[SEMCO] Waquoit Bay Reserve Weekly Events: July 14-20, 2019

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Discover Waquoit Bay Reserve

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July 2019
Weekly Events July 14-20, 2019

SPECIAL EVENTS

[Happy People]

FRIENDS OF WAQUOIT BAY
FRIEND-RAISER EVENT
Thursday, July 25
6:00PM-8:30PM

All Welcome
Learn how you can get involved and support the Reserve.
6:00-7:00 Mix and Mingle

7:00 Welcome & Become a Friend

7:30-8:30 - Special Presentation
75th Anniversary D-Day: Cradle of the Invasion- Learn how Washburn Island was utilized during WWII. Joseph Yukna, Cape Cod Military Museum

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PLEIN AIR ART SHOW
Tuesday, July 30
6:00PM

Artists will be painting on Reserve property all day, Come early and see artists at work, or come for the Art Show Opening & Silent Auction.

This event supports local artists and Friends of Waquoit Bay Reserve.
Light Refreshments
Hands-on Art Activities

Live music by the
Falmouth Fiddlers!

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WATERSHED BLOCK PARTY
Tuesday, August 6
3:00PM-6:00PM

Join us for an afternoon of fun! Discover local critters, netting in the bay, mini-science experiments, games, face painting, crafts, and a campfire.

Come and meet your watershed neighbors, local organizations, and our interpretive and research staff.

[Full moon]

MOON WALKS: NATURE AFTER DARK
Saturday, August 10
7:30PM-9:00PM
Discover sights and sounds of nature at night. Look for glowing creatures, rare bats, and emerging crustaceans.
Meet at the Mashpee Town Beach, Great Oak Road, Mashpee.
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ADULT WALKING CLUB
Abigail Brook at Jehu Pond Conservation
Sunday, July 28- 9:00-10:30AM
Easy walk, few hills, wooded terrain, views of cranberry bogs, salt marshes and open waters, 1.5 miles. Park at Jehu Conservation area on Great Oak Road.

South Cape Beach Dead Neck Trail
Sunday, Sept. 1-9:00-10:30AM
Meet at South Cape Beach Picnic Area, off Great Oak Road, Mashpee

Walks are part of the Southeast MA Walking Club. This club is open to anyone 16 years and older, no fee to join.

[kids at bay]

Program Locations
Waquoit Bay Reserve Visitor Center
131 Waquoit Highway, Waquoit

South Cape Beach State Park
494 Great Oak Road, Mashpee

Bayberry Parking Lot
South Cape Beach Road, on the right just past the beach entrance

SUNDAY - JULY 14
DOG FRIENDLY WALKS
8:00AM - 9:30AM
Join us at the Quashnet River trail and bring your furry friend for fresh air, exercise and socialization. This shady, forested area along a restored brook trout stream is a cool spot for walking your leashed pet on a hot day. Learn the natural history of the area along with information for avoiding ticks as you enjoy the Cape’s natural gems. Make sure to bring water for you and your dog! Meet at Martin Road, E. Falmouth.

CAN OYSTERS HELP RESTORE THE BAY?
10:00AM-11:00AM
Visit our aquaculture research site along the shore and discover how people are farming the sea to produce local food and why scientists are exploring ways that shellfish may help to restore estuaries like Waquoit Bay.
Meet at Reserve Visitor Center.

SOUTH CAPE BEACH CREATURE FEATURE
1:30PM-2:30PM
Each week our interpretive staff will focus on a different animal or group of animals found along our coast.
Meet at South Cape Beach Picnic Area, off Great Oak Road, Mashpee (Beach parking fees apply).

WAQUOIT BAY ESTATE TOUR
2:30PM-3:30PM
Enjoy the breeze and water view while discovering the human history and the connections to the Bay. Learn about the Wampanoag Tribe, World War II training site, aquaculture and cutting edge research.
Meet at Reserve Visitor Center.

