[SEMCO] Discover Waquoit Bay Reserve - April Vacation Family Programs

[Tompkins, Laurie (DCR)]

Discover Waquoit Bay Reserve during April School Vacation!











April Vacation Family Programs

All Programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children.
Reasonable  accommodations available upon request.
For more information or to register call (508) 457-0495 ext. 125 or visit our website www.waquoitbayreserve.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.waquoitbayreserve.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=lDF7oMaPKXpkYvev9V-fVahWL0QWnGCCAfCDz1Bns_w&r=Hv1sV7Du6SfDXKvaN3A-qgQKIh40RYQYCe-CHyy2PGI&m=AzsGPXMkHpem7GENaeuGPw3SJuqMJ-raPtGYcYCO2xw&s=TJm6-ooKFftQGZ7ugVv5pPFiLYDbLH8PmGu6I4jKgBI&e=>  Please dress for outdoor activities.












[Osprey on Nest]


Return of the Osprey
Tuesday, April 16
10:00 -11:00AM
Visitor Center
Observe live osprey on their nests using binoculars and spotting scope. See them fish in the bay and learn about their life and travels through interactive games. We'll work together to construct an "osprey style" nest and discover how our own wingspans measure up. Dress for the outdoors. Indoors if raining.









[bunny]


Where is Peter Cotton Tail?
Tuesday, April 16
1:00PM- 2:30PM
South Cape Beach State Park, Mashpee
Hop on down the Flat Pond Trail in search of signs of our native, yet rare, New England Cottontail Rabbit. Learn what they need to survive and how they differ from the common Eastern Cottontails. Look for signs of spring along the boardwalks and bridges of this beautiful wetland trail. Walk 1 mile, prepare for wet ground in spots. Please park in Bayberry Parking lot on the right, before the Mashpee Town Beach. No facilities on site. Bring water and snack. Rain cancels.









[Sargent Mansion]


Waterfront Estate Tour
Wednesday, April 17
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Visitor Center
Discover this amazing public resource as we tour the grounds, buildings and shoreline at Reserve Headquarters. Examine wallpaper samples from the historic Victorian home and learn how this private summer retreat was transformed into a Massachusetts State Park and a center for scientific research. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor exhibits, Wampanoag wetu structure and waterfront picnic area after the tour.









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Estuary Soup
Thursday, April 18
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Visitor Center
Discover the ingredients both living and non that make up an estuary. We'll explore the shore, test the water, and look for animals along the way. A trailside egg hunt will reveal local animals that rely on estuaries to survive. We'll end by creating a recipe to fill our estuary soup pot.



VISITOR CENTER
Open: Tuesday, April 16 - Friday, April - 9:00AM to 5:00PM
            Self- guided activities, indoor and outdoor exhibits, Children's Discovery Room, water view picnic area and hiking trails. Park Passport Box outside Visitor Center. Wheelchair accessible.
Open 7 days Memorial Day through Labor Day.










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