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Barnstable Harbor/Sandy Neck Cruises
Sponsored by Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Cummaquid Instructor: Jodie Montoya - Education Coordinator Audience: All (suitable for children 0 - 18 years) Members: Adult $30.00, Child $28.00 Nonmembers: Adult $35.00, Child $32.00
Board the Horseshoe Crab to experience the spectacular beauty, unique ecology and incredible diversity of the 8000 acre Barnstable Harbor-Great Marsh Ecosystem. For 2 hours, we will explore the waters and walk on the tip of 7 mile long Sandy Neck Barrier Beach. Discover creatures, from Horseshoe Crabs to wading birds, and simply enjoy the ever-changing beauty of one of the most productive ecosystems on earth!
Instructions and Directions: Cross the Sagamore Bridge onto Cape Cod. From Route 6, take exit 7 to Yarmouth Port. Go north one mile on Willow Street, and take a left onto Route 6A west. Proceed for approximately one mile, then take a right on Bone Hill Road (where you’ll see a large sign for the Harbor Point Restaurant) and a smaller sign for Long Pasture. Follow Bone Hill Road past the upper trail head parking area to the end of Bone Hill Rd and look for a large white Sanctuary sign on your left. Take this driveway to the Visitor Center parking area. Parking is available in the field to your left, and around the circular drive in front of the Visitor Center.
