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The Coalition for Children

We are a grant-funded parent education and support program in Falmouth & Mashpee. For more information visit our website: www.thecoalitionforchildren.org

Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation or any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

08/07/2025

Drop in at 10:00 AM to explore a topic relating to the estuary with hands-on activities lead by a park ranger, followed by an art activity.

The topic for August 7th is “Almost Invisible” 🦈🐡🐚

Designed for ages 3-6 (siblings welcome!) to attend with a caregiver. No registration needed—just drop in!

Waquoit Bay Research Reserve is located at 131 Waquoit Hwy, East Falmouth. Meets at the Visitors Center, rain or shine!

No cost thanks to Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant from

07/29/2025

Drop in for a Storywalk® on Beech Wood path and a craft on the back porch at Highfield Hall & Gardens (56 Highfield Dr, Falmouth). Crafts geared for ages 3 & up but all ages enjoy the story!

This week’s book is “My Tiny Life by Ruby T. Hummingbird” by ALA Geisel Honor Award winning author and illustrator Paul Meisel

🌸 “Tiny but mighty! A ruby throated hummingbird tells his own life story in this funny, bright, informative entry to the critically acclaimed Nature Diary science series.”

Drop in crafts from 10AM to noon but the StoryWalk® is up all week long. Follow us to get notified of the new story each week!

07/24/2025

Drop in at 10:00 AM to explore a topic relating to the estuary with hands-on activities lead by a park ranger, followed by an art activity.

The topic for July 24th is “Biggest in the Bay” 🦭🦦

Designed for ages 3-6 (siblings welcome!) to attend with a caregiver. No registration needed—just drop in!

Waquoit Bay Research Reserve is located at 131 Waquoit Hwy, East Falmouth. Meets at the Visitors Center, rain or shine!

No cost thanks to Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant from

07/22/2025

Drop in to today from 10-noon for a Storywalk® on Beech Wood Path and a craft with Miss Rosemary on the back porch!

This week’s story is “Daniel’s Good Day” by award-winning author and illustrator Micha Archer

“Daniel finds the poetry in the everyday activities of his own neighborhood, in this companion to Ezra Jack Keats Award winner Daniel Finds a Poem.”

🎨 Crafts geared for ages 3 & up but all ages enjoy the story.

🗓️ Can’t make it today? The StoryWalk® is up all week long!

📲 Subscribe to our newsletter (link in bio) or follow us to get notified of the new story each week

❤️ Our programs are available at no cost to families thanks to Falmouth and Mashpee’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant from

07/17/2025

Drop in at 10:00 AM to explore a topic relating to the estuary with hands-on activities lead by a park ranger, followed by an art activity.

The topic for July 17th is “Pollinator Power” 🦋🐝

Designed for ages 3-6 (siblings welcome!) to attend with a caregiver.

Waquoit Bay Research Reserve is located at 131 Waquoit Hwy, East Falmouth. Meets at the Visitors Center, rain or shine!

No cost thanks to Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant from

07/15/2025

Drop in to today from 10-noon for a Storywalk® on Beech Wood Path and a craft with Miss Rosemary on the back porch!

🌻This week’s story is “A Seed Grows” by award-winning author and illustrator Antoinette Portis

“From a tiny seed to a huge, fold-out bloom, the transformative life cycle of a sunflower plays out in this bold read-aloud.”

🎨 Crafts geared for ages 3 & up but all ages enjoy the story.

🗓️ Can’t make it today? The StoryWalk® is up all week long!

📲 Subscribe to our newsletter (link in bio) or follow us to get notified of the new story each week

❤️ Our programs are available at no cost to families thanks to Falmouth and Mashpee’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant from

07/11/2025

Dads & Littles had a BLAST at our campfire🔥 program last night!

This monthly outdoor meet-up is designed for male caregivers and young children up to age 6 (siblings welcome) to enjoy a campfire with an activity focused on exploration, teamwork and connection. 🐟 Last night we went dip netting for fish in the estuary!

A big THANK YOU to Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Falmouth and Mashpee’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant from who provided this program at no cost to families ❤️

07/10/2025

An outdoor campfire program designed for male caregivers and young children up to age 6 (siblings welcome) to enjoy a campfire with an activity and story focused on exploration, teamwork and connection.

FREE...just let us know how many s’mores to bring and sign up online: www.TheCoalitionForChildren.org/SpecialEvents (link in bio)

Waquoit Bay Reserve is located at 131 Waquoit Hwy, East Falmouth. Parking in the lower lot.

The Coalition for Children is a grant-funded, education and support program for families in Mashpee, Falmouth and Woods Hole. All programs offered at no cost to families thanks to the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant and

07/10/2025

Drop in at 10:00 AM to explore a topic relating to the estuary with hands-on activities lead by a park ranger, followed by an art activity.

The topic for July 10th is “Hiding in a Shell: Hermit Crabs & Snails” 🐌🐚

Designed for ages 3-6 (siblings welcome!) to attend with a caregiver.

Waquoit Bay Research Reserve is located at 131 Waquoit Hwy, East Falmouth. Meets at the Visitors Center, rain or shine!

No cost thanks to Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant from

07/09/2025

All ages are welcome to explore the bay and see what is living here! Families can join park rangers at 10:00 AM on Wednesdays and Saturdays and use nets to catch critters in the estuary and take a closer look at what we find.

💧Please wear shoes that can get wet, no bare feet.

☔️ Rain cancels. Follow us to get notified of any changes or cancellations.

🅿️ Waquoit Bay Research Reserve is located at 131 Waquoit Hwy, East Falmouth. Parking available in the lower lot.

❤️ Our programs are available at no cost to families thanks to Falmouth and Mashpee’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant from

07/09/2025

Join Mary Wilson at the Mullen Hall Playground for scavenger hunts, stories, parachute play, sensory buckets and bubbles. Geared for ages 2-6 (siblings welcome) with a caregiver. No registration needed; just drop in!

Our programs are available at no cost to families thanks to Falmouth and Mashpee’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant from

Address

130 Katharine Lee Bates Road
Falmouth, MA
02540

Telephone

(508) 548-0220

Website

http://www.thecoalitionforchildren.org/

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