About Felix Neck
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary is a place for everyone, protecting the habitats, wildlife, and spectacular views for which Martha’s Vineyard is renowned. Four miles of trails through woodlands, meadows, ponds, salt marsh, and along shorelines allow for exploration, discovery, and quiet contemplation.
Location
100 Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown, MA 02539
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Mailing Address
PO Box 494, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Hours
Nature Center & Gift Shop
Monday–Friday, 9 am–4 pm
Restrooms are available indoors during sanctuary operating hours
Trails
Open every day, dawn to dusk
Admission
Members: Free
Nonmembers: $4 Adults, $3 Seniors (65+), $3 Children (2-12)
As a way to increase access to nature, Mass Audubon also offers several free admission programs at our wildlife sanctuaries.
Facilities
- Parking
- Universally Accessible Nature Center
- Universally Accessible Restrooms
- Picnic Area
Acres
194
Trail Mileage
4 miles (universally accessible: 1 mile)
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Sanctuary Highlights
- Kayak and paddleboard tours of Sengekontacket Pond throughout the summer; special seasonal sunset kayaks and moonrise paddles.
- Ongoing conservation projects that engage community science volunteers, including Osprey monitoring, Horseshoe Crab research, and coastal waterbird tracking.
- Discovery Room for all ages with live animals, marine life touch tank, and hands-on activities.
- Butterfly and bird gardens that host some of nature's winged wonders.
- Fern & Feather Nature Preschool and Fern & Feather Summer Day Camp (named "Best of the Vineyard"), a memorable part of Island childhoods since 1964.
- Gift shop offering nature-based books and products as well as local goods and art.
Property Regulations
All of the land at our wildlife sanctuaries is protected. By conserving these open spaces, Mass Audubon, along with our members and partners, is able to fulfill its mission of protecting the nature of Massachusetts. When visiting, please take note of the following regulations:
- No dog walking or horseback riding; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
- No walking off trail
- No collecting or picking natural items
- No bike riding or operating motorized vehicles; day passes are available for powered mobility devices
- No running, swimming, or camping
- No operating drones or other remote-controlled vehicles
- No fishing, hunting, trapping, or releasing of animals
- No feeding wildlife
- No smoking
Photography Guidelines
Mass Audubon welcomes visitors to capture the beauty and wonder of our statewide network of wildlife sanctuaries through photography. If you would like to use a wildlife sanctuary for commercial photography purposes, please review the complete guidelines and learn how to schedule a time.