Friday November 7 – Friday November 14
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Forest Bathing & Yoga Fusion: A Path to Presence – BARNSTABLE
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary,345 Bone Hill Rd, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675, USA
Unwind your mind, refresh your energy, and reconnect with nature through a unique blend of guided yoga and forest bathing at the beautiful Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary! Feel grounded as you experience a restorative yoga flow and inspired by a mindful forest bathing walk through the sanctuary’s diverse ecosystems. Weather permitting, we’ll practice yoga outdoors on the Harbor Overlook lawn; otherwise, we’ll gather in the spacious Discovery Center.
This class is appropriate for all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, as several options/modifications will be given for both the yoga and the forest bathing walk.
About Erica Jansson: With over 40 years of yoga practice and instruction, Erica Jansson weaves together mindful movement, breath awareness, and alignment-focused guidance to create a nourishing and accessible experience for all. A retired science teacher and lifelong resident of the area surrounding Long Pasture, Erica integrates her deep environmental knowledge with the wisdom of yoga philosophy to help students build strength, resilience, and inner calm. She brings a grounded, compassionate presence and a deep love for this land into every session.
Register at http://massaudubon.org/longpastureprograms
Friday November 14 – Friday November 21
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Forest Bathing & Yoga Fusion: A Path to Presence – BARNSTABLE
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary,345 Bone Hill Rd, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675, USA
Unwind your mind, refresh your energy, and reconnect with nature through a unique blend of guided yoga and forest bathing at the beautiful Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary! Feel grounded as you experience a restorative yoga flow and inspired by a mindful forest bathing walk through the sanctuary’s diverse ecosystems. Weather permitting, we’ll practice yoga outdoors on the Harbor Overlook lawn; otherwise, we’ll gather in the spacious Discovery Center.
This class is appropriate for all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, as several options/modifications will be given for both the yoga and the forest bathing walk.
About Erica Jansson: With over 40 years of yoga practice and instruction, Erica Jansson weaves together mindful movement, breath awareness, and alignment-focused guidance to create a nourishing and accessible experience for all. A retired science teacher and lifelong resident of the area surrounding Long Pasture, Erica integrates her deep environmental knowledge with the wisdom of yoga philosophy to help students build strength, resilience, and inner calm. She brings a grounded, compassionate presence and a deep love for this land into every session.
Register at http://massaudubon.org/longpastureprograms
Friday November 14
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Cold Brook Birding Field Class — HARWICH
Please join field naturalist and author Peter Trull for a birding adventure at the Cold Brook Preserve. November is the month of new arrivals. We will search for waterfowl and raptors soaring in on the brisk autumn wind, such as ducks, loons, grebes, hawks, and eagles. Learn about migration routes, life histories, and identification pointers for each species seen and heard.
Immerse yourself into the life of birds. All birding interest and experience levels welcome! Please bring binoculars.
Cost: $20 per person. Please click here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/27dx1Aqzoe6Au_35QnnjUQ to reserve.
*This is part of a birding walk series that also takes place at Bell’s Neck Conservation Lands
Photos by Gerry Beetham
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Land Care – Wampanoag Common Lands
Wampanoag Common Lands,266 Bishops Hwy, Kingston, MA 02364, USA
Join Native Land Conservancy and our friends from the Charles River Watershed Association for a day of land care at the Wampanoag Common Lands, 266 Bishops Highway, Kingston. We will be doing some general cleanup, removing invasive species, and trail maintenance. Pack a lunch and bring your water bottle and insect repellant. We will provide tools and snacks.
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QiGong in Nature — HARWICH
Please join QiGong instructor Andrea Belford of Cape Cod QiGong (capecodqigong.org https://capecodqigong.org/ ) to connect in nature. QiGong is the ancient Chinese practice of cultivating life force energy. With an emphasis on the five elements of nature (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water), we will follow a series of slow and gentle movements combining proper posture, healthy breathing, and mindfulness. This helps us achieve and maintain health, healing, and vitality of the body, mind, and spirit.
By practicing QiGong outside and moving our bodies with nature, we increase our awareness of the profound energetic relationship with everything and everyone around us. This deepened connection with our surroundings cultivates a stronger connection with our inner nature so we may feel more at peace.
Cost: $18 per person. Please click here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/tXbLGcoJVaGUS5RD-_1hAw to reserve.
