Directory of Information : Birds, Beaches, Bikes & Hikes

Published: July 10, 2008

Cape Poge LighthCape Poge Lighthouse Tours Daily, 9 am, 12 noon, and 2 pm, Chappaquiddick. Guided exploration of barrier beach with The Trustees of Reservations. Transportation from ferry available. Through Oct. $25; $12 children 15 and under; members $15; $10. Reservations: 508-627-3599.

Cape Poge Refuge Natural History Tours Daily, 9 am and 2 pm. Guided over-sand vehicle tour with The Trustees of Reservations. Transportation from ferry available. Through Oct. 8. $40; $18 children 15 and under; members $30; $15. Reservations: 508-627-3599.

Cape Poge Quest Daily, 9 am-5 pm, Chappaquiddick Wildlife Refuge. Treasure hunt; self-guided adventure. Four-wheel drive and OSV permit required. Materials and instructions at the property. Through Columbus Day. Free. 508-627-3599.

Cape Poge Wildlife Canoe/Kayak Tours Daily, 9 am and 2 pm, Chappaquiddick. Guided tour with The Trustees of Reservations. Transportation from ferry available. Through Oct. $40; $18 children; members $30; $15. Reservations: 508-627-3599.

Creature Feature Tues., July 1-Sept. 2, 10-11 am, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown. Age 3-5 with guardian. Learn about a new animal each week through crafts, short walks, stories, and live animal visitors. $9 per child; $6 for members. 508-627-4850.

Family Snorkel Call for dates and times, Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Chappaquiddick. For age 4-9 with guardian. Transportation from ferry available. $10 per child; free for parents/guardians. 508-627-3559.

Felix Neck Trek Mon.-Fri., 2:30-3:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown. Guided walk through trails with Felix Neck naturalist. Free with admission. 508-627-4850.

Fishing Discovery Tours Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am and 1:30 pm. Over-sand vehicle tour to Wasque Point and Cape Poge with The Trustees of Reservations. Fishing gear included. Members only. Transportation from ferry available. Through Columbus Day. $60 adults, $25 children 15 and under. Reservations required: 508-627-3599.

Guided Kayak Tour Mon., Fri., through Sept. 12, 10 am-12 noon, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown. Each trip includes basic instruction and boat safety. Birdwatch, visit Sarson's Island. Ages 11 and up with an adult. $35; $28 for members. Pre-register: 508-627-4850.

Kayak Quest Mon.-Friday, June-Sept, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown. Self-guided Quest of Sengekontacket Pond. All materials provided. $40; $30 for members. Call for availability. 508-627-4850.

Marine Discovery Tours Tues., Thurs., July 8-Sept. 11, 5:30-7:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Sunset cruise from Oak Bluffs Harbor with Capt. John and Felix Neck naturalist. Explore the waters of Vineyard Sound aboard the Coast Guard-licensed vessel. $40; $30 members; children under 8, $4 less. Pre-register: 508-627-4850.

Menemsha Hill Quest Daily, 9 am-5 pm, Menemsha Hills Reservation. Self-guided treasure hunt. The Trustees of Reservations. Materials and instructions available at the property. Free. 508-693-7662.

Moonlight Paddle July 18, 19; Aug. 15, 16; Sept. 14, 15, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown. Ages 11 and up with an adult. Guided tour. $38; $32 for members. Pre-register: 508-627-4850.

Night Paddles June 16, 17, 18; Aug. 13, 14, 15, Call for times, Cape Poge, Chappaquiddick. Paddle into the night with The Trustees of Reservations. Weather permitting. Canoes and kayaks provided. $47; $40 for members. Reservations required: 508-627-3599.

Not-So-Creepy Creatures of the Night Call for days and times, Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Chappaquiddick. For families with children ages 4-8 with The Trustees of Reservations. Transportation from ferry available. $10 per child; free for parent/guardian. Pre-register: 508-627-3599.

Polly Hill Arboretum 809 State Rd., West Tisbury. Daily, 9:30 am-4 pm. Grounds open daily, sunrise to sunset. Guided tours, 2 pm daily. No dogs. $5 donation; members and children under 12 free. No dogs. 508-693-9426.

Poucha Pond Self-Guided Canoe/Kayak Tours Daily, 9 am-5 pm. The Trustees of Reservations. Paddle your own canoe or kayak; follow self-guided map. Members only. Through Columbus Day. $25 for half-day; $35 full-day. Reservations: 508-627-3599.

Seashore Discovery Wed., 1-2:30 pm; Thurs., 10-11:30 am and 1-2:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown. Meet sea creatures, learn biology and conservation. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet. All ages. $9; $6 members; children under 3 free. 508-627-4850.

Sunset Hike in the Hills Thurs., Call for times, Menemsha Hills, Chilmark. Hike to Prospect Hill with education ranger. Pre-register: 508-693-7662.

Thursday Fun-Day Through July and August, Call for times, Long Point Wildlife Refuge, West Tisbury. Assortment of outdoors activities for the whole family. Free with property admission. 508-693-7392.

Tisbury Great Pond Discovery Tours Daily, June 15-Sept. 15, Long Point Wildlife Refuge, West Tisbury. Guided tour through Tisbury Great Pond with The Trustees of Reservations. $25; $10 for children; Members: $15; $10. Pre-register: 508-693-7392.

Wild Wednesdays Wed., 10-11 am, through Sept. 10. Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown. Close look at native snakes, frogs, turtles, insects, seashore creatures; different species weekly. $9: $6 members; children under 3 free. Pre-register: 508-627-4850.