CAMP FOR A DAY (AGES 4 - 10)
June 21, 22 & 23 | 9 am - 2:30 pm
Members: $69/day; Nonmembers: $87/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!
CREATURE FEATURE
Mondays & Thursdays, June 12 - August 31 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9
Young naturalists get an up-close look at the native animals of Martha’s Vineyard. The program combines a story, craft, and a look at the “creature” of the day! Children 3-5 with a parent or friend.
SNAKE-AND-TURTLE TUESDAYS
Tuesdays, June 13 - August 29 | 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 12 - September 1 | 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 20 - August 29 |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 may tow a plankton net and 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.
SATURDAYS AT SENGEKONTACKET
Saturdays, July 8 - August 26 | 9:30 - 10:30 am
FREE: Sponsored by Friends of Sengekontacket
This one-hour program sponsored by Friends of Sengekontacket explores a different aspect of Sengekontacket Pond each week. From the birds above, to the creatures below the water’s surface, this program includes hands-on activities and engages all ages. Meet at Little Bridge in Oak Bluffs, on the Sengekontacket Pond side.
TANK TIME
Mondays & Fridays, June 12 - September 29 | 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.
TRACKING SHOREBIRDS
Saturdays, May 20 & June 24 | 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.
EARLY BIRDERS
Thursdays, June 15 - September 14 | 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.
GARDEN VOLUNTEER WORK DAY
Thursdays, June 15 - September 28 | 1 - 3 pm
FREE
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!
MORNING MEDITATION & LABYRINTH WALK
Tuesdays, April 25 - October 31 | 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.
GUIDED KAYAK TOURS
Thursdays, June 15 - August 31 | 9:30 - 11:30 am
Members: $33/person; Nonmembers: $43/person
Join 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.
SUNSET KAYAK TOURS
Mondays & Wednesdays, June 12 - September 27
Members: $36/person; Nonmembers: $46/person
Enjoy a breathtaking sunset tour of 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.
MOONRISE KAYAK TOURS
May – September
Members: $39/person; Nonmembers: $49/person
See Sengekontacket Pond in a new light— moonlight—as we celebrate each month’s full moon. With a guide, kayak on the pond as the sun sets, stars twinkle, and the moon rises.
KAYAK & STAND UP PADDLE BOARD (SUP) QUESTS
Monday - Friday, May 1 - September 29
Members: $35/boat or SUP; Nonmembers: $45/boat or SUP
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.
ENVIRONMENTALISTS RESPOND TO THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION & CONGRESS
Thursday, June 1 | 7 - 8:30 pm
FREE | Edgartown Public Library
Jack Clarke, Mass Audubon’s Director of Public Policy, will discuss how current events in Washington are effecting climate change, energy, and environmental policy and how Mass Audubon is addressing it at a local, state, and federal level.
EXAMINING THE EVIDENCE: A CLIMATE CHANGE WALK & TALK
Saturdays, June 3, July 1, August 5 & September 2 | 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.
WORLD OCEANS DAY CELEBRATION
Thursday, June 8 | 5 - 7 pm
Members: $35; Nonmembers: $45
Join a Felix Neck naturalist aboard the Skipper in celebration of World Oceans Day! This year’s theme is “Our Ocean’s, Our Future.” We will discuss challenges our oceans face, such as pollution and climate change, and how we can come together to be the solution.
SUMMER SOLSTICE YOGA
Wednesday, June 21 | 5:30 - 7 pm
Members: $15; Nonmembers: $20
This vinyasa practice, led by Josey Kirkland will help cultivate balance and renew the mind, body, and spirit in a beautiful natural setting. Bring a mat or towel and water. Please dress appropriately for this outdoor event.
June 21, 22 & 23 | 9 am - 2:30 pm
Members: $69/day; Nonmembers: $87/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!
CREATURE FEATURE
Mondays & Thursdays, June 12 - August 31 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9
Young naturalists get an up-close look at the native animals of Martha’s Vineyard. The program combines a story, craft, and a look at the “creature” of the day! Children 3-5 with a parent or friend.
SNAKE-AND-TURTLE TUESDAYS
Tuesdays, June 13 - August 29 | 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 12 - September 1 | 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 20 - August 29 |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 may tow a plankton net and 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.
SATURDAYS AT SENGEKONTACKET
Saturdays, July 8 - August 26 | 9:30 - 10:30 am
FREE: Sponsored by Friends of Sengekontacket
This one-hour program sponsored by Friends of Sengekontacket explores a different aspect of Sengekontacket Pond each week. From the birds above, to the creatures below the water’s surface, this program includes hands-on activities and engages all ages. Meet at Little Bridge in Oak Bluffs, on the Sengekontacket Pond side.
TANK TIME
Mondays & Fridays, June 12 - September 29 | 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.
TRACKING SHOREBIRDS
Saturdays, May 20 & June 24 | 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.
EARLY BIRDERS
Thursdays, June 15 - September 14 | 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.
GARDEN VOLUNTEER WORK DAY
Thursdays, June 15 - September 28 | 1 - 3 pm
FREE
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!
MORNING MEDITATION & LABYRINTH WALK
Tuesdays, April 25 - October 31 | 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.
GUIDED KAYAK TOURS
Thursdays, June 15 - August 31 | 9:30 - 11:30 am
Members: $33/person; Nonmembers: $43/person
Join 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.
SUNSET KAYAK TOURS
Mondays & Wednesdays, June 12 - September 27
Members: $36/person; Nonmembers: $46/person
Enjoy a breathtaking sunset tour of 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.
MOONRISE KAYAK TOURS
May – September
Members: $39/person; Nonmembers: $49/person
See Sengekontacket Pond in a new light— moonlight—as we celebrate each month’s full moon. With a guide, kayak on the pond as the sun sets, stars twinkle, and the moon rises.
KAYAK & STAND UP PADDLE BOARD (SUP) QUESTS
Monday - Friday, May 1 - September 29
Members: $35/boat or SUP; Nonmembers: $45/boat or SUP
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.
ENVIRONMENTALISTS RESPOND TO THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION & CONGRESS
Thursday, June 1 | 7 - 8:30 pm
FREE | Edgartown Public Library
Jack Clarke, Mass Audubon’s Director of Public Policy, will discuss how current events in Washington are effecting climate change, energy, and environmental policy and how Mass Audubon is addressing it at a local, state, and federal level.
EXAMINING THE EVIDENCE: A CLIMATE CHANGE WALK & TALK
Saturdays, June 3, July 1, August 5 & September 2 | 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.
WORLD OCEANS DAY CELEBRATION
Thursday, June 8 | 5 - 7 pm
Members: $35; Nonmembers: $45
Join a Felix Neck naturalist aboard the Skipper in celebration of World Oceans Day! This year’s theme is “Our Ocean’s, Our Future.” We will discuss challenges our oceans face, such as pollution and climate change, and how we can come together to be the solution.
SUMMER SOLSTICE YOGA
Wednesday, June 21 | 5:30 - 7 pm
Members: $15; Nonmembers: $20
This vinyasa practice, led by Josey Kirkland will help cultivate balance and renew the mind, body, and spirit in a beautiful natural setting. Bring a mat or towel and water. Please dress appropriately for this outdoor event.
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