All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
8:00 AM – 10:00 AMWeeding Wednesday – W. BARNSTABLE
Barnstable Land Trust,1540 Main St, West Barnstable, MA 02668, USA
Calling all green thumb gardeners, weed whackers, and pollinator plant proponents! For 2-hours this month, you can join BLT’s Weeding Wednesday crew at the Barnstable Land Trust https://blt.org/ Office and Conservation Center on Route 6A to help maintain our native landscape gardens. Weeding Wednesday projects might include invasive plant removal, pollinator garden weeding, seed saving, and general property maintenance projects. Note: Registration is required for each individual Weeding Wednesday project. Volunteers should be prepared for physical activity including lifting, kneeling, digging, and cutting brush. BYO water, work gloves, kneeling pads (if preferred), and wear pants and closed-toe shoes. Training will be provided. Limited tools will be provided although you can also bring your own. Project Leader Kelly Barber, Director of Land Stewardship, will send out specific project details the day before the volunteer day.
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMEast Bay Discovery Program – Osterville
Dowses Beach,348 E Bay Rd, Osterville, MA 02655, USA
Looking for a fun, educational activity to do with your kids, grandkids or young visitors this summer? Join BCWC on Thursdays at Dowses Beach in Osterville for our East Bay Discovery Program. Note that Dowses is a Barnstable resident-only beach and you will need a beach sticker for parking.
12:30 PM – 2:15 PMHealing Endangered Animals – W. BARNSTABLE
Barnstable Land Trust,1540 Main St, West Barnstable, MA 02668, USA
Join B https://blt.org/ arnstable Land Trust https://blt.org/ and Whelden Library https://www.wheldenlibrary.org/ for this special holiday weekend program! Learn about and MEET some endangered animals! The Joy’s of Nature https://thejoysofnature.com/ ’s Joy Marzolf will introduce kids to a chameleon, a boa Eastern rat snake, hognose, large TX rat snake, crested gecko, and a blue tongue skink. Best for ages 4 and up. This event is free and open to the public but pre-registration is required. Please sign up for either the 12:30 or 1:30 showtimes.
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMCotuit 4th of July Parade – COTUIT
Main Street,Main St, Barnstable, MA, USA
Barnstable Land Trust is excited to be marching in Cotuit’s Fourth of July Parade this year! Come cheer us on as we celebrate community, conservation, and this cherished Cape Cod tradition!
Parade steps off at 11:00 AM from the Cotuit Post Office and heads down Main Street to Cotuit Elementary School. Roads close at 10:00 AM, so plan ahead!
Interesting in marching with BLT? Send us an email mailto:[email protected]?subject=Cotuit%204th%20of%20July%20Parade !
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
9:00 AM – 11:00 AMTrail Day at the Red Brook Trail Network – WAREHAM
Join us on Saturday July 5th, to trim trails at the Red Brook Trail Network. 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 woods attire is encouraged. We will meet at the Onset Water Department Office at 15 Sand Pond Rd, East Wareham, MA.
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
9:30 AM – 11:00 AMButterflies of Great Neck – WAREHAM
Join Wareham Land Trust and Mass Audubon for Great Walks at Great Neck!
Great Neck is home to many different species of butterflies. During this 90-minute naturalist-led walk, hear from Massachusetts Butterfly Club member, Andrew Griffith, as we search for and identify native butterflies, learn about their host plants, and how they are adapting to climate change.
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
9:15 AM – 11:00 AMVolunteer Work Morning – FALMOUTH
205 Teaticket Hwy, Teaticket, MA 02536, USA
Our volunteer Coffee Clean-ups are a blast! Come join us and get some fresh air and exercise while helping your community. Volunteers will meet at 9:15 AM at Teaticket Park to remove the invasive plant Black Swallow Wort, a milkweed look-a-like that confuses monarchs and does not provide adequate food for their caterpillars. After the 90-minute work sessions volunteers socialize over a free cup of coffee and donut holes. Bring your own coffee mug and work gloves.
If you have any questions, or wish to register (registration is appreciated but not required), email our Director of Land Stewardship Will Poirier at [email protected] mailto:[email protected] or call him at 508-540-0876
Teaticket Park is located at 205 Teaticket Highway in Falmouth.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AMEast Bay Discovery Program – Osterville
Dowses Beach,348 E Bay Rd, Osterville, MA 02655, USA
Looking for a fun, educational activity to do with your kids, grandkids or young visitors this summer? Join BCWC on Thursdays at Dowses Beach in Osterville for our East Bay Discovery Program. Note that Dowses is a Barnstable resident-only beach and you will need a beach sticker for parking.
