Nature Experiences 2020 - Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary - Nature Adventures for Children, Families & Adults - Mass Audubon
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Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature Experiences 2020
Photos by Liz Dengenis + Lanny McDowell
Nature Adventures for Children, Families & Adults
Kayak Tours | Wildlife Encounters | Sanctuary Supper at Home
NATURE ADVENTURES AT FELIX NECK
We are able to offer unique experiences exploring the Sanctuary with groups of up
to 11 people* and a personal naturalist guide. With expeditions ranging from story
time visits with live critters to dissecting owl pellets to quiet contemplation there is
something for everyone at Felix Neck.
Choose Your Adventure!
Pricing based on group size:
2 - 5 People $150 / hour 6 - 9 People $250 / hour
*groups are expected to be within the same household or quaran-team for safety reasons, and
must include at least one responsible adult. All party members must be included at registration
Please contact 508.627.4850 or felixneck@massaudubon.org
to register and for all our safety protocols
GUIDED WALK
Take a guided walk around the sanctuary. Topics of choice include: climate change, wild
edibles, birds and many more!
CREATURE FEATURE
We will get a chance to take a look at the critter of choice, (seasonally dependent), and
make crafts!
REPTILE-RAMA
Reptiles are an amazing group of animals. Are they slimy? Cold-blooded? What makes
a reptile a reptile? We’ll answer these questions and more while learning about snakes
and turtles when exploring their natural habitats!
FAMILY BIRDING 101
Families are invited to explore the Sanctuary in search of resident and migrating birds.
Learn how to use binoculars, your eyes, and your ears to find and identify birds.
TALENTED TALONS
Discover the physical and behavioral traits that birds of prey like hawks and osprey
have. Join us to take a closer look at our resident osprey, found right on our property
every summer!
SEASHORE DISCOVERY Meet amazing creatures of the sea! Take a short walk through the forest to a protected beach where you will explore shallow waters with dip nets and use a large seine net to catch fish, crabs, and other pond wildlife! Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and don’t forget your hat, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. TANK TIME It’s feeding time at Felix Neck! Meet our resident animals and learn about these critters during their feeding time. MORNING MEDITATION & LABYRINTH WALK Come with your own intention and see what the labyrinth has to offer as you’re guided through this seated and walking meditation. Limited to 4 participants MARINE DISCOVERY TOUR Two hour tour; $750 up to 10 people, $900 up to 20 people pending state reccomendations Cruise from Oak Bluffs Harbor with a Felix Neck naturalist to explore the waters of Vineyard Sound aboard The Skipper. We check traps for crabs, fish, and shellfish that live in the water surrounding the island. Participants will have a chance to look at the catch up-close and try scup fishing if time permits. ACCESS-ABLE GUIDED TOURS Call or email to schedule: 508.627.4850 / felixneck@massaudubon.org To provide access for all, we ask for a donation if you are able Our Access-Able program provides an opportunity to explore Felix Neck by those with limited mobility. Led by Sanctuary staff on our golf cart, this one-hour guided tour will highlight the property’s woodlands, marshes, and beach habitats. Groups are limited to 2 people. Kayak Tour Expeditions GUIDED KAYAK TOURS Join a Felix Neck naturalist for an exploration of Sengekontacket Pond. Paddle by Sarson’s Island to see nesting shorebirds feed and frolic. Explore the salt marsh and search for pond wildlife. All trips focus on the natural history of saltwater communities found on Martha’s Vineyard. Daytime, sunset and moonrise tour available. Pricing based on group size: 2 - 5 Explorers $350 2-hour program; 6 - 9 Explorers $600 2-hour program *groups are expected to be within the same household or quaran-team for safety reasons, and must include at least one responsible adult. All party members must be included at registration. KAYAK & STAND UP PADDLE BOARD (SUP) QUESTS Monday - Friday Members: $50/person; Nonmembers: $60/person Enjoy Sengekontacket Pond on this self-guided tour. Rhyming quest clues (think: treasure hunt!) will help you uncover the story of the pond’s people, places, and wildlife. Single and double kayaks and two SUPs available; call to reserve for up to 2.5 hours; boats and SUPs must be returned by 3:30pm.
Sanctuary Supper
At Home
Eating to Save the Planet
Climate change. Biodiversity. Human health.
What’s the connection? Food.
Are you hungry for change?
Join Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary and wellness entrepreneur Ky Keenan,
the founder of Not Your Sugar Mamas, Frankie’s Flatbreads, and Well Retreats,
to bring high-vibe living Plant-Based Experiences into your home.
