Programs, Classes, & Activities at Wellfleet Bay

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Wellfleet Bay 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.

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Wellfleet Bay educator showing students a map

Wellfleet Bay offers a multitude of fun and educational nature-based programs for students from preschool through high school. Programs are available year-round and can take place at the sanctuary or your school. Explore programs >

Adults hiking a beach during a Cape Cod Field School course

Enjoy learning in the beautiful coastal setting of Cape Cod. Wellfleet Bay offers a wide variety of field courses for adults that focus on the unique coastal environment and wildlife of Cape Cod.  Learn in the field >

Kingbird © Richard Johnson
© Richard Johnson

Wellfleet Bay hosts a wide variety of birds year-round. Join us on an upcoming birding program or go birding on your own. Whichever you choose, bring the checklist of birds you might see at Wellfleet Bay. Learn More

College Program in the salt marsh

Wellfleet Bay's location is well-suited for introductory and advanced studies of coastal and marine biology, wildlife ecology, coastal processes and land use issues, and related subjects. Learn more >

Adults participating in a field school program

Wellfleet Bay offers a variety of educational programs for garden clubs, senior centers, historical groups, and many other clubs and organizations. Learn more >

Kids at Wellfleet Bay February Vacation Week

Not sure what your kids should do during school vacation week? Spend school vacation at Wellfleet Bay’s Vacation Adventures in February and April. Programs for children ages 5-11. Learn More