The Navigator,55 Ashumet Rd, East Falmouth, MA 02536, USA
Come celebrate The 300 Committee Land Trust of Falmouth’s work over the past year. A social hour with both sweet and savory treats is followed by business meeting. We’ll debut our 40th Anniversary video and honor our outstanding volunteers. RSVP here https://300committee.org/2025-annual-meeting/
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
8:00 AM – 10:30 AMFuller Farm Friday – MARSTONS MILLS
Fuller Farm,995 MA-149, Marstons Mills, MA 02648, USA
For 2-hours a month, you can join Barnstable Land Trust https://blt.org/ ’s “green team” by volunteering at Fuller Farm, a 22-acre signature property with a short woodland loop overlooking cranberry bogs and an open meadow trail following the field edge of a former dairy farm. The volunteer project might include trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, pollinator garden weeding, and something related. This program is supported in part by the Cape and Islands United Way. https://www.capeandislandsuw.org/
Note: Registration is required for each individual First Friday project. Volunteers should be prepared for physical activity including lifting, kneeling, digging, and cutting brush. BYO water, work gloves, and wear pants and closed-toe shoes. Training will be provided. Limited tools will be provided. If you prefer to bring your own – shovels, loppers, hand saws, and/or rakes are recommended. Project Leader Kelly Barber, Director of Land Stewardship, will send out specific project details the day before the volunteer day. We look forward to your help in stewarding this community gem!
Join us for a facilitated walk-and-talk on Friday, July 11, from 8-9:30 AM, as we discover the natural wonders of our West Barnstable sanctuaries and Barnstable’s Great Salt Marsh, which serve as a haven for many wildlife species!
This program will feature the expertise of West Barnstable resident Dr. Peter Crosson, who has been birding on Cape Cod and beyond for 20 years. Peter will illuminate facts about the bird species that live and thrive in the Great Salt Marsh sanctuaries and conservation areas, including migrating songbirds and Sparrows, which are returning to their breeding grounds here, in West Barnstable.
Orenda Wildlife Land Trust will discuss the organization’s preservation work throughout Cape Cod and our efforts to protect the threatened Diamondback Terrapins, which return year after year to nest and lay eggs at our “Turtle Garden” Sanctuary and inhabit the brackish waters of West Barnstable.
Bring your questions – we look forward to engaging in this important dialogue with you! Space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot today!
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join DCLT for a free tour of our headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm. Learn about the farm’s history, what we’re growing, and how we’re growing our impact in your community. Come learn about what’s happening at the farm:
* Cut Flower Plot
* Mushroom Growing
* Native Perennial Patch
* Veggie Plots
* Fruit Orchard
* And Much More!
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMEco-Friendly Garden Tours – HARWICH, SOUTH DENNIS, & MORE
Multiple locations; please click link above
As part of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival https://www.capecodchamber.org/events/cape-cod-hydrangea-fest/ , Resilient Roots http://resroots.org is showcasing permaculture gardens featuring native and edible plants. See how local Cape Codders have transformed their traditional lawns into food-producing, pollinator-supporting spaces that feed people, support wildlife, mitigate climate change, and protect our groundwater.
7:30 PM – 9:00 PMFull Moon Walk with Mary Beers – WAREHAM
Step into the Moonlight! Join Science Educator Mary Beers and the Wareham Land Trust for a magical evening walk under the full moon on Thursday July 10th at Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area. As twilight fades, we’ll explore the quiet beauty of the trail by moonlight, tuning into the sights, sounds, and stories of the night.
Mary Beers came to Sandwich in 1986 to work as an education intern for the Thornton W. Burgess Society while pursuing her biology degree at Bridgewater State University. After college, Mary worked for the Thornton W. Burgess Society as a naturalist and then Director of Education, developing and teaching science programs in public and private schools. She received her master’s in education, and later became the Science Specialist at the Forestdale School in Sandwich. Mary teaches Life, Physical, and Earth and Space Science to students in Grades PreK – 2. Mary is also on the advisory team for the Upper Cape Naturalists Club and a Deacon and Choir Member at First Church Sandwich.
Parking is available at 29 Papermill Rd, West Wareham. The trail is approximately 1.3 miles and mostly flat, though some sections have uneven ground—feel free to bring a walking stick for extra stability.
This event is FREE, but space is limited—registration is required! This walk is family friendly and is recommended for children age 5 and up.
Be sure to dress in layers appropriate for the weather and bring water.
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
9:30 AM – 1:30 PMBrewster Conservation Day – BREWSTER
Sea Camps Bay Property,3057 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631, USA
Brewster Conservation Day (BCD) is a summertime favorite, one of Brewster’s largest festivals and the Cape’s best loved conservation fair!
Over 40 exhibitors will be on hand to celebrate our community’s valuable natural resources and coastal ecosystems. We’ll have activities, entertainment, and plenty of play, but also valuable opportunities to learn about the importance of protecting our resources and caring for the world around us. New this year will be a Creativity Zone and live music. A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
10:00 AM – 11:30 AMCloud Walk with Alex Kinsella at Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary – WAREHAM
Get your head IN the clouds! Join the Wareham Land Trust and marine meterologist Dr. Alex Kinsella on Saturday July 12th, for a walk through Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about and enjoy the clouds above us.
