EVENTS &
NEWS
Check out our posts below to keep up with FOS and learn how you can help us protect Sengekontacket.
Events
Throughout the year we have family friendly events for the community to come together and help us protect Sengekontacket and the barrier beach. We need your help to plant beach grass, pick up trash, and more!
We will update this page with new opportunities to get involved as they come up, and make sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram to get all the latest info about upcoming events!
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Down Island Pond Series
Date: April 4th, 2024
Friends of Sengekontacket partnered with the Lagoon Pond Association, The MV Shellfish Group, and to create the Down Island Coastal Pond Speaker Series! Be sure to attend as many of the talks as you can and learn about our island ecosystem and nitrogen!
Annual Meeting
Next Meeting: TBD
The last Annual Meeting of FOS was held virtually (via Zoom) on Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 9:30 am - 11:00 am. The meeting is open to the public. Interested parties may email: friendsofsenge@gmail.com to learn more.
Community Beach Clean Ups
Next Clean Up: TBA
In 2018, FOS took on the responsibility to greatly improve and maintain the cleanliness of State Beach dunes, beaches and roadway, especially in the summer. FOS sponsors several intensive cleanup projects (beaches, dunes and pathways) in October, Earth Day and late June. Next clean up is April 23 from 10-12!
Oar and Paddle Regatta
Next Race: August 25, 2024
The 30th annual race for cleaner waters..
Coming soon!
August 25th 2024
Beach Grass Planting
Next Date: TBA
Join us in planting the very important beach grass! The grass helps to hold the sand in place and build up the dunes!
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Installation of Bird Fencing
Next Date: TBA
Bird fencing has to be regularly installed and maintained to help protect the nesting birds and their eggs. FOS works with Felix Neck to accomplish this. Next date: Tuesday March 22 10am-1pm.
Evening on The Pond
Date: July 27th, 2022
Friends of Sengekontacket is hosting the first ever Evening on the Pond fundraiser at the Rod and Gun club from 6-9pm. There will be food, drinks, and auction items! Click here to learn more about the event and RSVP, spots are limited.