Two kids running in the snow. We all need nature—and nature needs you. Together, we can protect the wildlife and wild lands of Massachusetts for generations to come. Make a tax-deductible donation today.
Two kids running in the snow. We all need nature—and nature needs you. Together, we can protect the wildlife and wild lands of Massachusetts for generations to come. Make a tax-deductible donation today.
View of the pond at Felix Neck
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Edgartown
  • 194 Acres

Plan Your Visit

Miles of trails through woodlands, meadows, ponds, salt marsh, and along the shorelines of Martha's Vineyard, which allow for exploration, discovery, and connection to this beautiful landscape.

Directions to Felix Neck
Hours
Nature Center & Gift Shop
  • Monday-Friday
  • 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Trails
  • Daily
  • dawn to dusk
  • 4 miles
See Trail Maps
Contact

100 Felix Neck Drive 
Edgartown, MA 02539

Mailing Address
  • P.O. Box 494
    Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

Connect with Felix Neck

Property Regulations

  • Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
  • Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
  • Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
  • Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.

Facilities

  • Parking
    Parking
  • Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible
    Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible
  • Restrooms, Universally Accessible
    Restrooms, Universally Accessible
  • Picnic Tables
    Picnic Tables
  • Canoeing / Kayak (call ahead)
    Canoeing / Kayak (call ahead)

Featured Experiences

  • Large white bird flying over the marshy banks of a channel.
    Felix Neck, Edgartown

    Birds & Birding at Felix Neck

    Felix Neck hosts a wide variety of birds year-round. Join us on an upcoming birding program or go birding on your own.

  • Cover of "The Nature of Martha’s Vineyard" © Mermaid & Motorcycle Press
    © Mermaid & Motorcycle Press

    Martha's Vineyard Nature Books

    Mass Audubon Islands Director Suzan Bellincampi is the author of two natural history books, Martha's Vineyard: A Field Guide to Island Nature (2014) and The Nature of Martha's Vineyard (2018). 

  • Two girls with face paint at Felix Neck's annual Fall Fest

    Family Fun at Felix Neck

    Ready for some outdoor adventures? We’ve got all kinds of fun programs and activities for you and your friends and family!

  • Preschooler watching a fuzzy caterpillar on a leaf at Felix Neck

    Fern & Feather Preschool at Felix Neck

    Felix Neck's nature preschool in Edgartown supports children's individual growth and innate curiosity through nature-based learning and discovery.

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Explore Felix Neck

  • View of the pond at Felix Neck
    Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
  • Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Large white bird flying over the marshy banks of a channel.
    Felix Neck, Edgartown
  • A grassy meadow with pink flowers.
    Felix Neck, Edgartown
  • A water channel through grassy marsh.
    Felix Neck, Edgartown