Choose from our 4 curated experiences for up to 10 guests that can be hosted as a brunch,
lunch, or dinner in the privacy of your home. This fantastic event will be the highlight of your
summer- all for a good cause! Half of the fee for these events will support
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary’s climate education,
conservation, and advocacy programs on Martha’s Vineyard.
Bliss $3,500-$5,000 2 hours
Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails infused with local wild herbs and pure, organic CBD
tinctures paired with a deliciously colorful array of plant-based small bites. Chef and
holistic nutritionist Ky Keenan will share the health benefits of CBD and why these
mixtures can infuse a feeling of euphoria and relaxation and introduce you to the
curious world of medicinal herbs and plants.
Savory Soiree with Medicinal Mushrooms $6,000 3 hours
Eat your way through the miraculous kingdom of mushrooms. These delights will be
partnered with apoptogenic cocktails. Enjoy Chef Ky Keenan’s signature Shroom
offerings that infuses unique mushrooms like cordyceps and reishi see blended
with wild edible herbs. Chef Ky Keenan believes these special fungi provide
benefits to your energy, brain, hormones, and immune system. You can experience
how incredible mushrooms can make us feel!
Paella Party $10,000 4 hours
Ky spent years living in Barcelona where she discovered her love of cooking and the
craft of using herbs and spices to produce deep, rich flavorful meals. Your Paella
party is designed to start in the late afternoon and languish into the
evening. To begin, graze boards of plant-based plant-based cheeses, and
garnishes, olives, and bread, and then enjoy tastes of artisanal Tapas paired with
fresh Island-inspired sangria. For the main meal, our team will build your colorful,
delicious Paella over an open flame - guests are welcome to participate!
Learn More & Register
felixneck@massaudubon.org
508.627.4850
Quaran-team Nature Adventures
for Kids
Monday, July 13th - Friday, October 9th
9:30am - 3:00pm
$450/day members per group; $500/day nonmembers per group
Day-long Programs for ages entering K-8th grade
offered Monday, We dnesday, and Friday (Tues, Thurs for rain days)
Open to 2-5 kids from the same Quaran-team
(A quaranteam is a bubble of people who create their own tight-knit
social circle that doesn’t interact with others outside their group.)
Explore forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats at our
350-acre wildlife sanctuary. This program will encourage kids to
actively investigate and observe their surroundings, make their
own discoveries, appreciate nature, and most of all have fun! Our
program incorporates outdoor games, nature activities, hikes,
stories, crafts, and more!
Email felixneck@massaudubon.org to register
Volunteer Opportunities
GARDEN VOLUNTEER WORK DAY
Thursdays, July 9 - September 25 | 1 - 3 pm
FREE
Help our garden grow! Work alongside our knowledgeable garden
volunteers and learn about which plants provide food for Island
butterflies and birds. Come for the knowledge but stay for the
experience and fun! Bring your own tools and register in advance
to secure your spot, limited to 5 participants.
Email felixneck@massaudubon.org to register
Explore Nature at Felix Neck
Wildlife Sanctuary!
Discover some of the Vineyard’s
most important natural treasures
and spectacular views! Enjoy four
miles of walking trails along scenic
shorelines, woodlands, wetlands,
and meadows. See birds, butterflies,
wildflowers, sea life, and much
more. Explore at your own pace or
take a guided program with our
teacher-naturalists. Visit
massaudubon.org/felixneck.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Sanctuary Admission
Members: Free
(508) 627-4850 Nonmember Adults: $4
P.O. Box 494, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 Nonmember Children: $3
100 Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown, MA 02539 Seniors (ages 65+): $3
felixneck@massaudubon.org Children under 3: Free
massaudubon.org/felixneck Nature Center Hours
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm
Directions: Saturday - Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm*
Felix Neck is located on the Edgartown *Seasonally
side of the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Trails
Road approximately two miles from the Open daily, dawn to dusk
intersection of Beach Road in Edgartown, and
five miles from State Road in Vineyard Haven. Follow us on Facebook &
Look for a blue-and-white sign with the Mass Instagram!
facebook.com/
Audubon logo. Follow the wooded drive 3/4 massaudubonfelixneck
mile to the parking area.
@massaudubonfelixneck
Sanctuary Staff
Suzan Bellincampi: Sanctuary Director
Josey Kirkland: Education Manager
Liz Dengenis: Education Coordinator
Philip Hunsaker: Property Manager
Liz Cosgrove: Office Manager
Ryan Ofsthun: Preschool Director
Christina Raichle: Preschool Teacher
Photo by Liz Dengenis
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