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Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Help us celebrate how delicious climate action can be and join us under the stars surrounded by the Island’s natural beauty for a very special evening. Along with a dinner of exquisite plant-based sustainably sourced foods and libations there will be silent and live auctions and lively conversation.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
It's time to race your wooden shark fins and help support Felix Neck! The first "shark" to make it across Sengekontacket Pond and over the finish line wins the coveted Shark Fin Trophy for their sponsor.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
This race will take runners and walkers alike through our beautiful trails, providing inspiring views at every step—all to benefit the sanctuary’s wildlife protection, education, and conservation initiatives.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
How did Felix Neck get ten percent of the Island’s students together with nonprofit partners, local and regional government, business owners, and scientists? Feed them good food and engage them in great conversations.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Everyone loves butterflies. They are beautiful, reflecting every color in the spectrum. A key part of the ecosystem, they serve as pollinators for many flowering plants. Unlike many other insects, butterflies are harmless to people because they don’t bite or sting. And most of all, they are inspirational, a muse to poets, artists, and scientists through the ages.
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We recently spoke to Lorraine Hughes about her experience volunteering at Felix Neck.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Towering over other vegetation at 20 feet tall and dominating the entire shoreline of Hummock Pond, Phragmites Australis, or the common reed is one of the most aggressive and ecologically damaging invasive species found on Nantucket.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Winter offers opportunities to slow down, reflect, observe and notice. Whether you find yourself reflecting on yourself or the world around you, spending time in nature encourages discovery. The Shop at Felix Neck has a variety of resources to further your understanding of the natural world.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
At Felix Neck’s Fern & Feather Day Camp in Edgartown, campers ages 5–14 have fun and make friends as they explore the nature of Martha's Vineyard at our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary. Registration for summer 2022 opens on January 31!
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Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard staff combined forces in 2021 and the connection made Mass Audubon's work more effective and more impactful. It was an undeniably difficult year, but we persevered and can be proud of our accomplishments this year.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
After receiving a 2021 Martha's Vineyard Vision Fellowship, Jacob Gurney decided to spend his summer working at Felix Neck. "It's a place that I have loved since I was a kid and camper, and it represents what I care deeply about on this island."
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
For four months of the year, one of our volunteers birds at the sanctuary daily in a practice called patch birding. This idea resonates with me—going deeply into a place, knowing it, appreciating it, and caring for it.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Felix Neck marked its 50th anniversary in 2019, but the celebrations were postponed by COVID-19. This summer we were able to safely launch our "50 Years (Take Two)" celebration, featuring three special community events.
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Amelia Leonard spent this summer as a Coastal Waterbird Intern at Felix Neck, helping to collect data on endangered shorebirds. We recently spoke to her about the experience and what she learned.
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Felix Neck is excited to launch our new Explorer Packs—all-in-one kits that contain everything you need for a fun outdoor adventure filled with learning! Now available on a sliding scale from $10-$30 at The Shop at Felix Neck.