[SEMCO] Felix Neck June 2015 programs

[Laura Hearn]

Upcoming Programs at Felix Neck-June 2015
508-627-4850



Kayak Quest

Mondays-Fridays; May 1-September 25

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.
Nursery School Naturalists
Thu, June 11, 2015 10:30am-11:30am
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Adult/Child (suitable for children 3 - 5 years with parent/friend)
Adult free, Child $6.00
Adult free, Child $9.00
Nonmembers can join today during checkout and take immediate advantage of member prices.
Join us every other Thursday (April 2-June 11) while we look for signs of spring. Watch spring unfold at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary as we welcome the warmer weather through stories, crafts, walks, live animal presentations, and more!
Pre-registration required. Call Felix Neck for more information.

Camp for a Day

Children ages 4-10

June 17, 18, 19

9 am-2:30 pm

Members: $63/day; Nonmember: $79/day

Registration required.

Give camp a try and see what all the fun is about! Each program has a specific focus:
June 17: Splish-Splash June 19: Tracktastic June 18: Fabulous Flyers



Creature Feature

Children ages 3-5 with parent or friend

Mondays & Thursdays; June 15-August 27

10:30-11:30am

Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9

Parent/child program that offers young naturalists an up-close look at native animals of Martha's Vineyard. Programs combine a story, a craft and a look at the "creature" of the day!

June 15: Butterflies

June 18: Songbirds

June 22: Salamanders

June 25: Frogs
June 29: Turtles

Tank Time!

All ages

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays; June 15, 17, 19; June 22, 24, 26; June 29

1:30-2 pm

FREE with Sanctuary admission
It's feeding time at Felix Neck! Learn about the turtles, frogs, and salt water animals that live in our Discovery Room.


Snake and Turtle Tuesdays

All ages

Tuesdays, June 16, June 23, June 30

10-11 am

Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9

Children under 3: free

Reptiles are an amazing group of animals. Are they slimy? Cold blooded? What makes a reptile a reptile? We will answer these questions and more while becoming familiar with snakes and turtles in our Discovery Room and in their natural habitats!


Seashore Discovery

All Ages

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays; June 15, 17, 19; June 22, 24, 26; June 29

10-11:30 am

Members: $6; Nonmembers: $9

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, sun-screen and mosquito repellent.

Marine Discovery Tour

All ages

Tuesdays; June 23

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, use a scallop drag, and check lobster and fish traps for the diversity of crabs, fish, and

shellfish that live in the water around the island. Participants will have a chance to look at the catch up close and try scup fishing if time permits. This cruise is a great way to experience the tranquility of the ocean at sunset while discovering
underwater wildlife.

Tracking Shorebirds

Saturday, June 13

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

Thursday; June 25

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 Sanctuary grounds to look for summertime birds. An easy to moderate stroll. Bug spray recommended.



Garden Volunteer Work Party

Thursdays; June 18, 25

1-3 pm

FREE

Help our garden grow! Work alongside our knowledgeable garden volunteers and learn about native species that provide food for our island butterflies and birds. Come for the knowledge, but stay for the experience and fun!





Guided Kayak Tour*

Saturdays; June 13, 20, 27

9:30-11:30 am

Tuesdays, June 16, 23, 30

9:30-11:30 am

Members: $30/person; Nonmembers: $40/person

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 shorebirds 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.





NEW: Sunset Kayak Tour*

Thursdays; June 11, 18, 25

Call ahead for time

Members: $32/person; Nonmembers: $42/person
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 a tranquil peace as you float and relish the view.



Moonrise Kayak Tour*

Members: $35/person; Nonmembers: $45/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.

June 2: 7:15-9:15 pm

*Registration Required. Single & double kayaks available; sign up online or call to reserve. Age restrictions may apply, call for more information.



SPINNING WOOL

Saturday, June 6

2-4 pm

Members: $30; Nonmember: $35

Registration required.
The simple hand spindle is found from ancient times around the world, and still provides craftspeople with the ability to control the making of twisted fiber from thread to rope. Learn to make yarn from sheep's wool and twine from plant fibers. Try your hand at the hand spindle and learn about island wool with Rebecca Gilbert of Native Earth Teaching Farm.



Summer Solstice Celebration

All ages

Sunday, June 21

7-9 pm

FREE with Sanctuary admission
Come celebrate the longest day of the year with stories, a campfire, music, and tasty treats at Felix Neck! Let's come together as summer begins and welcome all that this season has to offer.


Laura Hearn
Development Assistant
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

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