February 20, 2020
Please Note:
Goose Pond, Try Island, & Boardwalk trails are closed due to construction; other trails open. Read More
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
© Ronald Reynolds
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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.
Location: 291 State Highway Route 6, South Wellfleet, MA 02663
Phone: 508-349-2615
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 9 am–4:30 pm; Trails open daily, 7 am–dusk
Summer Camp
Register for Summer Camp!
We offer day camp sessions for campers ages 3–14 at two Cape Cod locations. Sign up today >
Spring Migration Club
Spring Migration Club
Yellow Warbler © Sherri VandenAkker
This series offers an in-depth look at spring migration on Cape Cod. Starts March 13! Get the details >
Cheep Eats
Next "Cheep Eats" is March 19
© Neal Harris
Bring a lunch & join us each month for these sociable, educational bird talks! Register now >
Birding Programs
Winter Birds
Dovekie © Susan Wellington
We have lots of great birding walks and trips for all ages and experience levels! Go birding >
Sanctuary News & Events
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Special Event March 14, 2020
Now in its 25th year, the annual Cape Cod Natural History Conference features speakers from environmental organizations across Cape Cod discussing a wide array of natural history topics.
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Special Event March 21, 2020
Join us for a screening of The Serengeti Rules to discover the scientists and research that helped develop the important ecological concept of "keystone species."
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Whether you're new to birding, want to experience the Cape's great birding hotspots, or just enjoy an evening listening for Whip-poor-wills, there's a spring birding program for you!
Upcoming Programs
Build up your Leap Day bird list! Spend the day with a Wellfleet Bay Naturalist searching the Outer Cape for as many bird spec... Learn More >
Discover the natural history and adaptations of local owls through an indoor presentation then head outside to look and listen... Learn More >
Learn about the amazing adaptations of our local owls.Enjoy a story and head out on an evening hike searching for these myster... Learn More >