Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Eastwind Gallery, 34 Main St., Orleans (21) Join us for the Celebrate Our Waters-themed art show and painting demos at the Eastwind Gallery on 34 Main Street, Orleans. There will also be a plein-aire demo outside the gallery at 1:00 p.m. … [Read more...]
Vernon Smith’s Orleans
A Sense of Place – Panel Discussion The Centers for Culture and History in Orleans (10) In conjunction with the extraordinary exhibition current on display at the Centers for Culture and History in Orleans entitled Vernon Smith’s Orleans – A Sense of Place, there will be a panel discussion of the various works on display and anecdotes about the artist. Included on the panel will be the co-curators of the exhibition, Bill Wibel and Kevin Rita. Vernon B. Smith (1894-1969), was an American regional artist, often … [Read more...]
Get to know Orleans
through its Historical Markers (self-guided) Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. starting at Rock Harbor Fun Tent (9) Pick up a pamphlet showing Historical Sites of Interest in Orleans at our Celebrate Our Waters Event Headquarters, Rock Harbor Fun Tent, or download the app at CHOCENTERS.ORG. Choose among three walking tour options. “Orleans’ Historian Bonnie Snow’s Walking Trails: Main Street,” “East Orleans,” or her map of “Historical Sites of Interest in Orleans.” Learn about the founding of Orleans and its proud lifesaving, … [Read more...]
Scavenger Hunt
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Rock Harbor Fun Tent (9) It’s a challenge for your family and friends!!! Begin at the Family Tent at Rock Harbor where you can get your “hunt” bag and list of 10 small easy to carry items which can be found around the beaches, bike trail and Orleans Town Park by Snow Library. All you need to do to win a prize is to complete the “hunt” by filling your bag will 1 each of the 10 items in the fastest time. There will be a sign-up sheet at the family tent. Good Luck!!!! … [Read more...]
Terra Firma Water Walk
Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at 155 Monument Road (12) Stormwater runoff mitigation can be beautiful! Join Regenerative Agroecologist, Peter Jensen and his wife, Holistic Nutritionist and Horticulturalist, Lynn Van Norman, for a dynamic and engaging “Aquifer Protection through ecosystem strengthening and resilience walk”. This will be a pleasant walk through Road and Driveway Runoff Raingardens, Downspout Keyhole Gardens, Tuscan WaterWalks, Hillside Lithic Swales and Hugel Terraces on their hillside 1790s home overlooking Pilgrim Lake. Every … [Read more...]
Addison Art Gallery Demonstrations, Reception & Exhibition
Saturday 4:00 to 6:00 at Addison Art Gallery (1) As it has since the inception of Celebrate Our Waters, The Addison Art Gallery will host a reception from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022. In addition to the beautiful artwork, established artists will demonstrate painting and be available to discuss their inspirations and processes. Orleans native Jeff Norgeot will be signing his new book of poems and photographs, Through My Eyes. The art exhibit will feature recent works that … [Read more...]
Walk & Tour of Sarah’s Pond Oxygenation Demo
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. along Quanset Road (16) Join OPC project coordinators Eric Spengler for a walk to and tour of OPC’s Oxygenation Demonstration Project at Sarah’s Pond. See the equipment and hear about phase II of this project and the effect on the Pond. Easy paced walk but steep driveway for access to pond and equipment. Meet on left hand side of Quanset Road just past Davis Road. Please turn around and park on Davis Road side of Quanset. We will walk into the woods at the Meadow Bog trail extension, making a loop back … [Read more...]
Sipson Island Kayak & Walk*
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Sipson Island is now open to the public after being in private hands for 300 years! We’ll enjoy a tour of the island hosted by the Sipson Island Trust after a paddle through Pleasant Bay with Guide and kayaks provided by SUPfari Adventures. This tour is offered free of charge; we request a gratuity for our SUPfari Guide and please consider a donation to the Trust in support of their work to “undevelop” and restore the island, via sipsonislandtrust.org. This trip is for experienced kayakers … [Read more...]
