Join Wildlands Trust and the Paskamansett Bird Club on a birding hike at Great Neck Conservation Area in Wareham! This hike will take frequent stops to see, listen to, and identify bird species! We will traverse almost 3.5 miles of uneven terrain with limited elevation and visit the water’s edge. In the event of postponement, our rain date is Thursday, September 17, from 8 AM to 10 AM. Registration is required for this free event.
Registration closes on Tuesday, September 15 at 3 PM. Want to sign up after registration closes? Please email: events@wildlandstrust.org
Parking:
Meet at Great Neck Conservation Area, 34 Crooked River Road, Wareham, MA 02571.
The parking area is located at the Wildlands Trust sign on the south side of the Crooked River Road. Street parking is also available.
From I-495 S: Follow interstate to end and continue onto MA-25 E. Take exit 3 toward US-6/MA-28/Onset/Wareham. Merge onto Maple Springs Road. Continue straight onto MA-28 S. Turn right onto Depot Street. Continue onto Great Neck Road for roughly 1.2 miles, then take a sharp right onto Crooked River Road. Parking is about 0.5 mile down the road on the left.
What to Wear & Bring (Required):
Sturdy, waterproof, closed-toed shoes
Warm, weather-appropriate clothing
Snacks
Water
Sunblock
Bug spray
Encouraged - binoculars, a bird ID book, and a camera
What to Expect:
Hiking 3.5 miles of wooded trails, with rooted, rocky, and uneven sections
Stop-and-go hiking to see, listen to, and identify bird species
Wildlands Trust volunteers to guide you on the trails!
Paskamansett Bird Club will be your birding guide
Restrictions:
Ages 18 +
No pets
Maximum 15 hikers
Minimum 5 hikers
Outdoor programs are weather permitting. Cancellations and postponements due to weather will be announced online and registered attendees will be notified via email. In the event of a postponement due to rain, the rain date is Thursday, September 17, from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Questions? Please email: events@wildlandstrust.org