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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Contact Nancy Church for additional information<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>508-457-0495 ext 125 <a href="mailto:nancy.church@state.ma.us">nancy.church@state.ma.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>All programs are Free and do not require pre-registration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Saturday, September 24<sup>th</sup>, 9:30- 10:30 AM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Estuaries Alive!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Celebrate <b>National Estuaries Day</b> with a hands-on exploration of Waquoit Bay. We’ll use nets, buckets and magnifiers to explore the marsh and shoreline for aquatic life and learn why estuaries are called the nurseries of the sea.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Waquoit Bay Reserve Estate Tour<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Saturday, September 24<sup>th</sup> 11:00AM – Noon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Discover the history of this former summer estate and learn about plans to up-date structures and grounds to better serve the mission of the Reserve while touring this magnificent property overlooking Waquoit Bay. With views of South Cape Beach and Martha’s Vineyard in the distance, you’ll learn the story of this waterfront mansion and why it sat vacant for almost 50 years. Hear about the estate’s former owners and of the determined group of local citizens that worked to save the property from development more than 20 years ago. Learn about on-going research, the importance of estuaries and ways that you can get involved. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Friday, October 7<sup>th</sup> - 9:30 to 11:30 AM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Wetlands Walkabout</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> – <i>Cape Cod Pathways Walking Weekend</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Observe fabulous fall colors in fresh and salt water wetlands as we travel the pathways and board walks of the Flat Pond Trail. From viewing platforms we’ll look for ducks and seasonal migrants and hike through pine/oak woodlands searching for signs of wildlife, fall wildflowers, berries and mushrooms. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Meet at the Bayberry Parking Lot at South Cape Beach State Park. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Nancy Church<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>School and Interpretive Programs Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>DCR<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>PO Box 3092<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Waquoit, MA 02635<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>508-457-0495 ext. 125<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="mailto:nancy.church@state.ma.us"><span style='color:blue'>nancy.church@state.ma.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/"><span style='color:blue'>www.waquoitbayreserve.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:#17365D'>Did you know Waquoit Bay Reserve is:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:#17365D'>1. a Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation State Park? <a href="http://www.mass.gov/dcr"><span style='color:blue'>http://www.mass.gov/dcr</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:#17365D'>2. one of 28 NOAA Research Reserves around the nation? <a href="http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov"><span style='color:blue'>www.nerrs.noaa.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>