Orleans Pond Coalition

Orleans, Massachusetts

Dedicated to the health of Orleans waterways for over 20 years.

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2025 Celebrate Our Waters Event Activities

Saturday Event Activities:

  • Sail on Pleasant Bay with the Pleasant Bay Community Boating* (all levels welcome)
  • Eel Grass Restoration Project in Pleasant Bay presentation
  • Kayak to Sampson Island* (experienced kayakers only)
  • Kayak to and hike in Namequoit Wood Conservation Area from Arey’s Pond*
  • Art Reception and Exhibition at the Addison Gallery
  • Nauset Beach Clean-up with Ice Cream Truck
  • Concert at Nauset Beach featuring Mike Block and Biriba Union
  • Bonfire at Nauset Beach

Sunday Event Activities:

  • Bird Walk with a naturalist at Nauset Beach
  • Yoga on Nauset Beach (all levels welcome)
  • Sipson Island Kayak and Hike* (experienced kayakers only)
  • Hike to Pochet Island* (advanced beginner hike)
  • Tour of Putnam Farm Restoration Project
*Activities which require pre-registration.
Click on any activity above to go directly to that event’s page.

About Orleans Pond Coalition

Orleans Pond Coalition, Inc. is a volunteer organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the saltwater estuaries and freshwater ponds and lakes of Orleans. Our work includes offering educational programs to encourage mindful land use practices, sponsoring water quality research, working with community, regional and state organizations to formulate constructive policies to protect our … Learn More

Our Mission

Orleans Pond Coalition is dedicated to the protection and health of our shared watersheds, estuaries, ponds and lakes.

Orleans   Pond   Coalition
PO Box 2485
Orleans, MA 02653

info@orleanspondcoalition.org

OPC is a volunteer organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the saltwater estuaries and freshwater ponds and lakes of Orleans, MA.

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