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FELIX NECK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY PROGRAMS

6/2/2016

 
Summer Solstice Celebration 
All ages 
Sunday June 19th: 7–9 pm 
$10 Member Family/Group*; $15 Nonmember Family/Group* (*Up to four people)
Celebrate the longest day of the year at Felix Neck with stories, a campfire, music, and tasty treats in our Old Stone Amphitheater. Enjoy music from the Featherstone Ukulele Jammers as we come together at summer's beginning and welcome all that this season has to offer.


Camp for a Day 
Children ages 4–10 
June 22, 23, 24: 9 am–2:30 pm 
Members: $63/day; Nonmembers: $79/day 
Registration required. 
Give camp a try and see what all the fun is about! 
June 22: Wild Things; June 23: Take to the Skies; June 24: Adapt!  


Kayak Quest 
Mondays–Fridays; May 2–September 30 
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. 
*Single & double kayaks available; call to reserve. Up to 2.5 hours; all boats must be returned by 3:30 pm. Age restrictions may apply, call for more information.
Moonrise Kayak Tour 
Members: $37/person; Nonmembers: $47/person 
See Sengekontacket Pond in a new light—moonlight!—as we celebrate the different full moons of summer. With a guide, kayak on the pond as the sun sets, stars twinkle, and the moon rises. 
May 21: 7–9 pm         July 20: 7:15–9:15 pm         September 15: 6–8 pm 
June 20: 7:15–9:15 pm     August 17: 6:30–8:30 pm         September 16: 6:15–8:15 
July 19: 7–9 pm         August 18: 6:45–8:45 pm


Sunset Kayak Tour
Wednesdays; June 1–September 28 
Times vary; call ahead for schedule 
Members: $35/person; Nonmembers: $45/person 
Registration Required
Enjoy a breathtaking sunset tour on Sengekontacket Pond. Relax, unwind, and appreciate the painted sky like never before while paddling the waters. As the sun sets, see the natural world come to tranquil peace as you float and relish the view.


Guided Kayak Tour
Saturdays; June 11–September 10 
9:30–11:30 am 
Thursdays; June 16–August 25 
9:30–11:30 am 
Members: $32/person; Nonmembers: $42/person
Registration Required 
Join a Felix Neck naturalist on an exciting kayak adventure on Sengekontacket Pond. Paddle by Sarson’s Island to see nesting shorebirds. Watch American oystercatchers, cormorants, and shore-birds feed and frolic. Explore the salt marsh and search for pond wildlife. All trips focus on natural history of saltwater communities found on Martha’s Vineyard.

Seashore Discovery 
All Ages
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays; June 13–September 2: 10–11:30 am 
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9 per person 
Children under 3: Free 
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.


Creature Feature 
Children ages 3–5 with parent or friend 
Mondays & Thursdays; June 13–August 22: 10:30–11:30 am 
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9 per child 
June 13: Songbirds        July 21: Dragonflies 
June 16: Butterflies     July 25: Fish 
June 20: Osprey         July 28: Lobsters 
June 23: Starfish         August: 1: Horseshoe Crab 
June 27: Snakes         August: 4: Mice 
June 30: Salamanders     August 8: Jellyfish 
July 4: Frogs         August: 11: Hermit Crabs 
July 7: Spider Crabs     August 15: Turtles 
July 11: Slugs & Snails    August 18: Insects 
July 14: Turtles         August 22: Caterpillars 
July 18: Spiders

Tank Time! 
All ages 
Mondays & Fridays; June 13–September 12: 1:30–2 pm 
FREE with sanctuary admission 
It’s feeding time at Felix Neck! Learn about the turtles, frogs, and snakes that live in our Discovery Room!

Marine Life Tank 
Tuesdays & Thursdays; June 14–September 15 1–2 pm
Explore what lies beneath the waters off Martha’s Vineyard and meet local sea creatures from the island with our new Marine Life Touch Tank exhibit.
Snake-and-Turtle Tuesdays 

All ages 
Tuesdays; June 14–August 30: 10–11 am 
Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9 per person Children under 3: Free
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!

Early Birders 
Thursdays; June 16–September 15: 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 16–August 25: 1–3 pm 
FREE 
Help our garden grow! Work alongside our knowledgeable garden volunteers and learn about native species that provide food for Island butterflies and birds. Come for the knowledge but stay for the experience and fun!

Marine Discovery Tour 
All Ages
Tuesdays; June 21–August 30: 5:30–7:30 pm 
Members: $30; Nonmembers: $40 
Registration required.
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 lobster and fish 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 
All ages 
Saturdays; July 9–August 20: 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 sur-face, this program includes hands-on activities and engages all ages. Meet at Little Bridge in Oak Bluffs, on the Sengekontacket Pond side.

Fall Equinox Yoga Celebration 
Thursday, September 22: 10:30–noon 
Members: $10; Nonmembers: $15 per person 
The Fall Equinox is a powerful opportunity to reflect and connect more deeply with yourself, your community, and the natural world. This vinyasa practice 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.

Contact FELIX NECK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
508.627.4850 for additional information 

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