Parking is available at the end of Stockton Shortcut St, Wareham at the old Sacred Hearts Seminary. The trail is an easy difficulty with relatively flat terrain. Feel free to bring a walking stick. This walk is approximately 1 mile. This event is FREE but space is limited!
Please bring water and wear layers appropriate for the weather.
Where: Stockton Shortcut St, Wareham
When: Saturday July 12th, 2025 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM**Rescheduled** Summer Sandy Neck Beach Flora Fauna Walk – W. BARNSTABLE
Sandy Neck Beach,West Barnstable, MA 02668, USA
Hike 1.5-miles through Sandy Neck’s Great Marsh and sand dunes to explore barrier beach flora and fauna with Barnstable Land Trust https://blt.org/ and Sandy Neck Park Staff. You’ll learn about ongoing efforts to protect and restore these and other sensitive natural communities. Wear sturdy hiking boots to walk over sand and uneven terrain. For more information call the Gatehouse: 508-362-8300. This hike is free.
NOTE: All Sandy Neck hikes are considered strenuous in difficulty because this includes walking on loose sand. This hike is free and is part of Hike Barnstable https://blt.org/hikebarnstable which is partially supported by Cape Cod Healthcare https://www.capecodhealth.org/ .
This collaborative program between The 300 Committee Land Trust and Highfield Hall & Gardens begins with a gathering on the porch of the Beebe family’s summer mansion to learn about the Beebes and their special relationship with the woods that bear their names. The 30 minute lecture is followed by a one-hour walk on the wide, flat old carriage trails through the abutting woodland.
Cape Cod Community College,2240 Iyannough Rd, West Barnstable, MA 02668, USA
New and renewed members are invited to join us on Tuesday, July 15, from 4 to 6 pm for our Annual Meeting at Cape Cod Community College’s new Frank and Maureen Wilkens Science and Engineering Center. We will share exciting updates and accomplishments, conduct a brief business meeting, and celebrate our Founders Award and President’s Award winners. Light appetizers will also be available. A short building tour will be offered at 3:30 pm. All donors of $25 and above are considered Members of Barnstable Land Trust for a year after the date of their gift which enables them to vote at the Annual Meeting, take advantage of special program discounts, and receive invitations to special events.
Please RSVP by July 10 if you’d like to attend either in-person or via Zoom.
All DayDennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
MondayJune16 – WednesdayJuly16
Dennis – StoryWalk® at Not Enough Acres Farm
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a StoryWalk® in both English and Portuguese of Am I Small? by Philipp Winterberg. Am I Small? follows Tamia as she asks various animals she finds on her journey if she is small. Eventually, she finds the surprising answer. Philipp Winterberg’s books introduce new perspectives on essential themes like friendship, mindfulness, and happiness.
Please keep in mind the following things:
* The trail may be wet and slightly uneven in areas
* Please check yourself and your kids for ticks
📍DCLT Headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd. East Dennis
10:00 AM – 11:30 AMWednesday Walks at Red Brook Trail Network – WAREHAM
Join us on Wednesday, July 16th, for a walk through The Red Brook Trail Network led by Wareham Land Trust’s Board of Advisor’s Lisa Lindman. Enjoy the outdoors and discover the trails at the Red Brook Trail network.
Parking is available at the Lyman Reserve Parking Lot on Head of the Bay and Red Brook Road on the Wareham/Plymouth Border. The group will gather there and then head out on to the trails. The trail has some steep terrain so feel free to bring a walking stick. Approximately 2 miles. This event is FREE but space is limited!
Please bring water, bug spray, and sun screen and wear layers appropriate for the weather.
Where: Lyman Reserve Parking Lot on Head of the Bay and Red Brook Road on the Wareham/Plymouth Border
When: Wednesday July 16th, 2025 at 10:00 am – 11:30pm
6:30 PM – 8:30 PMClean Water Wednesdays: Wildlife in Our Backyard – Barnstable
Cape Cod Beer,1336 Phinneys Ln, Hyannis, MA 02601, USA
Barnstable Clean Water Coalition https://bcleanwater.org/ and Cape Cod Beer https://capecodbeer.com/ have teamed up to bring you a series of free educational lectures held at the brewery. Join us as we dive deep into topics that affect not only our water on Cape Cod but also globally! #CleanWaterMatters
This month’s topic is Wildlife in our Backyard
Speaker:
* Amy Croteau, Senior Natural Resource Officer, Town of Barnstable
What we’ll discuss:
Coyotes, osprey, turkeys and otters – oh my!
Join us at Cape Cod Beer on Wednesday, July 16th at 6:30 PM for an educational evening with Amy Croteau, Senior Natural Resource Officer, Town of Barnstable and discover the diverse array of wildlife found in our backyards, up in the sky and in our local waterways.
