CAMP FOR A DAY (AGES 4 - 10)
June 19, 20 & 21 | 9 am - 2:30 pm
Members: $79/day; Nonmembers: $96/day
New to camp? Kick off the summer with Camp for a Day. Explore forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats at our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary. This program will encourage campers to actively investigate and observe their surroundings, make their own discoveries, appreciate nature, and most of all have fun! Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, and more!
Wednesday, June 19 | FANTASTIC FLYERS: If it looks like a bird, flies like a bird, and sings like a bird—it’s probably a bird. Spot different species of birds that fly around the Island in the summer.
Thursday, June 20 | WILD THINGS: Even when we don’t see wildlife, there are plenty of clues to let us know they’re around. Look for signs of resident animals to determine who has been doing what, and where, at Felix Neck.
Friday, June 21 | HABITAT QUEST: Be it saltmarsh, ponds, fields, meadows, or woodlands, there is plenty to find at Felix Neck! See what makes each ecosystem special as you investigate different habitats and wildlife.
Early Drop-Off Option: Monday-Friday, 8:30-9:00am
$35/week, members and nonmembers
Campers spend their pre-camp morning engaged in quiet games or crafts.
Late Pick-Up Option
Monday-Friday 2:30-3:45pm
$90/week, members and nonmembers
Campers have a snack (brought from home) and hike, explore, and play games.
CREATURE FEATURE
Thursdays, June 13 - August 29 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9
June 13: Songbirds
June 20: Turtles
June 27: Osprey
SNAKE-AND-TURTLE TUESDAYS
Tuesdays, June 11 - July 23 | 10 - 11 am
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9
Reptiles 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 in our Discovery Room and while exploring their natural habitats!
SEASHORE DISCOVERY
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, June 10 - August 30 | 10 - 11:30 am
Members: $7; Nonmembers: $10
Meet 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.
MARINE DISCOVERY TOUR
Tuesdays, June 18 - August 27 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Members: $35; Nonmembers: $45
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.
FAMILY BIRDING 101 *NEW PROGRAM*
Wednesdays, June 12 - August 28 | 8:30 - 9:30 am
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9
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. Children age 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
TANK TIME
Mondays & Fridays, June 10 - September 27 | 1 - 2 pm
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9
It’s feeding time at Felix Neck! Meet our resident snake, turtle, frogs, and the many creatures in our saltwater tank and learn about these animals during their feeding time.
EARLY BIRDERS
Thursdays, June 20 - September 12 | 8 - 9:30 am
FREE with Sanctuary admission
The early bird gets the worm (or fish)! Join Felix Neck birders for a casual walk of the wildlife sanctuary grounds to look for summertime birds. An easy to moderate stroll. Bring bug spray.
MORNING MEDITATION & LABYRINTH WALK
Tuesdays, June 25 - September 24 | 8 - 9 am
FREE with Sanctuary Admission
Come with your own intention and see what the labyrinth has to offer as you’re guided through this seated and walking meditation.
HIKE AND HOPS *NEW PROGRAM*
Select Thursdays | 4:00 - 6:30 pm
June 20th, July 25th, August 22nd & September 19th
Members: $30; Nonmembers: $35
Get outside and get thirsty on a naturalist-guided walk at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Gain insight into plants and local products used to brew Bad Martha’s beer, then head over to their Farmers Brewery in Edgartown for a flight with us. Participants must be 21 or over.
TRACKING SHOREBIRDS
Saturdays, June 22 | 9 - 10 am
FREE
Oystercatchers, plovers, and terns, oh my! Walk the beach with our shorebird biologist to record field data, search for birds and nests, and identify bird and mammal tracks in the sand. Meet at the State Beach access trail on the Oak Bluffs side of Big Bridge.
EXAMINING THE EVIDENCE:
A CLIMATE CHANGE WALK & TALK
Saturdays, July 6, August 3 & September 7 | 10 - 11 am
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9
This guided hike will take participants across the Sanctuary to see areas that have been impacted by climate and weather events. We will look at two ongoing projects that aim to address the changes that are occurring - the living shoreline and a salt marsh elevation study - and learn what Mass Audubon is doing to address climate change.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION POTLUCK
Monday, June 10 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Eat, drink, and be merry! Hang out with Sanctuary staff and other volunteers at Felix Neck as we thank our many volunteers! Share time together before the busy summer season!
THE NATURE OF MARTHA’S VINEYARD BOOK EVENTS
Tuesday, July 2nd | 6 pm Oak Bluffs Library
Monday, August 12 | Islanders Write, Featherstone
Sunday, September 28th | 2pm The Carnegie, Edgartown
Sanctuary Director, Suzan Bellincampi’s newest book, The Nature of Martha’s Vineyard is a gathering of the best of Suzan’s nature columns over the last sixteen plus years and includes stunning full-color photographs by talented Island photographer Tim Johnson.
