Located on South Wellfleet, Wellfleet Massachusetts the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful place to discover with your handicap van rental Boston. Nearly half of the land area of Wellfleet is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, run by Massachusetts Audubon, surrounds much of Fresh Brook, including part of Small Island. Between the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, seashore and other small parks and beaches, seventy percent of the town's area is protected.

A little history

Wellfleet was encountered by Europeans as early as 1606, when the French explorer Samuel de Champlain explored and named it "Port Aux Huitres" (Oyster Port) for the bountiful oyster population resident to the area. Wellfleet was part of neighboring Eastham until 1763, achieving town status after nearly 30 years of petitioning. Wellfleet's oyster beds drove the early economy, as did whaling and other fishing endeavors.

Protecting the nature of Massachusetts

Mass Audubon work with other conservation organizations, legislators, universities and citizen groups to shape, strengthen and ensure the fulfillment of environmental laws, policies and regulations. Mass Audubon also inform and educate people about pending legislation and its potential impact, and enable the public to better understand the government's actions regarding environmental issues. Working with scientists from Mass Audubon and other organizations, this organization provide data and analysis to help guide public policy.

Scenic trail to discover

Wellfleet Bay's 1 100 acres of salt marsh, sandy beach, pine woodland, freshwater pond, and rare heathland attract a wide array of wildlife, especially songbirds and shorebirds. You and your handicap van rental Boston can discover the true nature of Cape Cod as you amble along the five miles of trails. Along the scenic trails you will also come across the Nature Center's green architecture, friendly volunteers and a beautiful butterfly and hummingbird garden

More things to do

A variety of educational programs for children and adults, including walks, workshops, and cruises, are offered both on the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and at other pristine locations on Cape Cod. You and your handicap van rental Boston can enjoy a naturalist led bird walk on the property or listen to an evening lecture. You can also participate in hands on activities aboard the Cape Cod Bay Marine Life Cruise for families. You and your handicap van rental Boston will be able to spot seals, shorebirds and other wildlife on guided tours of Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge and the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Wellfleet Bay Natural History Day Camp

The Wellfleet Bay Sanctuary Summer Natural History Day Camp promotes a child's lasting curiosity and concern for the natural world. The goal is to instil awareness and appreciation of the natural world, to teach responsibility for the environment, and to promote an understanding of our place in nature. Camp activities are carefully planned to meet these goals and at the same time create a fun and memorable experience. Campers, ages 4 - 14, will spend their days exploring the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, using nets to catch fish & crabs, searching for frogs & salamanders, looking & listening for birds, catching insects and much more!

Before you go

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Nature Center: Memorial Day to Columbus Day: Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Columbus Day to Memorial Day: Tuesday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trails: Open every day, 8 a.m. to dusk (8 p.m. in the summer).

For more information when you visit Wellfleet Bay Sanctuary with your handicap van rental Boston check out their official website at or call at 508-349-2615