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
September – March
Monday–Friday, 9 am–4 pm; closed Saturday & Sunday
Trails: Daily, dawn to dusk
April – May
Monday–Friday, 9 am–4 pm; Saturday, 10 am–3 pm; closed Sunday
Trails: Daily, dawn to dusk
June – August
Monday–Friday, 9 am–4 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–3 pm
Trails: Daily, dawn to dusk
Admission
Members: Free
Nonmembers: $4 Adults, $3 Seniors (65+), $3 Children (2-12)
EBT Participants: Free for up to 4 people when you show your EBT card
Facilities
- Parking
- Universally Accessible Nature Center
- Universally Accessible Restrooms
- Picnic Area
Acres
194
Trail Mileage
4 miles (universally accessible: 1 mile)
Sanctuary Highlights
- Kayak and paddleboard tours of Sengekontacket Pond throughout the summer; special seasonal sunset kayaks and moonrise paddles.
- Ongoing conservation projects that engage citizen 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.