30 PM
Thu August 3 9–10:30 AM
Fri August 4 10–11:30 AM
Tues August 8 12–1:30 PM
Thu August 10 2–3:30 PM
Fri August 18 9–10:30 AM
Mon August 21 12–1:30 PM
Tue August 22 1–2:30 PM
Fri August 25 3–4:30 PM
Sat September 2 9–10:30 PM
Tern Island Birding Join an experienced naturalist for an excursion to Mass
Audubon’s Tern Island, a 28-acre island in Chatham.
Friday, June 23, 1–3 PM
Wednesday, August 2, 10 AM–Noon
Tuesday, August 8, 2:30–4:30 PM
Wednesday, August 16, 9–11 AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2:30–4:30 PM
Wednesday, August 30, 9–11 AM
Sunday, September 3, 12–2 PM
$40 M/$50 NM
South Monomoy Birding Bird the remote, southern tip of South Monomoy in search
of shorebirds, terns, waterfowl, and seals. Be prepared for
walking in soft sand and through poison ivy.
Thursday, July 27, 9 AM–1 PM
Thursdays, August 3–31, 9 AM–1 PM
Thursdays, September 7, 14; 9 AM–1 PM
$80 M/$90 NM
Birding by Kayak in Nauset Marsh In the late summer Nauset Marsh becomes a hot-spot for
viewing large numbers of migratory shorebirds and terns.
This naturalist-led kayak trip will bring you to the best spots
in the marsh for viewing shorebirds. Previous kayaking
experience is required.
Wednesdays, August 9 and August 23, 3–6 PM
Saturday, September 2, 11 AM–2 PM
$50 M/$55 NM
Twilight Kayak Trip Paddle on a chain of freshwater ponds in Wellfleet as the stars
come out at twilight or the full moon shines on the water.
$50 M/$55 NM
Thu July 13 6–8 PM
Tue July 18 6–8 PM
Thu July 27 6–8 PM
Thu August 3 6–8 PM
Thu August 10 6–8 PM
Thu August 17 6–8 PM
Thu August 24 6–8 PM
Kayak Trip Explore the winding tidal rivers, quiet bays, and scenic
marshes of Cape Cod during kayak trips.
$50 M/$55 NM
Sat June 10 10 AM–1 PM Great Island
Sat June 17 1–4 PM Great Island
Fri June 23 10 AM–1 PM Nauset Marsh
Wed June 28 2–4:30 PM Pleasant Bay
Sat July 1 2–5 PM Great Island
Wed July 5 9 AM–Noon Nauset Marsh
Fri July 7 9 AM–Noon Great Island
Wed July 12 2–5 PM Nauset Marsh
Fri July 14 2–5 PM Great Island
Sun July 16 1–3:30 PM Pleasant Bay
Wed July 19 9 AM–Noon Nauset Marsh
Fri July 21 9 AM–Noon Great Island
Sun July 23 12–3 PM Nauset Marsh
Wed July 26 2–5 PM Nauset Marsh
Fri July 28 2–5 PM Great Island
Sun July 30 1–3:30 PM Pleasant Bay
Wed August 2 9 AM–Noon Nauset Marsh
Fri August 4 9 AM–Noon Great Island
Sun August 6 1–3:30 PM Pleasant Bay
Fri August 11 2–5 PM Great Island
Sun August 13 1–3:30 PM Pleasant Bay
Wed August 16 9–11:30 AM Pleasant Bay
Fri August 18 9 AM–Noon Great Island
Sun August 20 12–3 PM Nauset Marsh
Fri August 25 2–5 PM Great Island
Sun August 27 1–3:30 PM Pleasant Bay
Wed August 30 9–11:30 AM Pleasant Bay
Fri September 1 9 AM–Noon Great Island
Recent paddling experience and swimming ability are
required of each participant. All equipment is provided.
Directions to meeting locations given upon registration.
Children ages 12–17 are welcome with an adult.
Kayak Trips
Pre-registration required. Register by phone or in person.
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Birding & Wildlife Programs
Early Birds Walk at Wellfleet Bay Experience the best of morning bird activity with a
Wellfleet Bay naturalist on this walk along sanctuary trails.
This walk is appropriate for birders of all levels.
Sundays, July 16–August 20, 8–10 AM
Tuesdays, July 4–August 29, 8–10 AM
Thursdays, June 1–August 31, 8–10 AM
$10 M/$12 NM
In Search of Horseshoe Crabs and Shorebirds Join Sanctuary Director Bob Prescott on this guided walk to
the sanctuary's tidal flats and learn about the connection
between horseshoe crabs and shorebirds and about
Wellfleet Bay’s horseshoe crab research.
