Mon, Aug 25, Nature Tours with The Trustees of Reservations on Chappaquiddick are offered daily, including Fishing Discovery tours, Cape Pogue Natural History, Lighthouse or Quest tours. For details and reservations, call 508-627-3599.

Mon, Aug 25, Kayak Quest of Sengekontacket, a self-guided tour offered weekdays with Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Edgartown. Times vary. Cost is $40, $30 for Mass Audubon members, equipment included. Call to reserve: 508-627-4850.

Mon, Aug 25, Guided Kayak Tour begins at Felix Neck at 10 a.m. for ages 11 and up with an adult. Cost is $35 or $28 for Mass Audubon members. Registration required; call 508-627-4850.

Tues, Aug 26, Creature Feature: Bats kid's program includes story, craft, and live creatures from 10 to 11 a.m. at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary for ages 3 to 5 with a parent or friend. Cost is $9, $6 for members. For details, call 508-627-4850.

Tues, Aug 26, Explore the Shore Family Snorkel at Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge on Chappy. Times vary. Cost is $10 per child; guardians free. Transport available. For details, call 508-627-3599.

Tues, Aug 26, Into the Woods, a crafts and nature activity for children, is free at 3 p.m. at the Edgartown Library. For details, call 508-627-4221.

Tues, Aug 26, Marine Discovery Tour of Oak Bluffs Harbor with Felix Neck 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Also Thursdays. For ages 4 and up. Cost is $40, $30 for Mass Audubon members, $4 for children 8 and under. Registration required, call 508-627-4850.

Wed, Aug 27, Author and environmental journalist Dick Russell, whose book Striper Wars: An American Fish Story, chronicles the efforts to prevent the collapse of the Striped Bass fishery. At the Chilmark Public Library 5:30 PM The Menemsha Fisheries Development Fund 2008 Lecture and Film Series

Wed, Aug 27, Mytoi Volunteer Day from 9 a.m to noon at Chappaquiddick Japanese-style garden. Prune, weed, and help maintain this Trustees of Reservations property. If you plan to attend, please call 508-627-3599. Wed, Aug 27, Wild Wednesday kids' nature program from 10 to 11 a.m. at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Edgartown. Cost is $9, $6 for members and free for ages three and under. For details, call 508-627-4850.

Wed, Aug 27, Toddler Time is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Native Earth Teaching Farm on 94 North Road in Chilmark. Farm is also open for visits from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fee is $1 for materials. For details, call 508-645-3304 or visit nativeearthteachingfarm.org.

Wed, Aug 27, Gay Head Bottled Clay Demonstration is at the Aquinnah Cultural Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also open for house tours with $7 suggested donation for adults, $4 for children. Wed, Aug 27, Down By The Shore: an outdoor nature program for adults and children begins at 1 p.m at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Edgartown. Also Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cost is $9, $6 for Mass Audubon members. Children under 3 free. For details call 508-627-4850.

Wed, Aug 27, Island Plan Forum on Development and Growth begins at 7:30 p.m. at the agricultural hall on Panhandle Road in West Tisbury. All are welcome; see islandplan.org for discussion papers and progress updates.

Thurs, Aug 28, Thursday Fun Days at Long Point Refuge in West Tisbury with activities from building children's sandcastles to exploring coastal geology on adult hikes. Free with property admission; times vary. For details, call 508-693-7392.

Fri, Aug 29, Butterfly Garden work day from 10 a.m. to noon at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Edgartown. Volunteers welcome every Friday. Fri, Aug 29, Guided Kayak Tour begins at Felix Neck at 10 a.m. for ages 11 and up with an adult. Cost is $35 or $28 for Mass Audubon members. Registration required; call 508-627-4850.

Sat, Aug 31, Native American Musical Instrument Display 11 am-3 pm, Aquinnah Cultural Center. View various instruments from across the country with Kitty Hendrix-Miller. 508-645-7900.

Sun, Aug 31, Open House, Island Alpaca Farm. 1-6 pm Come meet the new babies. Walking tour, Alpaca video presentation, refreshments, also Spinning & Knitting demonstrations. 1 Head of the Pond Road, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-5554.

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