Friday Evening Arey’s Pond Sunset Paddle
Friday 6:00 p.m. - 7:0 p.m. at Arey's Pond Landing (19) Under the expert guidance of Supfari Adventures tour Areys Pond and the Namequoit River on a paddleboard that lights the water beneath you. The tour departs at 6:00 P. M. from the Areys Pond Boat Yard, 45 Areys Lane, Orleans MA on Friday, September 16, 2022. Participation is limited to 12 individuals. All equipment is provided. If you are not comfortable on a stand up paddleboard, 6 people may substitute a kayak for a paddleboard. Please indicate your … [Read more...]
Yoga on the Beach
Saturday and Sunday 8:30-9:30 at Nauset Beach Parking Lot (north side) (6) Start your day with Petra Ledkovsky van Aarem of Orleans Yoga and enjoy early morning yoga on Nauset Beach. Replenish and recuperate after a busy summer and make the transition from the fiery energy of summer to an introspective fall with grace and ease. Geared for everyone, from the total novice to the experienced practitioner. Bring a towel or two and water. No yoga mat needed. Meet at the north side of the Nauset Beach parking lot (near the entrance). Please arrive … [Read more...]
Family Fun at Rock Harbor
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the tent at Rock Harbor (9) Don't miss these free, fun for all activities! Ocean Water Activities with Carol "Krill" Carson;Make your own fish print T-shirt;Pot up and take home a native plant with Pollinator Pathway of Cape CodA Scavenger Hunt (starts at 10 am at Rock Harbor)Explore fish bycatch - yucky and fun!A Watershed Primer by Wood's Hole Group;Shell Painting with Dianne Fromm;Science fun with Lucy Gilmore of the Cape Cod Children's Place;Beach DioramasHop on board and explore Coast Guard … [Read more...]
Beach Dioramas
Saturday 10:00-1:00 at Rock Harbor (9). Form a team or do it alone. Bring your shovels and pails to Rock Harbor. Categories: Kids (ages 12 & under), Mixed Aged Teams, and Adults (13 & older). Come to create a sand masterpiece or just watch the fun. Sponsored by Orleans Pond Coalition … [Read more...]
Model Boat Regatta
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Crystal Lake (7) Join the Nauset Model Sailing Club to watch and possibly participate in this miniature sailboat regatta. While there, you might look to the sky and see a remote-control model seaplane. At Crystal Lake Beach on Monument Road. … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Motor Lifesaving Vessel CG36500
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Rock Harbor (9). Come aboard and hear the amazing story of the 1952 rescue of the crew from the stricken vessel Pendleton, star of the Disney movie, "The Finest Hours". Dick Ryder, Coxswain and crew. At Rock Harbor. Sponsored by Orleans Historical Society … [Read more...]
Paul Fulcher Memorial Bonfire at Nauset Beach
Saturday 6:00 p.m. - dark at Nauset Beach (6) Honor Paul Fulcher, creator of this favorite community event. Come early. Bring a picnic and flashlight. Enjoy the bonfire and the sound of the surf. Dance to the rockin’ tunes of DJ Tom Tuttle. This year we will be honoring all the “water volunteers” of Orleans. So come on down all you herring counters, water samplers, committee & board members, to join us and be recognized! Give Orleans residents a chance to applaud your contributions to our waters. By Town of Orleans and Orleans Pond … [Read more...]
Birds of the Shore – Nauset Beach
Saturday 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Priscilla Landing (3) Join Bob Prescott, Sanctuary Director Emeritus for the Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Sanctuary, to watch for migrating shorebirds feeding along the water’s edge, seabirds and sea ducks off-shore, herons and egrets in the marsh, and perhaps even a Peregrine Falcon zipping by on the hunt. Bring binoculars and meet at Priscilla Landing. Sponsored by Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary … [Read more...]
Birds of the Shore – Skaket Beach
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Skaket Beach (11) Join Bob Prescott, Sanctuary Director Emeritus for the Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Sanctuary, to search for sandpipers, plovers, and other shorebirds along Skaket Beach in Orleans. Bring binoculars and meet at the Skaket Beach parking lot. This is a relaxed walk along beautiful Cape Cod Bay. Sponsored by Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary … [Read more...]
