March 18, 2021
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
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Wellfleet Bay provides peace and unmatched beauty on the hillsides and shoreline overlooking Wellfleet Harbor. Extensive trails bring you to a panoramic salt marsh, sandy barrier beach, and pine woodlands, each attracting a wide array of wildlife. The sanctuary features a universally accessible trail and an award-winning “green” nature center with numerous exhibits and aquariums. Please leave dogs and other pets at home.
Location: 291 State Highway Route 6, South Wellfleet, MA 02663
Phone: 508-349-2615
Hours: Trails open daily, 7:30 am–6 pm; Info desk & restrooms open Wednesdays–Saturdays, 9:30 am–3:00 pm
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Doris Countryman, a longtime volunteer who shared her love of birds and nature, left a special legacy to Wellfleet Bay so the place where she spent so much time enjoying nature could continue helping others enjoy it for years to come.
Upcoming Programs
Our drop-off school vacation week program immerses children in nature through stories, games, crafts, and hikes led by our exp... Learn More >
Take time away from the screen, connect with nature and play outdoors at Wellfleet Bay. Ideal for students who will be on the... Learn More >
Take time away from the screen, connect with nature and play outdoors at Wellfleet Bay. Ideal for students who will be on the... Learn More >