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Barnstable Land Trust is a private, non-profit membership organization dedicated to preserving the open spaces and natural resources of the Town of Barnstable. Barnstable Land Trust holds wildlife habitat, scenic views, wetlands, sensitive watershed parcels, forests and other valuable open space, in its natural state, in perpetuity for the benefit of the community.
BLT is currently the steward of 1,022 acres in the Town of Barnstable.
The Future is in Our Lands.
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A Walk in Marstons Mills
Fuller Farm
Saturday, May 11 at 9:00am
details |
A Walk in Mashpee
Shorebirds of Popponesset
Tuesday, May 14 at 10:00am
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Fundraising event
Save the Date!
19th Annual Gifts From the Sea
Sunday, July 21
This is BLT's major fundraising event of the year. Watch for details. |
Land Protection in Centerville
Working Together to Save Land
In a classic public/private partnership, BLT and the Barnstable Housing Authority worked together to protect a portion of woodlands in Centerville.
Learn more |
Land Acquisition in Centerville and West Barnstable
Two Unique Parcels Are Now Doubly Protected
BLT holds conservation restrictions on two special parcels of land. Learn more |
Land Acquisition in Marstons Mills
Historic Fuller Farm Saved!
But you can still help. Learn more |
Land Preservation in Marstons Mills
Protecting the Herring Run
A critical 1.17-acre parcel at the headwaters of the Marstons Mills River Herring Run will complete the protection of the fishway that leads to Middle Pond... We're almost there! Learn more |
Land Acquisition in Cotuit
Help Keep Lowell Park Green!
Protect the 19 acres surrounding Lowell Park, the home of the Cotuit Kettleers. Learn more |
Land Acquisition in West Barnstable
Picturesque Parcel Donated
Margaret McGarrahan donates .85 acres in West Barnstable. Learn more |
New Book Release
Discovering the Cape Cod Shoreline
by Gil Newton
Gil Newton, an original founder of BLT and teacher of environmental science, has just released his latest book, "Discovering the Cape Cod Shoreline". Visit our online store now for more details, and to order your signed copy. Online Store |
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