Girl with binoculars Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
Girl with binoculars Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
Marsh beach and water at Long Pasture
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable © Hong Ren Wang

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary

Programs & Activities at Long Pasture

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary offers a wide variety of programs for people of all ages. Whether you're new to nature or an outdoors aficionado, there's something for everyone.

Tidal flats at Long Pasture in summer © AnnMarie Lally
© AnnMarie Lally

Family Fun

Ready for some outdoor adventure? We’ve got all kinds of fun programs and activities for you and your friends and family!

Kayaking by an active Osprey nesting pole at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary

Paddling & Boating

Long Pasture offers many programs that allow participants to enjoy fun learning experiences on the water.

Long Pasture Nature Preschool Explorers making mud pies

Nature Preschool

Nature Preschool Explorers is a nature-based preschool for ages 3–5 that helps children develop a lifelong relationship with the outdoors.

Overview of sand dunes and the ocean.
Long Pasture, Barnstable

Programs for Schools

We offer hands-on, nature-based education programs for students both onsite and offsite. We can work with you to develop a curriculum that meets your needs.

A path winds up to the Outdoor Pavilion at Long Pasture. Under the roof of the pavilion are picnic benches. To the left of the path is a leafy tree, and to the right is a bench.

Facility Rentals

Long Pasture offers a unique and natural setting for weddings, birthday parties, social events, and meetings.

Upcoming Programs

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