Photos courtesy of Andrea Belford (top left) and Gerry Beetham
Saturday November 15
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Winter Birding Walk and Talk –
Barnstable Land Trust,1540 Main St, West Barnstable, MA 02668, USA
Believe it or not, there are more bird species that call Cape Cod home in the winter months than in the summer. Join Barnstable Land Trust https://blt.org/ and naturalist educator John Hanlon to learn about these winter visitors including waterfowl, birds of prey, feeder and forest birds, and even denizens of the dunes. Discover why winter on Cape Cod is like Florida for some of our feathered friends! The presentation will be inside, but we will walk the Pogorelc Trail afterwards so please dress accordingly.
Register HERE https://blt.org/events/winter-birding .
Sunday November 16
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Refreshing Fall Hike – FALMOUTH
Come on this 4-mile walk with The 300 Committee Land Trust and enjoy the crisp fall air and colorful foliage around Long Pond. Expect beautiful views, good company, and a refreshing way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Includes a few gentle inclines. No dogs, please. Heavy rain will cancel.
Parking: Turn onto Goodwill Park Road from Gifford Street and proceed 0.2-miles until you see the Grews Pond parking area on your right.
Walk leader: Carol DiFalco, 508-654-0267
Tuesday November 18
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Bell’s Neck Birding Field Class — HARWICH
Please join field naturalist and author Peter Trull for a birding adventure at Bell’s Neck Conservation Lands. November is the month of new arrivals. We will search for waterfowl and raptors soaring in on the brisk autumn wind, such as ducks, loons, grebes, hawks, and eagles. Learn about migration routes, life histories, and identification pointers for each species seen and heard.
Immerse yourself into the life of birds. All birding interest and experience levels welcome! Please bring binoculars.
Cost: $20 per person. Please click here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/27dx1Aqzoe6Au_35QnnjUQ to reserve.
*This is part of a birding walk series that also takes place at the Cold Brook Preserve
Photos by Gerry Beetham
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Work Day at Whitlock’s Landing – WAREHAM
Whitlock’s Landing,Glen Charlie Road, East Wareham, MA -70.6644, 41.7722
Join The Wareham Land Trust on Tuesday November 18th, at Whitlock’s Landing for general cleanup and tool use. We will meet at 9am and work until about 11am. Please bring your own work gloves if you have them. Tools will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own (i.e; loppers, clippers, etc). Water, sun screen, bug spray and appropriate work attire is encouraged. We will meet at the Whitlock’s Landing parking area, located on Glen Charlie Road.
Please Click Here to Register https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/JepIyakQ0NnoZSYbcFHu1A
Where: Whitlock’s Landing, Glen Charlie Road, East Wareham, MA -70.6644, 41.7722
When: November 18th, 2025 9:00 AM
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Preschool Explorer Adventure — HARWICH
Fall is a great time to get outside and discover the great outdoors with your preschooler! If you have a youngster aged 2-5 ready for adventure, we hope you’ll join Naturalist Ms. Andrea for these fun-filled nature adventures.
Hike a different Preserve each week to watch colorful leaves twirling to the ground, breathe in the fresh fall air, and see signs of wildlife. Get outside, get creative, and get moving while learning about the land we live on.
Cost: Free! Space is limited so advance reservation is required. To reserve, please click here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/1Fqh2SXEF8n2xbrYrVPiMw . https://massculturalcouncil.org/ https://massculturalcouncil.org/
Thanks to generous support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the community, these programs are free.
Photos by Halley Steinmetz
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Materials Management Series – Water: An EBC Site Remediation and Redevelopment Webinar
Virtual Event, United States
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Preschool Explorer Adventure — HARWICH
Fall is a great time to get outside and discover the great outdoors with your preschooler! If you have a youngster aged 2-5 ready for adventure, we hope you’ll join Naturalist Ms. Andrea for these fun-filled nature adventures.
Hike a different Preserve each week to watch colorful leaves twirling to the ground, breathe in the fresh fall air, and see signs of wildlife. Get outside, get creative, and get moving while learning about the land we live on.
Cost: Free! Space is limited so advance reservation is required. To reserve, please click here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/1Fqh2SXEF8n2xbrYrVPiMw . https://massculturalcouncil.org/ https://massculturalcouncil.org/
Thanks to generous support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the community, these programs are free.
Photos by Halley Steinmetz
