Description
Spend the day within the heart of the Cape Cod National Seashore-Nauset Marsh, an extensive salt marsh system with a fascinating natural and cultural history. With an experienced naturalist and paddler as our guide, we can expect to see staging shorebirds, feeding herons and egrets, and congregations of seals.
During the trip, we will round historic Fort Hill into Town Cove as we make our way to Hopkins Island. We will then continue through the marsh to the Nauset Beach spit for a short walk to the ocean.
Currents and winds are a factor to consider in this system, and sustained periods of paddling is required of participants. Recent, previous paddling experience is required.
When
- Tue, Aug 20, 2024 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $150
- Adult Nonmembers $180
Where
Location: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Questions? Contact us:
- 508-349-2615 [email protected]
Instructors
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David Shapiro - Senior Teacher Naturalist
Instructions
This trip meets and leaves from Hemenway Landing (directions sent with confirmation).
Please arrive 10 minutes in advance of the start of the program. Note that the ending time for kayak trips is approximate. We make every effort to finish the trip by the ending time listed but because we are dealing with wind, tide and differing degrees of experience on the part of the participants, there is always the possibility that the trip will run longer than anticipated. For this reason, we suggest that you not count on the trip ending at the time listed and plan accordingly.
Participants may choose among available single kayaks or bring their own kayak. All equipment is provided including small dry bags; all participants must wear life jackets.
We recommend that you bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, windbreaker, hat, towel, and lunch or a snack. There are no facilities, such as restrooms or water fountains, at the meeting places.
Please note our cancellation policy: In order to receive a refund, you must notify us of your cancellation at least 7 days before the program begins. If we cancel the program, you will receive a full refund. We reserve the right to change programs, schedules, and instructors, and to cancel programs due to low enrollment or unfavorable weather.