Sunday, June 4, 8–10 AM
$10 M/$12 NM
Full Moon Hike On this evening walk at the sanctuary we’ll look and listen for
nocturnal wildlife as the sun sets and the moon rises.
Friday, June 9, 7:30–9 PM
Saturday, July 8, 8–9:30 PM
Tuesday, August 8, 7:30–9 PM
Monday, September 4, 6:30–8 PM
$8 M/$10 NM
What’s Up at Wellfleet Bay? Everyday there is something new to discover at the
sanctuary. Join a Wellfleet Bay naturalist to see what’s in
bloom and search for birds and other wildlife. Each week
brings change to the natural community at Wellfleet Bay.
Thursdays, July 6, 13, 27 and August 3–31; 11 AM–12:30 PM
$8 M/$10 NM
In Search of Shorebirds Summer and fall are the best time to experience shorebird
migration on Cape Cod. We’ll explore the sanctuary in search
of willets, whimbrels, plovers, and peeps.
Mondays, July 24, 31 and August 7, 9–11 AM
Mondays, August 14, 21, 28; 2–4 PM
$10 M/$12 NM
Discovering Butterflies on Cape Cod Search for butterflies with Science Coordinator and
butterfly enthusiast Mark Faherty.
Wednesdays, July 19 and August 16, 9:30–11 AM
$10 M/$12 NM
Whimbrels at Wellfleet Bay With their striking, long, curved beaks, whimbrel are always an
exciting bird to observe. Join Sanctuary Director Bob Prescott
for this evening stroll by the bay.
Sunday, August 27, 4–6 PM
$10 M/$12 NM
Guided Sanctuary Walks Pre-registration required. Register online or by phone.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
June 1 8 Early Birds
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3 10 Birding with Technology
4 8 ISO Horseshoe Crabs and Shorebirds
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8 8 Early Birds
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7:30 Full Moon Hike
10 10 Kayak Great Island
11 1:30 Seashore Ramble
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15 8 Early Birds
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17 1 Kayak Great Island 4:30 Turtle Prowl
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10 Box Turtle Tracking
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20 8:30 ISO Terrapins
21 1:30 Seashore Ramble
22 8 Early Birds 10 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise
23 10 Kayak Nauset Marsh 1 Tern Island
24 1 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 1:30 Big Catch 4:30 Turtle Prowl
25 10 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise
26 10 Seashore Ramble 2 Creature Feature
27 8:30 ISO Terrapins 10 Big Catch 3 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 3:30 Fish Printing
28 10 Seashore Ramble 10:30 Small Fries 1:30 Tiny Wonders 2 Kayak Pleasant Bay
29 8 Early Birds 2 Creature Feature 2 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise
30 10 Seashore Ramble 1:30 Big Catch 3:30 Fish Printing
June 2017
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
July 1 2 Kayak Great Island 4:30 Turtle Prowl
2 3 8:30 ISO Terrapins 10 Tiny Wonders 12 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 1:30 Seashore Ramble 2 Creature Feature
4 8 Early Birds 1:30 Seashore Ramble 3:30 Fish Printing
5 9 Kayak Nauset Marsh 10:30 Small Fries 1:30 Seashore Ramble
6 8 Early Birds 10 Tiny Wonders 11 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 11 What’s up at WB? 1:30 Big Catch 2 Creature Feature
7 9 Kayak Great Island 10:30 Small Fries 1:30 Big Catch 3 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 3:30 Fish Printing
8 8 Full Moon Hike
9 10 10 Big Catch 1 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 1:30 Tiny Wonders 2 Creature Feature
11 8 Early Birds 10 Big Catch 11 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 1:30 Tiny Wonders 3:30 Fish Printing
12 10 Seashore Ramble 10:30 Small Fries 1:30 Tiny Wonders 2 Kayak Nauset Marsh 6 Marine Life Cruise
13 8 Early Birds 10 Seashore Ramble 11 What’s up at WB? 1:30 Tiny Wonders 2 Creature Feature 3 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 6 Twilight Kayak
14 10 Seashore Ramble 10:30 Small Fries 1 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 2 Kayak Great Island 3:30 Fish Printing 7 Julie Zickefoose
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16 8 Early Birds 1 Kayak Pleasant Bay
17 10 Seashore Ramble 1:30 Big Catch 2 Creature Feature
18 8 Early Birds 10 Big Catch 11 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 1:30 Seashore Ramble 3:30 Fish Printing 6 Twilight Kayak
19 9 Kayak Nauset Marsh 9:30 Discovering Butterflies 10:30 Small Fries 1:30 Seashore Ramble 6 Marine Life Cruise
20 8 Early Birds 10 Tiny Wonders 1 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise *Sanctuary will close at 3 pm today for Wild, Wild Wellfleet!