Learn fun facts about Cape Cod’s local, transient, and migratory wildlife. Check out the town of Barnstable’s extensive taxidermy collection and enjoy a few beverages while Amy talks about her own experience handling wildlife in distress over her 18 years with the town..
These events are free to attend, but we ask that you please RSVP!
Cape Cod Beer will have beer, hard seltzers, seltzer cocktails & NA options available to purchase. There is no food truck on site, so please feel free to bring your own snacks.
8:00 AM – 10:00 AMCHATHAM: Morris Island Bird Walk w/Phil Kyle
Date and Time: Thursday, July 17th, 2025 at 8:00am
Co-sponsored by the Friends of Monomoy
Your guide: Phil Kyle
Meet at: Fred’s Shed Information Booth, Monomoy Refuge parking lot on Wikis Way, Chatham
Length: 1 – 2 miles
Phil Kyle is a Cape Cod naturalist who has served as president of the Cape Cod Bird Club, as a bird columnist for the Cape Cod Times, Head Naturalist for the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster, and Interpretive Park Ranger for the Cape Cod National Seashore. He has been the Chatham Bars Inn Staff Naturalist and is currently a Volunteer Field Naturalist for Wellfleet Bay Audubon.Phil has presented to schools, libraries, museums and garden clubs for over 20 years. He has also appeared on WGBH Channel 2’s Staying Overnight in a Lighthouse, Channel 5’s Chronicle, Winter Birding and WCAI radio’s Science Minutes. He has been birding for over 40 years and taught at Barnstable High School and graduated from Cornell University.
RAIN DATE: Thursday, July 31st at 8:00am
Special notes:
Bring your binoculars or scope! Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for a 1-2 mile walk across shoreline and uneven ground. And come equipped with bug spray!
9:15 AM – 11:00 AMVolunteer Work Morning – FALMOUTH
389 Gifford St, Falmouth, MA 02540, USA
Our volunteer Coffee Clean-ups are a blast! Come join us and get some fresh air and exercise while helping your community. Volunteers will meet at 9:15 AM tp help with trail maintenance at the handicapped-accessible Two Ponds Conservation Area. After the 90-minute work sessions volunteers socialize over a free cup of coffee and donut holes. Bring your own coffee mug and work gloves.
If you have any questions, or wish to register (registration is appreciated but not required), email our Director of Land Stewardship Will Poirier at [email protected] mailto:[email protected] or call him at 508-540-0876
Parking: Two Ponds Conservation Area is accessed by turning into the Atria Woodbriar senior living facility at 389 Gifford Street in Falmouth and proceeding left down towards the trailhead parking.
Join Orleans Conservation Trust and Youth Librarian Kim Auclair for her well-known Thursday morning story time (10:30-11:30am). Our children and grandchildren will learn about pollinators: those amazing birds, butterflies, and bees who are so important to our gardens and our food supply. Following the story, children will create a companion craft designed by Kim.
Participants will also get to know the flowers our pollinators love and experience the new native plant garden at the library, contributed and planted by OCT. OCT will also have a Trustee at every story hour to answer questions from both caregivers and children.
Registration is not required for these free programs.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMEast Bay Discovery Program – Osterville
Dowses Beach,348 E Bay Rd, Osterville, MA 02655, USA
Looking for a fun, educational activity to do with your kids, grandkids or young visitors this summer? Join BCWC on Thursdays at Dowses Beach in Osterville for our East Bay Discovery Program. Note that Dowses is a Barnstable resident-only beach and you will need a beach sticker for parking.
Josh LaPine will curate this oasis of carefully crafted gardens with mounds of gorgeous hydrangea, dappled willows, hosta, shasta and other garden stars. Bonus: secret solace garden! Healings in Hand natural skin care products will be on-site as well.
This private home garden tour at 6 Carleton Drive West, East Sandwich is part of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival with proceeds going directly to support SCT.
5:30 PM – 7:00 PMNature Talk: Snakes and Salamanders of Cape Cod – PROVINCETOWN
Provincetown Commons,46 Bradford St, Provincetown, MA 02657, USA
Join the Provincetown Conservation Trust herpetologist Scott Smyers as he guides us through the types of snakes and salamanders you can find on Cape Cod. Amphibians and Reptiles all around the world are in trouble. Of the 11 salamander species in the state, three are listed under the MA Endangered Species Act. Of the 14 species of snakes in the state, five are state-listed. They face several dangers throughout their lives, and many amphibians and reptiles perish when they cross roads during their seasonal movements. Loss of habitat is another major threat. Scott will provide a background on their biology and lead us through actions we can take to help these creatures survive on Cape Cod.
