Natural history can be described as the story of nature. It focuses on understanding the diversity, intricacies, and interconnectedness of life on earth through observation and investigation. Natural history explores and chronicles how the natural world has been shaped both geologically and biologically through natural processes and human intervention.

In this section, we provide a snapshot of some of the many wonders of the natural world that can be seen in and around Wellfleet ponds, including the plants and animals that call these special places their home.