MONDAY - JULY 15
JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Discover amazing habitats, local wildlife, science tools and more. Complete challenges and earn a Jr. Ranger patch. Best for ages 7-12, younger siblings welcome. Join us for one program or the whole series!
July 15 - Tree Detective
July 22 - Fun Fishy Friends
July 29- She Sells Seashells by the Seashore
August 5 - In the Shoes of a Scientist
August 12 - Plants, Chants, and Ants - Oh My!
August 19 - Water these Habitats Using Water For?
August 26 - Batty Buddies
Meet at Reserve Visitor Center.

OSPREY WATCH
3:00PM-4:00PM
Enjoy close-up viewing of osprey in their nest and find out why these amazing birds have rebounded after years of decline. Discover where these seasonal residents go in the winter and a whole lot more.
Meet at Reserve Visitor Center.

TUESDAY - JULY 16
"KID"LEIDESCOPE
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Ideal for pre-school aged children and their caregivers. Each week we will explore a new nature topic, read a story and create a take home project.
Meet at Reserve Visitor Center.

Evenings on the Bluff Series
LIVE BIRDS OF PREY
6:30PM
Marla Isaac has been presenting educational shows and exhibits for over 40 years. As a naturalist she specializes in teaching the biology and conservation of reptiles and birds of prey using live non releasable animals and artifacts such as skulls and skeletons as teaching tools. We don't just show you animals we teach on the subject of herpetology and ornithology.

Join us overlooking beautiful Waquoit Bay. Programs are held outdoors, please bring your own chair or blanket for seating.

WEDNESDAY - JULY 17
SOUTH CAPE BEACH CREATURE FEATURE
1:30PM-2:30PM
Each week our interpretive staff will focus on a different animal or group of animals found along our coast.
Meet at South Cape Beach Picnic Area.

CHANGE IS EVERYWHERE
3:00PM-4:00PM
Join us for a fun, interactive tour and discover subtle shifts in the environment that are happening all around us. Make observations, take measurements, sample species and learn how scientists track changes in the natural world. Discover ways that you can collect data in your own backyard. Meet at Reserve Visitor Center.

THURSDAY - JULY 18
CAN OYSTERS HELP RESTORE THE BAY?
1:000PM-2:00PM
Visit our aquaculture research site along the shore and discover how people are farming the sea to produce local food and why scientists are exploring ways that shellfish may help to restore estuaries like Waquoit Bay.
Meet at Reserve Visitor Center.

WAQUOIT BAY ESTATE TOUR
3:00PM-4:00PM
Enjoy the breeze and water view while discovering the human history and the connections to the Bay. Learn about the Wampanoag Tribe, World War II training site, aquaculture and cutting edge research.
Meet at Reserve Visitor Center.
Visitor Center will be open, however no programs today.

FRIDAY - JULY 19
OSPREY WATCH
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Enjoy close-up viewing of osprey in their nest and find out why these amazing birds have rebounded after years of decline. Discover where these seasonal residents go in the winter and a whole lot more.
Meet at Reserve Visitor Center.

SOUTH CAPE BEACH CREATURE FEATURE
1:30PM-2:30PM
Each week our interpretive staff will focus on a different animal or group of animals found along the coast.
Meet at South Cape Beach Picnic Area, off Great Oak Road, Mashpee (Beach parking fees apply).

SATURDAY - JULY 20
WAQUOIT BAY DISCOVERY DAY
10:00AM-4:00PM
Come explore the Waquoit Bay Visitor Center Saturdays all summer! Enjoy a self-guided walk on the trail, coastal crafts and osprey viewing. Explore with one of our discovery backpacks or picnic on the bluff.
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LET'S GO N'SEINE
10:00AM-11:00AM
Explore the bay with dip nets, magnifiers, buckets,
and a large seine net to sample for local critters. Please wear shoes that can get wet, no bare feet.
Meet at the Reserve Visitor Center.

DUCK BOATS IN THE BAY
10:00AM-11:00AM
Discover the rich history of Washburn Island that includes indigenous people, the US military, and finally the Waquoit Bay Research Reserve. Explore changes in land use and learn about the secret WWII training that became the talk of the town in 1942.
Meet at Reserve Visitor Center.

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