7:00 AM – 9:00 AMMillway Beach Clean-up – BARNSTABLE
Join BLT, the Town of Barnstable Natural Resources https://town.barnstable.ma.us/departments/naturalresources/ team, and other community partners for some spring cleaning at Millway Beach in Barnstable. Gloves and trash bags will be provided as well as a thank you gift. Please dress accordingly for the weather and join the fun! Pre-registration is suggested to make sure there are enough supplies. Questions? Call Barnstable Natural Resources: 508-790-6272
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMHistoric, sustainable farm tour – MARSTONS MILLS
330 Olde Homestead Dr, Marstons Mills, MA 02648, USA
Don’t miss this chance to see this historic, circa 1750, private Cape farm, opening its garden gates today for the benefit of Resilient Roots http://resroots.org as part of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival. https://www.capecodchamber.org/events/cape-cod-hydrangea-fest/ The farm, complete with restored silo, focuses on sustainable farming practices. The gardens will be in bloom with loads of purple lavender and hyssop, and farm animals include chickens and a friendly alpaca herd. The property also features multiple bee hives.
When CCF moved its headquarters to the Mayo House on Main Street, we decided to replace the traditional lawn with plantings more reflective of our environmental mission.
Our Mini-Meadow, installed in 2018 with a selection of ape Cod native plants, continues to educate the public about the benefit of native plantings. Join CCF Trustee Cathy Weston to learn how the CCF Mini-Meadow supports pollinators, thrives with modest levels of maintenance, provides visual interest and demonstrates the possibilities of using native plants in private and public gardens.
Cathy Weston is a CCF Trustee and self-proclaimed native plant geek.” She helped design and maintains the Mini-Meadow with a crew of dedicated CCF volunteers. Cathy has a Certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from the New England Wild Flower Society.
9:00 AM – 11:00 AMTrail Day at Agawam River Trail – WAREHAM
Join us on Tuesday July 22nd, to trim trails at the Agawam River Trail. 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 woods attire is encouraged. Parking is available at the end of Knowles Ave, East Wareham.
When: July 22nd 9am-11am
Where: Agawam River Trail, Knowles Ave, East Wareham, MA
10:00 AM – 12:00 PMFlowerpot Community Concert – OSTERVILLE
Osterville Village Library,43 Wianno Ave #2028, Osterville, MA 02655, USA
Celebrate Summer on Cape Cod with a free community event that will be music to your ears! In a unique collaboration between Barnstable Land Trust https://blt.org , Cape Symphony https://www.capesymphony.org/ , and the Osterville Village Library https://ostervillevillagelibrary.org/ , the community is invited to bring their own flower pots (BYOFP) to the big tent at OVL for a participatory percussion concert. Nature and musical crafts will also be available. Thanks to the Make Music Day Alliance, Free Vic Firth mallets will be available while supplies last. Bring a small to mid-size pottery or ceramic flower pot (metal mixing bowls also work). See you under the big tent! (Registration is welcome but not required.)
7:00 PM – 9:30 PMCHATHAM: Moth Ball at the Chatham Twine Field
Come and be dazzled by the extraordinary nighttime creatures known as moths. Join ecologist Beth Taylor in viewing, photographing and identifying the moths in our forests. Known as a Moth Ball, we will attract them with special lights and treats.
Open to participants aged 10 and up, with children accompanied by an adult.
Your Guide:
Beth Taylor is a CCF Trustee, Cape Cod ecologist, conservationist and retired science teacher.
Special Notes:
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for a night-time walk along uneven ground, and bring a flashlight or headlamp.
Please Note:
* Ticket sales are final – no refunds.
* You will be notified by telephone if the walk must be cancelled because of inclement weather, and your ticket(s) will be fully refunded.
* Meeting details and directions will be provided upon purchase of tickets.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AMEast Bay Discovery Program – Osterville
Dowses Beach,348 E Bay Rd, Osterville, MA 02655, USA
Looking for a fun, educational activity to do with your kids, grandkids or young visitors this summer? Join BCWC on Thursdays at Dowses Beach in Osterville for our East Bay Discovery Program. Note that Dowses is a Barnstable resident-only beach and you will need a beach sticker for parking.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PMEnvironmental Author Talk – BREWSTER
Brewster Bookstore,2648 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631, USA
Do you care about our environment? Join local author and food writer Elspth Hay and award-winning author Kate Woodworth as they discuss their work and, in conjunction with APCC’s Kristen Andres, tangible steps we can take to protect our environment.
Join Orleans Conservation Trust and Youth Librarian Kim Auclair for her well-known Thursday morning story time (10:30-11:30am). Our children and grandchildren will learn about pollinators: those amazing birds, butterflies, and bees who are so important to our gardens and our food supply. Following the story, children will create a companion craft designed by Kim.
Participants will also get to know the flowers our pollinators love and experience the new native plant garden at the library, contributed and planted by OCT. OCT will also have a Trustee at every story hour to answer questions from both caregivers and children.
Registration is not required for these free programs.
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join DCLT for a free tour of our headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm. Learn about the farm’s history, what we’re growing, and how we’re growing our impact in your community. Come learn about what’s happening at the farm:
* Cut Flower Plot
* Mushroom Growing
* Native Perennial Patch
* Veggie Plots
* Fruit Orchard
* And Much More!
