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Friends of Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge

The Friends of Monomoy is an all volunteer, nonprofit organization supporting the Monomoy NWR.

08/09/2026

💥Exciting Upcoming Event!! "The Refuge: History and Habitat" walk 💥 Ever stroll along the shore in Chatham and wonder about all the erosion that occurs on our shores? Or about the plant and animal life that inhabits the dunes? What about Chatham and Monomoy's history as a fishing village? Come for a walk along the trails of Morris Island and find out! Naturalist and Historians Dann Jung and Warren Mumford will lead this exciting and informative walk on August 20th. Space is limited so sign up today on our website!! https://www.friendsofmonomoy.org/events

07/19/2026

💥All new Event!💥 Join naturalists Dann Jung and Warren Mumford on Thursday July 23rd at 10:00 as they explore Morris Island on their "Flora and Fauna Walk". They will guide you through the pine-oak forest habitat, explain the dynamic shifting sands that shape the coastline, and help you spot the birds and wildlife thriving in this remarkable sanctuary. Space is limited so sign up today on our website 👉 https://www.friendsofmonomoy.org/events

07/15/2026

💥 FOM Events to enjoy this month!! 💥

07/12/2026

💥Upcoming BIRD WALK!💥 Join Fi Lowry on July 21st at 8:00am when she goes in search of the first shorebirds (least sandpipers, short-billed Dowitchers) returning from their Arctic breeding season, newly fledged birds being fed by their busy parents (tree swallows, American goldfinches) and plenty of common and least terns fishing the channel. Walk begins at Fred's Shed on Morris Island's Wikis Way. Space is limited, so sign up today on our website: https://www.friendsofmonomoy.org/events

06/08/2026

💥Upcoming Horseshoe Crab Event!💥 Come to Morris Island this Sunday morning at 11:30 (June 14th) and help the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries collect data on the Stage Harbor horseshoe crab population! You will be shown how to determine the s*x of a horseshoe crab and then record their numbers within a given quadrant. Wear clothing and shoes that you don't mind getting wet and meet at Fred's Shed on Wikis Way. Sign up today on our website, spaces are limited so sign up now!! https://www.friendsofmonomoy.org/events

05/22/2026

Looking forward to seeing shore birds returning to the refuge for nesting season? Join Fi Lowry for a bird walk on Morris Island and discover the birds of Monomoy! The walk begins at 8:00am on Saturday, May 30th, at Fred's Shed on Wikis Way in Chatham. GPS has had trouble finding our parking lot, so make sure you take Morris Island Road from the intersection of Main and Bridge Streets all the way to the island where it becomes Tisquantum Road. Go up the hill and Wikis Way will be on your left. Space on Fi's walk is limited, so sign up today! https://www.friendsofmonomoy.org/events

05/05/2026

It's that time of year, finally! Spring is in the air, days are getting longer, temperatures are warming up- and thousands of migratory shorebirds including common terns (pictured here with a tasty snack), American oystercatchers, and piping plovers are returning to Monomoy NWR. These birds rely on Monomoy's beaches and coastal habitats as a safe place to feed, nest, and raise their chicks.

🚩Important reminders🚩
- From May 1 to September 15, dogs are NOT PERMITTED on the Morris Island (mainland unit) of Monomoy NWR. This is the area accessed from the parking lot at 30 Wikis Way.
- Dogs are NEVER PERMITTED on Monomoy NWR's offshore islands (North Monomoy, South Monomoy, and Minimoy).

Curious for more information on how to have a bird-friendly visit to the beach this summer? Looking for a helpful map of local dog-friendly alternative sites to bring your pup? Look no further! Check out Monomoy's Share Our Shores webpage: https://sos.atlanticflywayshorebirds.org/monomoy-national-wildlife-refuge/

Photo credit: Savannah Gibbs / USFWS

04/26/2026

Join FOM board member Frank Kahr for a bird walk on Morris Island, Saturday May 9th. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Wikis Way at 7:30 am. Space is limited, so sign up today on our website at https://www.friendsofmonomoy.org/events

04/22/2026

In celebration of Earth Week, the Friends of Monomoy will be presenting a short documentary called "No Refuge: Cape Cod's Coastal Crisis" followed by a question and answer session with Tim Wood, editor of the Cape Cod Chronicle and Eddie Horowitz, FOM president, on Saturday, April 25th at 10:00 am. This film, created by Jan Croker, a local film maker and Tim Wood, explores the acceleration of coastal erosion and climate change. The tickets are only $10 and may be purchased at the theater or online at https://chathamorpheum.org/

04/19/2026

Chatham’s 2026 Earth Week was kicked off with a guided bird walk cosponsored by Friends of Monomoy and Chatham Conservation Foundation yesterday morning. Fi Lowry led the walk with Brandi Sikorski from Chatham Conservation Foundation. Eleven enthusiasts braved the cold temperatures and strong winds in an attempt to catch sight of some early migrants as well as some lingering over wintering sea birds. Check out the complete list! https://ebird.org/tripreport/502224

Address

791 Main Street
Chatham, MA
02633

Telephone

+13014618181

Website

http://friendsofmonomoy.org/

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