boardwalk trail through a grassy meadow — Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet

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.

two boys kneeling down on boardwalk through grass — Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet © Marian Averback

Family Fun

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

Close-up of Belted Kingfisher © Karl Schanz — Belted Kingfisher © Karl Schanz

Birds & Birding

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

Adults hiking a beach during a Cape Cod Field School course

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.

campground with two tents in the distance — Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Campground

Camping

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

A handful of healthy Diamondback Terrapin hatchlings — Diamondback Terrapins

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.