Michael R. Kramer Center at Fuller Farm,995 Route 149, Marstons Mills, MA 02648, USA
Resilient Roots http://www.resroots.org and the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA https://nofa.org/ ) are teaming up to offer a special workshop on soil health and eco-friendly landscaping practices. The session is aimed at both professional landscapers and home gardeners, and offers 1 continuing education credit for the Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional (MCLP) program.
Resilient Roots Executive Director Kristie Kapp and NOFA/Mass Soil Technical Coordinator and Education Director Rubén Parrilla will cover the basics of soil microbiology, the importance of soil testing, and organic techniques to build and maintain healthy soil. These sustainable and resilient landscaping methods can decrease weed pressure, increase plant nutrient availability, and sink and store water. The result? Landscapes that, in addition to being beautiful and productive, provide essential pollinator habitat, decrease erosion, and help mitigate climate change by storing carbon in the ground. Human activity has been destroying the soil that helps balance our ecosystem. Come learn how to be part of the solution!
The Blueberry Bog,92 Spring Hill Rd, East Sandwich, MA 02537, USA
SCT Trustee Steve Touloumtzis and Sally Winings, owners of The Blueberry Bog since 1984, will be on hand to discuss how to grow a productive blueberry patch. Enjoy a special native American fruit beverage and come with a blueberry recipe to share (photo ready). This is a family-friendly event, but please leave your 4 legged family members at home.
Also – come prepared to Adopt-a-Duck for the rubber duck race fundraiser on August 2nd at the Nye Museum. $5 per duck – you get to pick your duck’s name!
10:00 AM – 11:30 AMDragonfly Walk with Blake Dinius at the Red Brook Trail Network – WAREHAM
Join the Wareham Land Trust and Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius for a fascinating morning walk all about dragonflies on Monday July 28th at 10:00 AM at the Red Brook Trail Network. Learn how these aerial acrobats hunt, thrive, and play a vital role in our ecosystems—all while spotting them in their natural habitat.
Parking is available at the Lyman Reserve parking lot on Head of the Bay and Red Brook Road on the Wareham/Plymouth Border. This walk will cover approximately 1.5 miles with moderate terrain. A walking stick and sturdy shoes are helpful.
This event is FREE, but space is limited—registration is required!
Bring water, wear sun protection, and dress for the weather. Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them!
Where: Lyman Reserve Parking Lot, Head of the Bay Road and Red Brook Road, Wareham/Plymouth Border
2:00 PM – 3:00 PMTick Prevention and Project ITCH on Cape Cod, with Dr. Stephen Rich – CENTERVILLE
Centerville Public Library,585 Main St, Centerville, MA 02632, USA
Join Barnstable Land Trust https://blt.org/ and Centerville Public Library https://www.centervillelibrary.org/ for a talk with Dr. Stephen Rich about Project ITCH https://www.newvec.org/itch and tick prevention. Project ITCH (Is Tick Control Helping) is a region-wide research project that looks at backyard tick control practices to figure out what keeps ticks away, what doesn’t, and why. Dr. Rich will discuss Project ITCH’s work on Cape Cod and give tips on how to prevent tick-borne diseases.
Dr. Rich is the Executive Director of New England Center of Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases. Registration is suggested.
7:00 PM – 9:30 PMCHATHAM: Moth Ball at the Chatham Twine Field
Come and be dazzled by the extraordinary nighttime creatures known as moths. Join ecologist Beth Taylor in viewing, photographing and identifying the moths in our forests. Known as a Moth Ball, we will attract them with special lights and treats.
Open to participants aged 10 and up, with children accompanied by an adult.
Your Guide:
Beth Taylor is a CCF Trustee, Cape Cod ecologist, conservationist and retired science teacher.
Special Notes:
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for a night-time walk along uneven ground, and bring a flashlight or headlamp.
Please Note:
* Ticket sales are final – no refunds.
* You will be notified by telephone if the walk must be cancelled because of inclement weather, and your ticket(s) will be fully refunded.
* Meeting details and directions will be provided upon purchase of tickets.
9:15 AM – 11:00 AMVolunteer Work Morning – FALMOUTH
590 Blacksmith Shop Rd, East Falmouth, MA 02536, USA
Our volunteer Coffee Clean-ups are a blast! Come join us and get some fresh air and exercise while helping your community. Volunteers will meet at the Breivogel Conservation Area at 590 Blacksmith Shop Road in Falmouth to remove the invasive plants. After the 90-minute work sessions volunteers socialize over a free cup of coffee and donut holes. Bring your own coffee mug and work gloves.
If you have any questions, or wish to register (registration is appreciated but not required), email our Director of Land Stewardship Will Poirier at [email protected] mailto:[email protected] or call him at 508-540-0876
Join the Provincetown Conservation Trust and the Provincetown Library as they lead a kid-focused event on the importance of nature in our lives at the Provincetown Library. We will have a fun interactive presentation showing the benefits of nature, as well as reading from popular kid’s nature books before we head outside on the library lawn for some arts and crafts for children to express their favorite things about nature through coloring and watercolors. Some refreshments provided. You may bring your own snacks.
