CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Martha's Vineyard
Natural History Tour Enjoy a 2 ½ hour oversand vehicle exploration across Chappaquiddick’s barrier beach! Your guided tour includes an exploration of the rare maritime forests that inhabit the farthest reaches of the island. You’ll also stop at the Cape Poge Lighthouse to learn its history, climb the spiral staircase, and witness breathtaking views of Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod and Nantucket! Relax and enjoy the birding, beachcombing, and photographic moments this journey has to offer, as you discover the fascinating natural history of Cape Poge. Program duration: 2.5 hours Frequency: Daily, May 28, 2008 to October 8, 2008 Times: 9AM and 2PM Members: Adult $30; Child (15 and under) $15. Nonmembers: Adult $40; Child (15 and under) $18. Please call 508.627.3599
Lighthouse Tour Climb the spiral staircase of the century-old wooden lighthouse, and discover intriguing stories of the light keepers who watched over these ocean waters for nearly 150 years.  Views from atop the lighthouse can be breathtaking, and the guided tour of the barrier beach at Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge makes this trip perfect for families and people of all ages! Program duration: 1.5 hours Frequency: Daily, May 28, 2008 to October 8, 2008 Times: 9am, Noon, and 2PM Members: Adult $15; Child (15 and under) $10. Nonmembers: Adult $25; Child $12. Please call 508.627.3599
Wildlife Kayak or Canoe Tour Cape Poge and Wasque are home to a variety of wildlife. A Trustees naturalist will guide you in exploring the beauty of the salt water world from the perfect vantage point, a kayak or canoe!  You may catch a glimpse of heron, osprey, and terns flying overhead, and crabs, sea sponge, or clams in the water below you;. Experience a remote Trustees beach midway through your tour and become inspired by the sights and sounds of this special place. Program duration: 2.5 hours Frequency: Daily, May 28, 2008 to October 8, 2008 Times: 9AM and 2PM Members: Adult $30; Child (15 and under) $15. Nonmembers: Adult $40; Child $18. Please call 508.627.3599
Fishing Discovery Tour Join our expert fishing guide on an oversand vehicle tour and learn the artful skills of surfcasting, reading the water, and filleting a fish.  You’ll experience the natural beauty of legendary fishing beaches such as Wasque and the Cape Poge Gut and try your luck at catching, and identifying species including striped bass, bluefish, and false albacore.   Fishing poles, lures, and line are provided.  Bring a snack and big sense of adventure! Program duration: 4 hours Frequency: Daily, May 28, 2008 to October 8, 2008 Times: 8:30AM and 1:30PM Members only: Adult $60; Child (15 and under) $25. Please call 508.627.3599
Poucha Pond Self-Guided Discovery Tour Reap the benefits of Trustees membership as you paddle through Poucha Pond at your own pace.  With a waterproof self-guided map in hand, paddle the salt waters of Poucha Pond and discover the effects humans – and nature – have had on the beautiful habitats that surround this area. Members only. 4 hours for $25, 8 hours for $35 (per canoe or kayak).
Note: For all tours, please arrive on time! Carpool or bicycle to Mytoi departure point to avoid long delays at the Edgartown-Chappaquiddick ferry. Tours are weather dependent. Appropriate clothing recommended. Bring binoculars, camera, film, refreshments, sun block, sun glasses, and insect repellent. Membership in The Trustees of Reservations is not transferable; therefore, member cards may not be used by nonmembers to quality for member discounts on tours. Tour participants may purchase an introductory membership in The Trustees of Reservations at half-price at both the Individual and Family levels in order to participate in the Fishing Tour or Poucha Pond Self-Guided Discovery Tour.
Long Point Wildlife Refuge, Martha's Vineyard
Kayak Discovery Tour (Long Point) Explore the beauty of one of the rarest habitats in the world, a coastal sandbarrens, as you kayak with a Trustees naturalist at Long Point Wildlife Refuge.  Witness breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the refuge habitats, as you enjoy your paddle throughout Tisbury Great Pond.  Your tour begins at a special tours-only parking area located at the off-season entrance gate at the end of Deep Bottom Road. Duration: 1.5 hours Frequency:  Daily -- June 15th – Sept 15th Times: 8:30, 11, 1:30 Members: Adult $15; Child (15 and under) $10. Nonmembers: Adult $25; Child $10. Reservations required, please call 508.693.7392
Note: Membership in The Trustees of Reservations is not transferable; therefore, member cards may not be used by nonmembers to quality for member discounts on tours.
Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge, Nantucket Island	Download the Flyer (665KB pdf)
Fishing Discovery Tour Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, late May through mid-October | 9:30AM & 1:30PM Discover Coskata-Coatue’s intriguing coastal environment as you learn the fine points of saltwater fishing on this family-friendly adventure! Adult $75; Child (12 and under) $30. Sunset Tours Tuesdays, July, and August Enjoy a 2-hour guided trip to Great Point to bask in the setting sun – and climb Great Point Lighthouse. Reservations required. Call 508.228.6799. Members: Adult $30. Nonmembers: Adult $40. Member/Nonmember child (12 and under) $15. Natural History Tours Daily, mid-May – mid-October | 9:30AM & 1:30PM Join our experienced guide on this 2.5-hour oversand vehicle tour and learn about the fascinating flora and fauna that call Coskata-Coatue home. Members: Adult $30. Nonmembers: Adult $40. Member/Nonmember child (12 and under) $15. Charter Tours Pre-booked charter tours are available May – October. Call 508.225.6799. Science Discovery Thursdays - Marine Ecology Walk  Thursdays, June 11 - September 3 | 9:30AM | Adults $35, Child $25.  Back by popular demand, join an Aquarium intern from Maria Mitchell Association to seine net and discover what lives in our local waters.  To register call Maria Mitchell Aquarium at 508.228.5387. Meet at the Wauwinet Gatehouse. Fishing for Kids (Ages 10-17) Thursdays, June 5 - August 13 | 1:30 PM | Child $45.  This fishing adventure is dedicated to teaching children how to fish. An experienced Maria Mitchell Teaching Intern will spend the afternoon with the group on the beach. To register call Maria Mitchell Association at 508.228.9198 or online at www.mmo.org. Meet at the Wauwinet Gatehouse. NEW! Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum and Great Point Tour Sundays, May 26 - October 15 |  9AM SHARP! - 12:30 PM Featuring a guided tour through the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum followed by a tour of the Coskata Coatue Wildlife Refuge.  Members $35, Nonmembers Adults $50. Member/Nonmember child (Ages 8-12)$15. For reservations call  Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 508.228.1885. Meet at the Museum, parking available at the UMass Field Station.
Note: Please arrive on time! Tour vehicles depart promptly on-schedule. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the tour vehicle. Tours are weather dependent. Appropriate clothing recommended. Bring binoculars, camera, film, refreshments, sun block, sun glasses, and insect repellent. You are traveling to a remote location, so remember that medical or emergency facilities are not available. However, all tour vehicles carry two-way radios. Membership in The Trustees of Reservations is not transferable; therefore, member cards may not be used by nonmembers to quality for member discounts on tours.

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