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 17 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.
Upcoming Programs
See moreBirding for All!
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Saturday, September 23
8:30-9:30am
Adults & Families - 8 & up
Cuttyhunk and Elizabeth Islands Boat Tour
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Cuttyhunk and Elizabeth Islands, Gosnold
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Sunday, September 24
8:00am-5:15pm
Adults
Early Bird Walk at Wellfleet Bay
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Tuesday, September 26
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Bird Research in Action!
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Friday, September 29
8:00-9:00am
Adults & Families - 8 & up
Early Bird Walk at Wellfleet Bay
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Tuesday, October 3
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Bird Research in Action!
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Friday, October 6
8:00-9:00am
Adults & Families - 8 & up
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.
Programs for Groups
Whether you’re looking for programs for your community group, garden club, Scout troop, or more, our teacher naturalists can help!