This event is FREE and suitable for kids 4-10 years of age. A donation of $20 to the Provincetown Conservation Trust https://www.provincetownconservationtrust.org/joinus is highly encouraged to cover our expenses.
Join Orleans Conservation Trust and Youth Librarian Kim Auclair for her well-known Thursday morning story time (10:30-11:30am). Our children and grandchildren will learn about pollinators: those amazing birds, butterflies, and bees who are so important to our gardens and our food supply. Following the story, children will create a companion craft designed by Kim.
Participants will also get to know the flowers our pollinators love and experience the new native plant garden at the library, contributed and planted by OCT. OCT will also have a Trustee at every story hour to answer questions from both caregivers and children.
Registration is not required for these free programs.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMEast Bay Discovery Program – Osterville
Dowses Beach,348 E Bay Rd, Osterville, MA 02655, USA
Looking for a fun, educational activity to do with your kids, grandkids or young visitors this summer? Join BCWC on Thursdays at Dowses Beach in Osterville for our East Bay Discovery Program. Note that Dowses is a Barnstable resident-only beach and you will need a beach sticker for parking.
8:00 AM – 10:30 AMFuller Farm Friday – MARSTONS MILLS
Fuller Farm,995 MA-149, Marstons Mills, MA 02648, USA
For 2-hours a month, you can join Barnstable Land Trust https://blt.org/ ’s “green team” by volunteering at Fuller Farm, a 22-acre signature property with a short woodland loop overlooking cranberry bogs and an open meadow trail following the field edge of a former dairy farm. The volunteer project might include trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, pollinator garden weeding, and something related. This program is supported in part by the Cape and Islands United Way. https://www.capeandislandsuw.org/
Note: Registration is required for each individual First Friday project. Volunteers should be prepared for physical activity including lifting, kneeling, digging, and cutting brush. BYO water, work gloves, and wear pants and closed-toe shoes. Training will be provided. Limited tools will be provided. If you prefer to bring your own – shovels, loppers, hand saws, and/or rakes are recommended. Project Leader Kelly Barber, Director of Land Stewardship, will send out specific project details the day before the volunteer day. We look forward to your help in stewarding this community gem!
Not Enough Acres Farm,107 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA
Join DCLT for a free tour of our headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm. Learn about the farm’s history, what we’re growing, and how we’re growing our impact in your community. Come learn about what’s happening at the farm:
* Cut Flower Plot
* Mushroom Growing
* Native Perennial Patch
* Veggie Plots
* Fruit Orchard
* And Much More!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PMNature Day at the Nye – SANDWICH
Nye Museum,85 Old County Rd, East Sandwich, MA 02537, USA
The Sandwich Conservation Trust and Nye Museum welcomes you to enjoy the grounds and trails, then join a Dutch oven outdoor cooking demonstration. Mary Beers, outdoor educator will explore Pond Life. Kid’s story time with Meghan from Titcomb’s Bookshop and help create a Gnome Home! The afternoon ends with a fundraiser Rubber Duck race down the lively stream. To support SCT and the Nye Museum, adopt a duck!
8:00 AM – 10:00 AMWeeding Wednesday – W. BARNSTABLE
Barnstable Land Trust,1540 Main St, West Barnstable, MA 02668, USA
Calling all green thumb gardeners, weed whackers, and pollinator plant proponents! For 2-hours this month, you can join BLT’s Weeding Wednesday crew at the Barnstable Land Trust https://blt.org/ Office and Conservation Center on Route 6A to help maintain our native landscape gardens. Weeding Wednesday projects might include invasive plant removal, pollinator garden weeding, seed saving, and general property maintenance projects. Note: Registration is required for each individual Weeding Wednesday project. Volunteers should be prepared for physical activity including lifting, kneeling, digging, and cutting brush. BYO water, work gloves, kneeling pads (if preferred), and wear pants and closed-toe shoes. Training will be provided. Limited tools will be provided although you can also bring your own. Project Leader Kelly Barber, Director of Land Stewardship, will send out specific project details the day before the volunteer day.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AMWednesday Walks at Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary – WAREHAM
Join us on Wednesday, August 6th, for a walk through Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary led by Wareham Land Trust’s Community Engagement Coordinator Julia Ledo. Enjoy the outdoors and discover the trails at the Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary.
Parking is available at the old Sacred Hearts Seminary at the end of Stockton Shortcut St. The group will gather there and then head out on to the trails. The trail is mostly flat but there is uneven terrain. Approximately 1.3 miles. This event is FREE but space is limited!
Please bring water, bug spray, and sun screen and wear layers appropriate for the weather.