21 9 Kayak Great Island 10 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 10:30 Small Fries 1:30 Big Catch 2:30 North Beach Island Adventure 3:30 Fish Printing
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23 8 Early Birds 12 Kayak Nauset Marsh
24 9 ISO Shorebirds 10 Big Catch 1 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 1:30 Tiny Wonders 2 Creature Feature
25 8 Early Birds 10 Seashore Ramble 11 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 3:30 Fish Printing
26 10 Seashore Ramble 10:30 Small Fries 12 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 2 Kayak Nauset Marsh 6 Marine Life Cruise
27 8 Early Birds 9 South Monomoy 10 Big Catch 11 What’s up at WB? 1:30 Tiny Wonders 2 Creature Feature 3 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 4 Does a Fiddler Crab Fiddle? 6 Twilight Kayak Trip
28 10 Seashore Ramble 10:30 Small Fries 1 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 1:30 Tiny Wonders 2 Kayak Great Island 3:30 Fish Printing
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30 8 Early Birds 1 Kayak Pleasant Bay
31 9 ISO Shorebirds 10 Seashore Ramble 1:30 Big Catch 2 Creature Feature
July 2017
Box Turtle Tracking Join Sanctuary Director Bob Prescott to discover our box turtle
monitoring and research practices in an indoor presentation
followed by an active excursion to track box turtles. Learn how
to become a citizen scientist!
Sunday, June 18, 10–11:30 AM
$8 M/$10 NM
In Search of Diamondback Terrapins Look for diamondback terrapins, a threatened species of salt
marsh turtle. Learn about terrapins and our research and
search for nesting turtles in June and July and hatchlings in
August and September. Be prepared to walk up to 2 miles.
Tuesdays, June 20 and 27, 8:30–10:30 AM
Monday, July 3, 8:30–10:30 AM
Wednesdays, August 23 and 30, 8:30–10:30 AM
$10 M/$12 NM
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
August 1
8 Early Birds 9 Birds of the Salt Marsh 10 Tiny Wonders 12 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 1:30 Big Catch 3:30 Fish Printing
2 9 Kayak Nauset Marsh 10 Big Catch 10 Tern Island 10:30 Small Fries 11 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 1:30 Seashore Ramble 6 Marine Life Cruise
3 8 Early Birds 9 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 9 South Monomoy 10 Tiny Wonders 11 What’s Up at WB? 1:30 Seashore Ramble 2 Creature Feature 4 Birds of Prey–Live! 6 Twilight Kayak
4 9 Kayak Great Island 10 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 10:30 Small Fries 1:30 Seashore Ramble 2:30 North Beach Island Adventure 3:30 Fish Printing
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6 8 Early Birds 1 Kayak Pleasant Bay
7 9 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 9 ISO Shorebirds 10 Big Catch 1:30 Seashore Ramble 2 Creature Feature
8 8 Early Birds 10 Big Catch 12 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 1:30 Tiny Wonders 2:30 Tern Island 3:30 Fish Printing 7:30 Full Moon Hike
9 10 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 10:30 Small Fries 1:30 Tiny Wonders 3 Birding by Kayak 6 Marine Life Cruise
10 8 Early Birds 9 South Monomoy 10 Seashore Ramble 11 What’s Up at WB? 2 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 2 Creature Feature 5:30 What’s Next For Climate Change? 6 Twilight Kayak
11 10 Seashore Ramble 10:30 Small Fries 12 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 1:30 Tiny Wonders 2 Kayak Great Island 3:30 Fish Printing
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13 8 Early Birds 1 Kayak Pleasant Bay 3 Saving Sea Turtles: Preventing Extinction
14 10 Seashore Ramble 1:30 Big Catch 2 ISO Shorebirds 2 Creature Feature
15 8 Early Birds 10 Seashore Ramble 1:30 Big Catch 3 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 3:30 Fish Printing
16 9 Kayak Pleasant Bay 9 Tern Island 9:30 Discovering Butterflies 10 Tiny Wonders 10:30 Small Fries 1:30 Seashore Ramble 6 Marine Life Cruise
17 8 Early Birds 9 South Monomoy 10 Tiny Wonders 11 What’s Up at WB? 1:30 Seashore Ramble 2 Creature Feature 6 Twilight Kayak
18 9 Kayak Great Island 9 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 10:30 Small Fries 1:30 Seashore Ramble 3:30 Fish Printing
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20 8 Early Birds 12 Kayak Nauset Marsh
