Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Programs & Activities at Wellfleet Bay
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.

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

Birds & Birding
Join us on an upcoming birding program or go birding on your own.

Cape Cod Field Schools
Wellfleet Bay offers a wide variety of field courses for adults that focus on the unique coastal environment and wildlife of Cape Cod.

Camping
Our campground, which includes 15 campsites, is small, quiet, and rustic.

Community Science
Help with projects related to wildlife monitoring, research, restoration, and conservation.

Nature Center
Esther Underwood Johnson Nature Center is a green building with exhibits, a gift shop, and wildlife garden.

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.
Upcoming Programs
See moreBirding Through the Seasons: Monthly Birding Series - Summer/Fall 2025
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Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Cummaquid
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6 classes starting
Saturday, July 26
7:00-10:00am
Adults
Fish Feeding Fun!
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Class 9 of 19
Saturday, July 26
12:00-12:20pm
Adults & Families - 2 - 17
Creature Feature
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Monday, July 28
2:00-3:00pm
Families - children 2 - 16 years
Early Bird Walk at Long Pasture
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Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Cummaquid
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Tuesday, July 29
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Seashore Ramble
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Tuesday, July 29
9:00-11:00am
Families - children 4 - 17
Seashore Ramble
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Thursday, July 31
10:00am-12:00pm
Families - children 4 - 17