Picnic on Strong Island!

Bring lunches and swimsuits for a relaxing picnic on Strong Island! CCF Executive Director Lauren Arcomano will speak to the flora, fauna and unique history of the island, and point out the best spots for you to spend some unstructured beach time!

Acquired in 1973 from the Horst Family, Strong Island consists of 75 acres of upland owned by CCF and 59 acres of town-owned marsh. Located in Pleasant Bay, the property has both the limitations of isolation from the Cape as a whole and also the likelihood of unique migrational visitations. The island-long trail system winds thought pine and oak woodlands filled with native shrubs and wildlife representative of the general area.

Transportation to and from the island will be provided on private boats.

Lunches and drinks NOT provided! Please bring your own.

Your Guide:

Lauren Arcomano is the Executive Director of the Chatham Conservation Foundation and an avid outdoors person who loves to hike and kayak. When not at CCF's historic headquarters in the Mayo House, she can be found paddling in the Nauset Marsh or exploring other conservation lands on the Cape.

Special Notes:

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and be prepared with water, sunglasses, and sunblock as needed. Island trails cover app. 2 miles.

Please Note:

• Ticket sales are final - no refunds.
• You will be notified by telephone if the walk must be cancelled because of inclement weather, and your ticket(s) will be fully refunded.
• Meeting details and directions will be provided upon purchase of tickets.
• Tickets required for ages 8+. Please call CCF at 508.945.4084 to discuss whether we can accomodate younger children.

Photo credit: Jon Watkins

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