Friends of Pleasant Bay
41st Annual Meeting
Join Us
Join Friends of Pleasant Bay for a signature summer gathering overlooking one of Cape Cod’s most treasured seascapes—Pleasant Bay!
The 41st Annual Meeting brings together members, supporters, educators, scientists, and community partners for an evening of connection, celebration, and shared commitment to the future of Pleasant Bay.
Set against the sweeping backdrop of Pleasant Bay, the evening will feature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, the annual business meeting, a special panel discussion exploring how Pleasant Bay serves as a living classroom for students of all ages, and the presentation of the Kathryn H. Manson Founder’s Award.
Featured Program
This year’s featured panel brings Friends of Pleasant Bay’s CARE mission to life — particularly our commitment to Education.
Across the region, educators and nonprofit leaders are using Pleasant Bay as a living laboratory, creative landscape, and gateway to environmental stewardship. Through sailing programs, coastal science curricula, photography, poetry, and experiential learning, students are developing deeper connections to the natural world and to this extraordinary estuary.
The discussion will explore how hands-on learning experiences on Pleasant Bay inspire curiosity, scientific understanding, creativity, and lifelong environmental responsibility.
Panel Discussion
This year’s Annual Meeting will feature a special panel discussion moderated by Peter Cohen, Principal of Nauset Regional Middle School and incoming Board President of Friends of Pleasant Bay.
The discussion will highlight the impact of Friends of Pleasant Bay’s Education Grants Program with four grant recipients representing a range of educational initiatives sharing how donor-supported funding has expanded opportunities for students, strengthened environmental education, and deepened connections to Pleasant Bay. Together, their stories will demonstrate the diversity, reach, and lasting value of this community-supported program.
Event Schedule
5:00–5:45 PM
Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres on the Terrace
5:45–6:00 PM
Business Meeting
6:00–6:45 PM
Panel Discussion: The Bay as Classroom ~ Where Learning Meets the Sea
6:45–7:00 PM
Kathryn H. Manson Founder’s Award presentation
Closing remarks
Registration & Membership
Advance registration is required. Space is limited.
Attendance at the Annual Meeting is a benefit of Friends of Pleasant Bay membership.
Current Members
Current members in good standing may attend at no charge but are asked to register in advance. Individuals who have contributed or paid dues to Friends of Pleasant Bay since July 1, 2025, are considered current members eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting.
If you are already a member, please register to attend the Annual Meeting here.
New or Renewing Members
Guests who are not current members or whose membership has lapsed may register for $35, which includes: admission to the event, a one-year Friends of Pleasant Bay membership, and eligibility to vote at the Annual Meeting. Register and renew membership here.
Voting Eligibility
Anyone who has contributed or paid dues to Friends of Pleasant Bay since July 1, 2025 is considered a current member and may vote at the Annual Meeting.
Supporting the Bay: CARE in Action
Friends of Pleasant Bay’s work is guided by our CARE framework: Conservation. Access. Research. Education.
The programs featured during this year’s panel reflect how these priorities work together — bringing students onto the Bay, deepening scientific understanding, expanding public access, and cultivating the next generation of environmental stewards. Your participation and support make this work possible.
Become a Sponsor
Support one of Cape Cod’s most anticipated summer gatherings while advancing the mission of Friends of Pleasant Bay.
Hosted at the iconic Wequassett Resort overlooking Pleasant Bay, this signature event brings together an engaged and growing audience of supporters, community leaders, and local businesses who share a commitment to protecting this extraordinary estuary.
Your sponsorship supports our work in Conservation, Access, Research, and Education (CARE) — while offering meaningful visibility and alignment with a beloved regional resource.
To become a sponsor, click here.