Regional News

Despite COVID-19 or perhaps because of it, Wellfleet Bay's modified annual fundraising effort this summer has raised as much critical funding for the sanctuary’s education and conservation programs as previous Wild, Wild Wellfleet! galas.

Now that the sanctuary's trails have reopened, visitors have started taking note of several significant improvements along the Goose Pond and Silver Spring trails.

Melissa Lowe Cestaro—a 25-year veteran of Mass Audubon—has been chosen to succeed Sanctuary Director Bob Prescott, who has retired after nearly 40 years at the helm.

After finding a dead bat that wasn't typically found on Nantucket, researchers began monitoring the island’s bat population. They discovered that this federally threatened bat species wasn't so rare on Nantucket after all. 

Join Felix Neck and wellness entrepreneur Ky Keenan in bringing high-vibe living Plant-Based Experiences into your home. Choose from 4 curated experiences for up to 10 guests that can be hosted as a brunch, lunch, or dinner in the privacy of your home. 

The sanctuary is still providing outdoor nature explorations for children, families, and adults this summer. In addition to our open trails, we're excited to offer outdoor versions of all your favorite programs for your family or Quaran-team!

Felix Neck has been awarded a TernSOLAR challenge grant from the Tern Foundation to support the installation of a second solar panel array on the new Equipment Barn roof. In order to receive the funding, we must raise a matching $30,000—and we need your help to do it!

We're beyond thrilled to announce that Felix Neck opened Mass Audubon's fifth nature preschool on September 3!

Sanctuary Director Suzan Bellincampi has published her second book, The Nature of Martha's Vineyard—a collection of nature essays that gathers the best of the nature columns she's penned over more than 16 years.