November 23, 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: Nature Center open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am-4 pm; Trails open daily, 8 am–6 pm
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Sanctuary News & Events
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
A powerful nor'easter left behind a lot of downed trees and power lines in late October. But thanks to our property staff and some awesome volunteers, trails were cleared in record time.
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
The annual Cape Cod Natural History Conference will not be held in 2022. Organizers say it's hoped the conference eventually can return to an in-person event and continue to serve as an important networking opportunity.
Upcoming Programs
Search for cold-stunned juvenile sea turtles stranded on Cape Cod Bay beaches on the high tide. Learn about sea turtle biology, behavior, and conservation. Read more
Search for cold-stunned juvenile sea turtles stranded on Cape Cod Bay beaches on the high tide. Learn about sea turtle biology, behavior, and conservation. Read more
Search for cold-stunned juvenile sea turtles stranded on Cape Cod Bay beaches on the high tide. Learn about sea turtle biology, behavior, and conservation. Read more