Sail on Pleasant Bay *
Saturday and Sunday 9:30-11:00 and 11:30-1:00 (8) Event Description Pleasant Bay Community Boating is offering sailing experiences on Pleasant Bay. Sign up for a sail with one of our PBCB skippers. Located at Pleasant Bay Community Boating, 2287 Rt 28 on the Orleans/Brewster/Harwich line. Park in lot. *Reservations required to sail. Please click on the Reservation button below, which will take you to the Pleasant Bay Community Boating website. Follow the prompts for "Celebrate Our Waters and reserve your spot. No … [Read more...]
Town Cove Kayak Tour *
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. at Goose Hummock Docks (13) Enjoy a fun, family-oriented tour of Town cove. In addition to some basic instruction on paddling safety and techniques from our guides, you will be taken on a kayak tour around Town Cove, observing birds and sea life. We will stop for a visit to Hopkins Island before returning to our docks. This tour is offered free of charge, we just ask for a simple gratuity for Goose Hummock guides. Kayaks supplied by Goose Hummock. *Reservations required. Limited to … [Read more...]
Stand-Up Paddle Board Clinic *
Saturday 9:30-10:30, 11:00-12:00, and 1:00-2:00 at Arey's Pond Boat Yard (19) Once again this year Supfari Adventures has kindly offered three free clinics to introduce you to the joy of gliding over the water on a stand up paddle board. Clinics depart from Arey's Pond Boat Yard, 45 Arey's Lane, Orleans, MA at 9:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M., and 1:00 P.M. On Saturday, September 17, 2022. Each clinic accommodates 10 individuals. All equipment and instruction is provided. Reservations must be made in advance through Supfari … [Read more...]
Introduction to Rowing for Adults and Middle Schoolers
Saturday 5:30-7:30 PM at Town Cove Landing at the end of Cove Road (5) Interested in learning to row? Come learn about the equipment, the skills and conditioning required, and where local classes are offered for adults and youth. Experienced rowers will tell you why they love the sport and demonstrate sculling. Wear shorts and prepare to get wet if you want to get into a shell. Ages 12 and up. Meet at the town landing next to the Orleans Yacht Club. Parking available at the town landing and at 31A Cove Road, where OSS has its training … [Read more...]
Pochet Island Hike *
Sunday 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. at Nauset Beach South (17) Join Stephen O'Grady, Executive Director of Orleans Conservation Trust, on a five mile hike from the south end of Nauset Beach parking lot to Pochet Island. A member of the Payson family will join the group at the island's bridge to walk the island and share the Payson family's history, its recent restoration of the sandplain grassland habitat, and extraordinary views of ocean and bay. This is a long and challenging hike through loose sand and changing topography. BRING WATER AND … [Read more...]
Bike: Tour de Orleans and Tour de West Orleans Waters
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. meet at Rock Harbor (9) or Depot Square (15). There are 2 great bicycle rides to choose from: 1. Tour de Orleans - 13-15 miles On Saturday September 18, 2021 join local cyclist John Smith in search of spectacular local water views. This ride will visit several of our local waterways and pond landings in East Orleans. The ride is about 13-15 miles and there will be several hills. Park and meet at 10:00 AM at Rock Harbor, where we will start. Or, if you wish to miss a long hill, join the ride … [Read more...]
Tour a Working Cranberry Bog
Sunday 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. at 128 Monument Road (4) JP Vario, Bog Manager, will guide you through the historically restored cranberry bog. You will learn about the challenges and rewards of growing cranberries in an environmentally friendly manner. A special thanks to the owners, Maureen and Craig Boyce, who are opening the bog to visitors during Celebrate our Waters weekend. 128 Monument Road. Park at Crystal Lake and along Monument Road. ~Sponsored by Maureen and Craig~Boyce ~ … [Read more...]
Jonathan Young Windmill
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Jonathan Young Windmill (10). Jonathan Young Windmill -JD Bowman Join John Knowles, mill historical expert, to tour an authentically restored windmill and its many historical uses. On Rte 6A near the Orleans Waterfront Inn. Parking available next to the windmill. The windmill will be open from 10:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon for both Saturday and Sunday. Stop by! Sponsored by Orleans Conservation Department & Orleans Dept of Public Works & Natural … [Read more...]