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Cape Cod's Most Unique Environmental Tour

Cape Cod Learning Tours provides a unique and exciting learning experience.  By combining hands on exploration with real scientific equipment we bring a level of interest and participation that most others lack.  We use plankton nets and microscopes, Water Chemistry kits, and identification tools to bear on exploring and discovering the natural wonders of the shores of Cape Cod.  Our naturalists are true botanists, biologists, teachers and professors.  

All of our naturalists have at least 15 years experience teaching in outdoor or indoor classrooms.  Highly respected and knowledgeable we will create an experience your guests will always talk about.

For Educators

We meet many of the Massachusetts Next Generation Science Standards and we can easily tailor the program to address the standards needed by a particular group.
Some subjects covered regularly:
Food Webs
The Transfer of Energy
Population Dynamics


We can also include more advanced subjects if needed.  Please feel free to e-mail with any questions.
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Gil Newton
Lead Educator

Gil has been and educator and leader in Cape Cod Environmental issues for over 40 years.  His open style and communication abilities make him a favorite with students of all ages!

Gil's Experience

Education
 Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida:
 Bachelor of Science degree 1974  Biological Science
 Master of Science degree 1977  Biological Science
Teaching Experience      
Director -Sandwich STEM Academy (2013-2017).
Sandwich High School, MA (1981-2013)
Courses taught: Biology, Oceanography and Marine Biology, Environmental Technology, Botany, Ecology, and Horticulture
Science Department Head at Sandwich High School (1996-2005) (2012)
Cape Cod Community College (1989-present)
Courses taught: Coastal Ecology, Coastal Zone Management, Oceanography, Environmental Technology, Biology
Bridgewater State College and Fitchburg State College (with the Cape Cod Collaborative) (1999-2010)
Courses taught: Science Teaching Methods, Learning and Motivation, Alternative Assessments, Differentiated Instruction
Massachusetts Teaching License : # 252472 (Biology and General Science).
Author of the following books & articles:
“Seaweeds Of Cape Cod Shores” – Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History – 2008
 “Ecology Of A Cape Cod Salt Marsh” – West Barnstable Press, Barnstable Land Trust – 2010
 “Exploring the Cape Cod Bay Shoreline.” Published in Cape Cod Bay: A History of Salt & Sea by Theresa M. Barbo. History Press. 2008.
 "Coastal Habitats of Nantucket Sound.” Published in Nantucket Sound – A Maritime History by Theresa M. Barbo. History Press. 2009.
 “High School Environmental Science: What One Teacher (and a Community) Can Do” – Massachusetts Wildlife. No. 1, 2012.
 "Wildlife along the Cape Cod Shoreline.” Published in Cape Cod Wildlife by Theresa M. Barbo. History Press. 2012.
 “Discovering the Cape Cod Shoreline” – West Barnstable Press, Barnstable Land Trust – 2012.
 "Coastal Corners of Cape Cod" - West Barnstable Press, Barnstable Land Trust - 2014.
 "The Seaweeds of Massachusetts" - Flotsam & Jetsam, Winter 2017,  Vol. 45, No. 3.
 "Marine Habitats of Cape Cod" - West Barnstable Press - 2017.

 
2018 Prices:
Group Size                                                                               Price
7-20                                                                                          $100.00/hr 2 hour minimum
21-40                                                                                        $135.00/hr  2 hour minimum
41-60                                                                                        $170.00/hr  2 hour minimum
61-80                                                                                        $205.00/hr 2 hour minimum
81-100                                                                                      $230.00/hr 2 hour minimum

Add a boat/marine program:                                                add $650.00 flat rate to above rates


Groups should be booked at least 30 days in advance.  Group tours operate rain or shine.
50% deposit required upon booking.  Final payment made at time of tour.

​Note: Transportation and meals are not included

We accept all major credit cards, cash and business checks.
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  • Home
    • About
    • Contact
    • Tour Pricing
  • Springtime Science Adventure!
  • Summer of Science 2023!
    • Exploring Cape Cod
    • Full Day Programs
    • Island Journeys
  • Adventures!
  • Group Adventures
  • Do Your Part Marketplace
  • Hotel and Hospitality Information
  • Airport/City Runs