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Friends of Monomoy

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Upcoming Events

The Friends of Monomoy partner with the Chatham Conservation Foundation (CCF) sponsoring bird walks on Morris Island and other conservation and nature related programs. The Guided Bird Walks are $10 for members of the Friends of Monomoy, $15 for non-members. Proceeds go to supporting the Monomoy Refuge. All other events are free. The trail system for the Bird Walks is flat and sandy however there is steep hill at the beginning of the trailhead. 

What was seen on the Winter Solstice Walk

406 birds of 26 different species

  • Small flocks of yellow-rumped warblers

  • Huge swirling flocks of American robins and European starlings

  • Wintering ducks including:

    • Long-tailed Duck

    • Buffleheads

    • White-winged Scoter

    • Common Loon in Stage Harbor

    • Cooper’s Hawk

    • Red-tailed Hawk

Upcoming Events

  • Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Chatham, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Join Fi for a morning bird walk on Morris Island. Co-Sponsored with the Chatham Conservation Foundation
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  • Apr 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Apr 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Monomoy National Wildlife Visitor Center, 791 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Come visit the new Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Center is now open, providing a central hub for those seeking to understand and access this coastal ecosystem.
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  • Apr 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Apr 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Monomoy National Wildlife Visitor Center, 791 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    A lecture by Madelyn Kaplin of the Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex will be introducing us to the night sky. The presentation will provide an overview of light pollution, it's impacts on both humans and wildlife, and what we can do about it.
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  • Apr 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Apr 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Chatham Community Center, 702 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Learn how reducing light pollution can protect wildlife, improve our night skies, and benefit our maritime environment. James Lowenthal, Professor of Astronomy at Smith College Gail Walker, Founder and President of Nantucket Lights
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  • Apr 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Apr 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Via Zoom
    Considering a career in conservation? Join Chatham Conservation Foundation for a 90-minute virtual session to learn about the variety of fields, roles, and paths available, featuring insights from young professionals in the sector.
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  • Apr 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Apr 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Chatham Orpheum Theater, 637 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
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