Copies are available at the The Shop at Felix Neck, Island bookstores, and online at massaudubon.org/natureofMV
ACCESS-ABLE GUIDED TOURS
By appoitment, Monday - Friday 9 - 4 pm
Call to Schedule 508.627.4850
FREE with Sanctuary Admission
Our Access-Able program provides an opportunity to explore Felix Neck to 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. Registration is required and groups are limited to three people.
Made possible thanks to Vineyard Golf Club
KAYAK QUEST
Monday - Friday, May 1 - October 31
Members: $35/kayak; Nonmembers: $45/kayak
Enjoy Sengekontacket Pond at your own pace 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.
MOONRISE KAYAK TOURS
Saturday, May 18 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Monday, June 17 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Members: $42/person; Nonmembers: $52/person
See Sengekontacket Pond in a new light— moonlight—as we celebrate each month’s full moons. With a guide, kayak on the pond as the sun sets, stars twinkle, and the moon rises. Ages 14+
SUNSET KAYAK TOURS
Mondays & Wednesdays, June 17 - September 25
Times vary; call (508) 627- 4850 or go online
Members: $36/person; Nonmembers: $46/person
Enjoy a breathtaking sunset tour on Sengekontacket Pond. Relax, unwind, and appreciate the painted sky while paddling the waters. As the sun sets, see the natural world come to tranquil peace as you float and relish the view. Ages 14+
Volunteer & Other Opportunities
CITIZEN SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES
Citizen science provides an incredible opportunity to get involved with the Sanctuary. Through these projects, we monitor wildlife and provide the basis for future conservation action through land management decisions, advocacy, and education. At Felix Neck, we focus on horseshoe crabs, osprey, breeding birds, coastal waterbirds, odonates, and salamanders. Visit www.massaudubon.org/felixneck or contact Liz Dengenis at (508) 627-4850 or ldengenis@massaudubon.orgfor more information.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Whether you have a lifelong interest in nature or are just getting started, Felix Neck has a place for you. Give us a call to learn more about the variety of opportunities available. Our volunteer application is available online.
Visit www.massaudubon.org/felixneck or call (508) 627-4850 to get involved!
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Members: $150; Nonmembers: $225
Make your child’s birthday truly memorable this year by having a party at Felix Neck. Parties include a one-hour educational program led by our staff and one-hour use of our Discovery Room. Bring your own cake and ice cream to complement a fun and educational experience! We have a carry-in/carry-out policy. Recommended for ages 4+; Maximum group size: 15 children.
Visit www.massaudubon.org/felixneck or call (508) 627-4850 to learn more!
June 19, 20 & 21 | 9 am - 2:30 pm
Members: $79/day; Nonmembers: $96/day
New to camp? Kick off the summer with Camp for a Day. Explore forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats at our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary. This program will encourage campers to actively investigate and observe their surroundings, make their own discoveries, appreciate nature, and most of all have fun! Our camp incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, and more!
Wednesday, June 19 | FANTASTIC FLYERS: If it looks like a bird, flies like a bird, and sings like a bird—it’s probably a bird. Spot different species of birds that fly around the Island in the summer.
Thursday, June 20 | WILD THINGS: Even when we don’t see wildlife, there are plenty of clues to let us know they’re around. Look for signs of resident animals to determine who has been doing what, and where, at Felix Neck.
Friday, June 21 | HABITAT QUEST: Be it saltmarsh, ponds, fields, meadows, or woodlands, there is plenty to find at Felix Neck! See what makes each ecosystem special as you investigate different habitats and wildlife.
Early Drop-Off Option: Monday-Friday, 8:30-9:00am
$35/week, members and nonmembers
Campers spend their pre-camp morning engaged in quiet games or crafts.
Late Pick-Up Option
Monday-Friday 2:30-3:45pm
$90/week, members and nonmembers
Campers have a snack (brought from home) and hike, explore, and play games.
CREATURE FEATURE
Thursdays, June 13 - August 29 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9
June 13: Songbirds
June 20: Turtles
June 27: Osprey
SNAKE-AND-TURTLE TUESDAYS
Tuesdays, June 11 - July 23 | 10 - 11 am
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9
Reptiles 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 in our Discovery Room and while exploring their natural habitats!
SEASHORE DISCOVERY
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, June 10 - August 30 | 10 - 11:30 am
Members: $7; Nonmembers: $10
Meet 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.
MARINE DISCOVERY TOUR
Tuesdays, June 18 - August 27 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Members: $35; Nonmembers: $45
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.
FAMILY BIRDING 101 *NEW PROGRAM*
Wednesdays, June 12 - August 28 | 8:30 - 9:30 am
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9
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. Children age 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
TANK TIME
Mondays & Fridays, June 10 - September 27 | 1 - 2 pm
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9
It’s feeding time at Felix Neck! Meet our resident snake, turtle, frogs, and the many creatures in our saltwater tank and learn about these animals during their feeding time.