Where: End of Stockton Shortcut St, Wareham
When: Wednesday August 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am – 11:30pm
9:30 AM – 10:30 AMEast Bay Discovery Program – Osterville
Dowses Beach,348 E Bay Rd, Osterville, MA 02655, USA
Looking for a fun, educational activity to do with your kids, grandkids or young visitors this summer? Join BCWC on Thursdays at Dowses Beach in Osterville for our East Bay Discovery Program. Note that Dowses is a Barnstable resident-only beach and you will need a beach sticker for parking.
Join Orleans Conservation Trust and Youth Librarian Kim Auclair for her well-known Thursday morning story time (10:30-11:30am). Our children and grandchildren will learn about pollinators: those amazing birds, butterflies, and bees who are so important to our gardens and our food supply. Following the story, children will create a companion craft designed by Kim.
Participants will also get to know the flowers our pollinators love and experience the new native plant garden at the library, contributed and planted by OCT. OCT will also have a Trustee at every story hour to answer questions from both caregivers and children.
Registration is not required for these free programs.
This collaborative program between The 300 Committee Land Trust and Highfield Hall & Gardens begins with a gathering on the porch of the Beebe family’s summer mansion to learn about the Beebes and their special relationship with the woods that bear their names. The 30 minute lecture is followed by a one-hour walk on the wide, flat old carriage trails through the abutting woodland.
Join Orleans Conservation Trust and Youth Librarian Kim Auclair for her well-known Thursday morning story time (10:30-11:30am). Our children and grandchildren will learn about pollinators: those amazing birds, butterflies, and bees who are so important to our gardens and our food supply. Following the story, children will create a companion craft designed by Kim.
Participants will also get to know the flowers our pollinators love and experience the new native plant garden at the library, contributed and planted by OCT. OCT will also have a Trustee at every story hour to answer questions from both caregivers and children.
Registration is not required for these free programs.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMEast Bay Discovery Program – Osterville
Dowses Beach,348 E Bay Rd, Osterville, MA 02655, USA
Looking for a fun, educational activity to do with your kids, grandkids or young visitors this summer? Join BCWC on Thursdays at Dowses Beach in Osterville for our East Bay Discovery Program. Note that Dowses is a Barnstable resident-only beach and you will need a beach sticker for parking.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PMNatural Dyeing with Flowers – MARSTONS MILLS
Fuller Farm,995 Route 149, Marstons Mills
Discover how to transform flowers into stunning, eco-friendly dyes in this hands-on Resilient Roots http://www.resroots.org workshop. We will start in the garden and introduce you to the flowers as they are growing. After picking some flowers to use, we will guide you step-by-step through the process of bundle dyeing, a natural technique that uses plant materials to create one-of-a-kind patterns and colors on fabric. Explore a wide range of natural dye sources, experiment with color and texture, and create your own uniquely dyed garment or textile piece to take home with you. This workshop offers an inspiring opportunity to connect with nature and the art of sustainable textile design.
When CCF moved its headquarters to the Mayo House on Main Street, we decided to replace the traditional lawn with plantings more reflective of our environmental mission.
Our Mini-Meadow, installed in 2018 with a selection of ape Cod native plants, continues to educate the public about the benefit of native plantings. Join CCF Trustee Cathy Weston to learn how the CCF Mini-Meadow supports pollinators, thrives with modest levels of maintenance, provides visual interest and demonstrates the possibilities of using native plants in private and public gardens.
Cathy Weston is a CCF Trustee and self-proclaimed native plant geek.” She helped design and maintains the Mini-Meadow with a crew of dedicated CCF volunteers. Cathy has a Certificate in Native Plant Horticulture and Design from the New England Wild Flower Society.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AMEast Bay Discovery Program – Osterville
Dowses Beach,348 E Bay Rd, Osterville, MA 02655, USA
Looking for a fun, educational activity to do with your kids, grandkids or young visitors this summer? Join BCWC on Thursdays at Dowses Beach in Osterville for our East Bay Discovery Program. Note that Dowses is a Barnstable resident-only beach and you will need a beach sticker for parking.
Join Orleans Conservation Trust and Youth Librarian Kim Auclair for her well-known Thursday morning story time (10:30-11:30am). Our children and grandchildren will learn about pollinators: those amazing birds, butterflies, and bees who are so important to our gardens and our food supply. Following the story, children will create a companion craft designed by Kim.
Participants will also get to know the flowers our pollinators love and experience the new native plant garden at the library, contributed and planted by OCT. OCT will also have a Trustee at every story hour to answer questions from both caregivers and children.
Registration is not required for these free programs.
Join DCLT for a free tour of our headquarters at Not Enough Acres Farm. Learn about the farm’s history, what we’re growing, and how we’re growing our impact in your community. Come learn about what’s happening at the farm:
* Cut Flower Plot
* Mushroom Growing
* Native Perennial Patch
* Veggie Plots
* Fruit Orchard
* And Much More!
