Visions of Strong Island

An Outing for Artists and Photographers

Calling all artists of every skill level! Join us for an inspiring morning on Strong Island in the midst of Pleasant Bay for a morning of painting, creating, photographing or sketching. Set up your easel on the north beach or wander through the wooded trails for breathtaking views of the salt marsh and outer beach. There are so many places to enjoy and capture on this very special trip.

CCF Executive Director Lauren Arcomano will speak to the flora, fauna and unique history of the island, and point out the best spots to spark your creativity.

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.

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.

Feel free to bring snacks and swimsuits.

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.

Photo credit: Jon Watkins