EARLY BIRDERS
Thursdays, June 20 - September 12 | 8 - 9:30 am
FREE with Sanctuary admission
The early bird gets the worm (or fish)! Join Felix Neck birders for a casual walk of the wildlife sanctuary grounds to look for summertime birds. An easy to moderate stroll. Bring bug spray.
MORNING MEDITATION & LABYRINTH WALK
Tuesdays, June 25 - September 24 | 8 - 9 am
FREE with Sanctuary Admission
Come with your own intention and see what the labyrinth has to offer as you’re guided through this seated and walking meditation.
HIKE AND HOPS *NEW PROGRAM*
Select Thursdays | 4:00 - 6:30 pm
June 20th, July 25th, August 22nd & September 19th
Members: $30; Nonmembers: $35
Get outside and get thirsty on a naturalist-guided walk at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Gain insight into plants and local products used to brew Bad Martha’s beer, then head over to their Farmers Brewery in Edgartown for a flight with us. Participants must be 21 or over.
TRACKING SHOREBIRDS
Saturdays, June 22 | 9 - 10 am
FREE
Oystercatchers, plovers, and terns, oh my! Walk the beach with our shorebird biologist to record field data, search for birds and nests, and identify bird and mammal tracks in the sand. Meet at the State Beach access trail on the Oak Bluffs side of Big Bridge.
EXAMINING THE EVIDENCE:
A CLIMATE CHANGE WALK & TALK
Saturdays, July 6, August 3 & September 7 | 10 - 11 am
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9
This guided hike will take participants across the Sanctuary to see areas that have been impacted by climate and weather events. We will look at two ongoing projects that aim to address the changes that are occurring - the living shoreline and a salt marsh elevation study - and learn what Mass Audubon is doing to address climate change.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION POTLUCK
Monday, June 10 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Eat, drink, and be merry! Hang out with Sanctuary staff and other volunteers at Felix Neck as we thank our many volunteers! Share time together before the busy summer season!
THE NATURE OF MARTHA’S VINEYARD BOOK EVENTS
Tuesday, July 2nd | 6 pm Oak Bluffs Library
Monday, August 12 | Islanders Write, Featherstone
Sunday, September 28th | 2pm The Carnegie, Edgartown
Sanctuary Director, Suzan Bellincampi’s newest book, The Nature of Martha’s Vineyard is a gathering of the best of Suzan’s nature columns over the last sixteen plus years and includes stunning full-color photographs by talented Island photographer Tim Johnson.
Copies are available at the The Shop at Felix Neck, Island bookstores, and online at massaudubon.org/natureofMV
ACCESS-ABLE GUIDED TOURS
By appoitment, Monday - Friday 9 - 4 pm
Call to Schedule 508.627.4850
FREE with Sanctuary Admission
Our Access-Able program provides an opportunity to explore Felix Neck to 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. Registration is required and groups are limited to three people.
Made possible thanks to Vineyard Golf Club
KAYAK QUEST
Monday - Friday, May 1 - October 31
Members: $35/kayak; Nonmembers: $45/kayak
Enjoy Sengekontacket Pond at your own pace 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.
MOONRISE KAYAK TOURS
Saturday, May 18 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Monday, June 17 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Members: $42/person; Nonmembers: $52/person
See Sengekontacket Pond in a new light— moonlight—as we celebrate each month’s full moons. With a guide, kayak on the pond as the sun sets, stars twinkle, and the moon rises. Ages 14+
SUNSET KAYAK TOURS
Mondays & Wednesdays, June 17 - September 25
Times vary; call (508) 627- 4850 or go online
Members: $36/person; Nonmembers: $46/person
Enjoy a breathtaking sunset tour on Sengekontacket Pond. Relax, unwind, and appreciate the painted sky while paddling the waters. As the sun sets, see the natural world come to tranquil peace as you float and relish the view. Ages 14+
Volunteer & Other Opportunities
CITIZEN SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES
Citizen science provides an incredible opportunity to get involved with the Sanctuary. Through these projects, we monitor wildlife and provide the basis for future conservation action through land management decisions, advocacy, and education. At Felix Neck, we focus on horseshoe crabs, osprey, breeding birds, coastal waterbirds, odonates, and salamanders. Visit www.massaudubon.org/felixneck or contact Liz Dengenis at (508) 627-4850 or ldengenis@massaudubon.orgfor more information.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Whether you have a lifelong interest in nature or are just getting started, Felix Neck has a place for you. Give us a call to learn more about the variety of opportunities available. Our volunteer application is available online.
Visit www.massaudubon.org/felixneck or call (508) 627-4850 to get involved!
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Members: $150; Nonmembers: $225
Make your child’s birthday truly memorable this year by having a party at Felix Neck. Parties include a one-hour educational program led by our staff and one-hour use of our Discovery Room. Bring your own cake and ice cream to complement a fun and educational experience! We have a carry-in/carry-out policy. Recommended for ages 4+; Maximum group size: 15 children.
Visit www.massaudubon.org/felixneck or call (508) 627-4850 to learn more!
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