21 10 Tiny Wonders 12 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 1:30 Big Catch 2 ISO Shorebirds 2 Creature Feature 4:30 Turtle Prowl
22 8 Early Birds 10 Tiny Wonders 1 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 1:30 Big Catch 2:30 Tern Island 3:30 Fish Printing
23 8:30 ISO Terrapins 10 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 10:30 Small Fries 1:30 Tiny Wonders 3 Birding by Kayak 6 Marine Life Cruise
24 8 Early Birds 9 South Monomoy 10 Seashore Ramble 11 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 11 What’s Up at WB? 1:30 Tiny Wonders 2 Creature Feature 6 Twilight Kayak
25 10 Seashore Ramble 10:30 Small Fries 2 Kayak Great Island 3 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 3:30 Fish Printing 4:30 Turtle Prowl
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27 1 Kayak Pleasant Bay 4 Whimbrels at WB
28 1:30 Seashore Ramble 2 Creature Feature 2 ISO Shorebirds 4:30 Turtle Prowl
29 8 Early Birds 10 Seashore Ramble 1:30 Tiny Wonders 2 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 3:30 Fish Printing
30 8:30 ISO Terrapins 9 Tern Island 9 Kayak Pleasant Bay 10:30 Small Fries 1:30 Big Catch
31 8 Early Birds 9 South Monomoy 10 Big Catch 11 What’s Up at WB? 2 Creature Feature
September 1 9 Kayak Great Island 12 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise 1:30 Seashore Ramble 3:30 Fish Printing
2 9 Nauset Marsh Scenic Cruise 11 Birding by Kayak 4:30 Turtle Prowl
3 12 Tern Island 1:30 Seashore Ramble
4 1:30 Big Catch 6:30 Full Moon Hike
August 1–September 4, 2017
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More at Wellfleet Bay
Natural History Day Camps in
Wellfleet and Chatham
At Wellfleet Bay Summer Camps in South Wellfleet and
Chatham, every day is an adventure! Campers ages 4–13 have
fun and make friends as they discover Cape Cod habitats and
wildlife. Themed weekly sessions offer a blend of outdoor
exploration, hands-on activities, and games.
Camp programs run Monday through Friday. Discounts are
available for students enrolled in Cape Cod schools. Visit our
website and click on “Summer Camps” for more details and to
register.
Dive Deep Into Nature with Cape
Cod Field Schools for Adults
Plan Your Visit to Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature Center Hours: Daily, 8:30 AM–5 PM
Trail Hours: Daily, 8 AM–8 PM
Non-member Admission:
$5/adult, $3/child ages 2–12 & seniors age 65 & older
Program Registration Policies:
Refunds are issued if cancellation is received at least 7 days
before the program begins. We reserve the right to make
changes to programs and to cancel programs due to low
enrollment or unfavorable weather. If we cancel, you will
receive a full refund. We do not accept registrations by fax or
e-mail.
Directions to Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary:
From the South: Take Route 6 East to the Wellfleet/
Eastham town line. The sanctuary entrance is on the left
just after the Wellfleet Drive-in Theater.
From the North: Take Route 6 West to South Wellfleet.
The sanctuary entrance is on the right just before the
Wellfleet Drive-in Theater.
Address:
291 State Highway, Route 6
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
Please note that online maps and GPS units may not give
accurate directions.
Explore the beautiful coastal setting of Cape Cod and learn
about its rich and fascinating natural history while gaining new
skills. Field Schools offer active, outdoor, “in-the-field”
experiences taught by professional scientists, naturalists,
artists, educators, and practitioners.
Join us this summer for one of the following courses:
Bees & Other Pollinators: June 17–18
Forging a Deeper Connection to Nature: July 15–16
Photographing Insects & Their Kin: July 21–22
Hatching Diamondback Terrapins: August 25–27
Special Event: Wild, Wild, Wellfleet! Thursday, July 20, 6 PM
Hailed as one of the best summer events on the Outer Cape, Wild, Wild Wellfleet! includes a sought-
after chef’s tasting featuring fantastic local restaurants, live music, raffles, and a lively auction. The best
part of this FUNdraising event is the opportunity to help deepen the connection to nature for Cape
Cod kids! Tickets and event sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Amy Doering Smith at 508-694-3620 or [email protected] for more information.