Estuaries, Oysters & Art

The Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is celebrating 25 years of research, education and stewardship.  The Estuaries, Oysters and Art event will be held on Saturday, August 10. The event co-sponsored by the Falmouth Artist Guild and Washburn Island Oysters will be an enchanting evening on the bluff overlooking beautiful Waquoit Bay.  The evening will feature the works of 25 local artists, live bluegrass music with Phil and Daniel Rosenthal (Seldom Scene), a silent auction, extensive hors d’hoeuvres including Washburn Island Oysters, and an open bar.  Tickets are available now at www.waquoitbayreservefoundation.org.



All proceeds from the event will support the education and outreach programs at the Reserve. The Waquoit Bay Reserve protects nearly 3000 acres in Falmouth and Mashpee, including the headquarters and Visitor Center at the head of the Bay, South Cape Beach, Washburn Island and the Quashnet River.

This 25th Anniversary Gala is a major fundraising
effort that will help the Reserve continue its critical operations. The event
is August 10, from 6-9 PM at the Reserve’s Visitor Center at 131 Waquoit
Highway (Route 28), Waquoit (East Falmouth), MA. Tickets are $60 and are
available online at www.waquoitbayreservefoundation.org.   All donations are tax deductible to the

extent provided by law.  For more
information, please email: waquoitbayreservefoundation@gmail.com.