Description
Spend the day exploring the winding tidal rivers, quiet bays, and scenic marshes of Cape Cod with an experienced naturalist and paddler.
Begin in Meetinghouse Pond and paddle through the salt marshes of The River to Upper Pleasant Bay. Osprey, belted kingfishers, herons, egrets, and grey seals are just some of the species we may observe on this scenic paddle.
Throughout the trip, we will focus our attention on the resident populations of diamondback terrapins and horseshoe crabs. We will look closely at the work Mass Audubon is doing to help these important species and hopefully tag some horseshoe crabs along the way!
Currents and winds are a factor to consider in this system and sustained periods of paddling is required of participants. Recent, previous paddling experience is required.
When
- Thu, Jul 03, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $120
- Adult Nonmembers $140
Where
Location: Meetinghouse Pond Boat Ramp, Orleans
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Questions? Contact us:
- 508-349-2615 [email protected]
Instructors
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Mass Audubon Staff
Instructions
Pre-registration is required. Previous (recent) paddling experience and good swimming ability are required. Participants need to be able to get into and out of their kayak unassisted. The kayak trip leader reserves the right to deny further participation to paddlers who do not demonstrate adequate paddling ability. Directions to the meeting place will be given upon registration.
This trip meets and leaves from Meetinghouse Pond Landing (directions attached).
Please arrive 10 minutes in advance of the start of the program. Note that the ending time for kayak trips is approximate. We make every effort to finish the trip by the ending time listed but because we are dealing with wind, tide and differing degrees of experience on the part of the participants, there is always the possibility that the trip will run longer than anticipated. For this reason, we suggest that you not count on the trip ending at the time listed and plan accordingly.
Participants may choose among available single kayaks or bring their own kayak. All equipment is provided; all participants must wear life jackets.
We recommend that you bring a windbreaker, hat, and drinking water. There are no facilities, such as restrooms or water fountains, at the meeting places.