Living on the Cape means beautiful coastlines, salty air… and big climate challenges. Rising seas, stronger storms, and flooding are changing our communities—so how do we prepare? Join Sturgis Library, Barnstable Land Trust, Bryan McCormack, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant’s Resilience Specialist, for an eye-opening session on what climate change means for Cape Cod homeowners and, more importantly, what you can do about it!

Preregistration is encouraged. This program is part of BLT’s Climate Conversations https://blt.org/climate-conversations which is sponsored in part by Solar Rising, a Cape Cod based full service solar installation company.

Register HERE https://blt.org/events/cape-cod-homeowners .

Cruise from Sesuit Harbor in Dennis into Cape Cod Bay aboard the Albatross to look for marine creatures! Our Mass Audubon naturalist will use various sampling techniques to bring up fish, crabs, shellfish, and plankton for you to see and handle up-close, while learning about marine food webs and ecological importance of this habitat! You may even catch a glimpse of the famously beautiful bay sunset. Bench-style seating and marine-head toilet available on board. Beer and wine available for purchase.

Please join oyster aquaculturists Emily Lindblad and Charlie Sumner for a low tide tour of their oyster farm on the Brewster flats. Additionally, Hatchery Manager Lisa Bourassa will discuss the Aquaculture Research Corporation’s (ARC) work and its vital role in the community by providing shellfish seed to farmers across the Cape and beyond. Learn about oyster biology, their water filtration capabilities and essential ecosystem functions, as well as the farming process from seed to market.

Cost: $15 per person. Please click here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/VQ-fqMUDj34QZxYzAhking to reserve.

Photos by Emily Lindblad and Charlie Sumner

Please join us for a Red River Beach Birding Field Class in September led by naturalist and author Peter Trull. Observe and scan for migratory birds ranging from songbirds to herons and raptors to waterfowl. Learn about migratory species and observe their foraging behaviors as they build up fat stores for their upcoming journeys.

These walks/classes will build your birding identification skills and confidence while teaching about a variety of bird species, their life histories, and their interrelationships across different habitats. Birding enthusiasts from all experience levels are welcome. Please bring binoculars.

Cost: $20 per person. Please click here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Az1KxzRLYkuajg5AtKiUjg to reserve.

Photos by Gerry Beetham

Cooling the planet, cleaning air, preventing erosion, creating habitat, reducing noise… there are many benefits to planting trees! In this BLT partner program, learn how to properly plant and care for a tree with the Town of Barnstable’s Greening Hyannis https://greeninghyannis.com/ staff. Dan Connolly, certified arborist/retired Town of Orleans Tree Warden, assisted by Hannah VanDivier, will instruct and engage participants on the fundamentals of tree planting. The group will learn to plant 1 tree, and will have the opportunity to plant 2 more along Sea Street in Hyannis.

Bring gloves and closed toe shoes. Tools will be provided. Registration required–limited parking. No rain date. This program is part of BLT’s Climate Conversations https://blt.org/climate-conversations which is sponsored in part by Solar Rising https://solarrising.net/ , a Cape Cod based full service solar installation company.

Register HERE https://blt.org/events/tree-planting-101 .

Join the Wareham Land Trust and our board member/art enthusiast Sue McCombe for a peaceful plein air sketching session overlooking the Agawam River at Agawam River Trail. This two-hour gathering offers participants the opportunity to slow down, observe, and capture the natural beauty of the landscape in their own unique style.

All skill levels are welcome! The land trust will provide colored pencils and a small sketchbook to participants who need them, but participants are encouraged to bring their own art supplies, preferred mediums, and a chair for comfort. At the end of the event participants may gather together to share their work.

Space is limited to just 5 participants, so be sure to register early! Registration is required.

When: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Agwam River Trail, End of Knowles Ave, Wareham, MA 02571

Cancellation Policy
In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Registered participants will be notified by email the morning of the event, and a cancellation notice will also be posted on the Wareham Land Trust’s social media pages.

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Join Barnstable Land Trust and Barnstable Clean Water Coalition https://bcleanwater.org/ (BCWC) staff on a tour of BCWC’s historic 1800’s cranberry bogs at the headwaters of the Marstons Mills River. Learn about BCWC’s ongoing wetlands restoration work to remove nitrogen flowing downriver through 64 acres of bogs and how this bog system provides an opportunity to improve water quality and create a climate resilient landscape in the Three Bays estuary. Pre-registration is required. This program is part of BLT’s Climate Conversations https://blt.org/climate-conversations which is sponsored in part by Solar Rising https://greeninghyannis.com/ , a Cape Cod based full service solar installation company.

Register HERE https://blt.org/events/bog-restoration-walk .

The 300 Committee Land Trust of Falmouth will host a volunteer work session from 9 to 11 AM on Thursday, September 25 at Teaticket Park, located at 205 Teaticket Highway. Volunteers will pick up trash and help pull up the invasive species Black swallowwort, which poisons monarch caterpillars. At 10:40 AM volunteers will break to socialize over free coffee and munchkins. People are asked to bring their own coffee mug and work gloves. Questions can be directed to The 300 Committee’s Director of Stewardship Will Poirier at 508-540-0876 or [email protected] mailto:[email protected] . The park is

Join The 300 Committee Land Trust on a stroll through the Sea Farms Conservation Area https://300committee.org/conservation-lands-2/sea-farms-marsh/ , a mile and a half easy walk on flat woodland trails to enjoy marsh vistas and the quiet of the early fall forest. Some basic plant identification will be taught. And if there’s interest, the walk can continue through the Pacheco parcel for another mile. No dogs. Heavy rain/wind will cancel. Call walk leader with questions: Alex Lancaster, 774-392-3114

Parking: Parking is on Gayle Ave in East Falmouth. Drive down Gayle until the road turns from pavement to dirt. A small parking area is on the right. If full, park on the road.

Join the Wareham Land Trust and Stella Maris Yoga for a peaceful outdoor yoga session surrounded by the beauty of Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area. This class is designed to be adaptable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced yogis, with a special focus on mindfulness in nature.

The Wareham Land Trust is proud to offer this session in partnership with Stella Maris Yoga. In honor of the legacy of Officer Janice A. Cunningham, Stella Maris Yoga is a yoga and wellness studio, whose mission is to empower, uplift and create a community where all feel welcome. Now at their new location at 200 Main Street in Wareham they continue to offer a variety of classes, workshops, and events in line with their mission.

Breathe deeply, move gently, and reconnect with the natural world as you practice among former cranberry bogs and amid the fresh air.

All are welcome whether you’re looking to deepen your practice, try yoga for the first time, or simply take a mindful pause outdoors. This event is FREE but registration is required as space is limited!

Can’t make it on this date or looking to form a habit? Join us for any of the sessions held every Thursday from September 11th to October 23rd!

Where: Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area, Wareham, MA
When: September 25th, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cost: Free!
What to Bring: A yoga mat or towel, water, comfortable clothing, and bug spray.

Cancellation Policy
In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Registered participants will be notified by email the morning of the event, and a cancellation notice will also be posted on the Wareham Land Trust’s social media pages.

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