Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

03/24/2026

Evaluating septic system effects on mussel s*x: how do we protect coastal species?

Wednesday, March 25 – In-person & Virtual
6:30PM – 7:30PM

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Research at the Reserve Series - Full Series Flyer Evaluating septic system effects on mussel s*x: how do we protect coastal species? Wednesday, March 25 - In-person & Virtual 6:30PM - 7:30PM In-Person: Waquoit Bay Reserve Visitor Center, 131 Waquoit Highway. Doors open at 6:00PM, light refreshments...

03/11/2026

Waquoit Bay Summer Science School
Summer Teacher Opportunity

The Friends of Waquoit Bay Reserve, in partnership with the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, is seeking an energetic person to co-teach weekly estuary ecology themed sessions at the Waquoit Bay Summer Science School. Children grades 2 – 12 attend weekly sessions from July through mid- August at the Waquoit Bay Reserve in East Falmouth.

Course descriptions can be found at: https://waquoitbayreserve.org/education-programs/science-school/.

Duties include:
• Attend four paid training/orientation sessions at the Waquoit Bay Reserve with Reserve Education staff to plan, design, and organize programs.
• Provide planning and teaching for 6 week-long educational experiences for children in grades 2 through 12 that encourage curiosity in science and the natural world.
• Conduct engaging, hands-on lessons, and activities in the classroom, woodlands, salt marshes, and shoreline within the Waquoit Bay Reserve.
• Teach and demonstrate principals of sustainability and stewardship in all programs.
• Participate in a wrap-up meeting at the end of the season.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:15AM to 3:30PM, July 6 – August 14, 2026.
This is a seasonal contract position that does not provide benefits.
Contract term: end of June through mid-August.

Qualifications:
• Experience working with children.
• Outdoor education and/or field experience a plus.
• Current CPR/ First Aid certification required prior to start date.
• Must be knowledgeable about coastal ecology, comfortable working in the field, and handling live marine invertebrates.
• Degree (or working towards) in a related field is a plus.
• Must complete a CORI and Sori background check.

Compensation: $30.00/hour

To apply:
Please send resume, cover letter, and three references to:
[email protected]

12/29/2025

12/29/2025

Research & DFW busy on the bay! 🥶

11/12/2025

10/09/2025

We're ready for tomorrow's Autumn Estuary Adventure! Friday, October 10 from 11AM-2PM at the Reserve's Headquarters. Pumpkin painting, scavenger hunt, fall games and treats...while supplies last!

10/09/2025

This week, the Falmouth Housing Trust held an event to celebrate and honor several individuals and organizations, including MA Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), WBNERR, and the 300 Committee Land Trust, who worked together in a unique partnership to acquire a 3.8-acre property that will address two important needs: conservation of natural resources and affordable housing.

DCR and WBNERR worked on providing funds for 2.7 acres of property that are now part of the Reserve. The remaining 1.1 acres are being developed into five affordable housing units by the Falmouth Housing Trust.

The DCR Commissioner, Nicole LaChapelle, attended and spoke at the event, also in attendance were Tonna-Marie Rogers, Manager of the Waquoit Bay Reserve, Ryan Clark, Stewardship Coordinator, and several other DCR staff including Land Protection Specialist, Shaun Provencher, and Communications Director, Chloe Gotsis.

10/01/2025

Thank you to our volunteers who came out to support the Waquoit Bay Reserve!