If you want to feel like things are looking up, then don't miss this program! Join BLT and marine meterologist Dr. Alex Kinsella on Sunday, September 14, for a meander through Fuller Farm's meadows in Marstons Mills to learn about and enjoy the clouds above us. Learn how sun, sea, storms, and sky interconnect in this fascinating walk and talk. (Rain moves program to inside the barn.) This program is part of BLT's Climate Conversations which is sponsored in part by Solar Rising, a Cape Cod based full service solar installation company.

Storms around the world are increasing in intensity, but what does that mean for our communities, homes, and coastlines? Wild Weather will explore the science behind hurricanes and nor'easters, from formation to impacts. We will then dive into what you need to know and how you protect your family and your home. Join BLT, Osterville Village Library, and WHOI/Cape Cod Extension storm specialist Bryan McCormack as we weather the storm together in the Climate Conversations talk which is sponsored in part by Solar Rising, a Cape Cod based full service solar installation company.

Join BLT, the Town of Barnstable Natural Resources team, and other community partners for a beach clean-up at Covell's Beach in Centerville. 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

With community support, Barnstable Land Trust is poised to acquire Cotuit Highground Country Club this October. On Thursday, September 11 at 7 PM, join the Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association at Freedom Hall to hear about BLT’s details of the acquisition, the vision, and the final fundraising needs.

No Registration Necessary

Join Jack Ahern, Professor Emeritus of Landscape Architecture at University of Massachusetts, who will lead a 90-minute walk on how to read “clues” to past land uses on the farm including indicator plants, topography, different aged forests/woodlands, agricultural uses, and traces of succession. As part of Environmental Awareness Month, participants will learn more about how land use - and its appearance - has changed over time….. and what is possible/likely in the future. This program is part of BLT's Climate Conversations which is sponsored in part by Solar Rising, a Cape Cod based full service solar installation company.

Hike 1.5-miles through Sandy Neck’s Great Marsh and sand to discover tracks of hatchling Diamondback Terrapins with Barnstable Land Trust and Sandy Neck Park Staff. Learn about the Diamondback Terrapin’s life-cycle and the headstart program helping the tiny terrapins. Wear sturdy hiking boots to walk over sand and uneven terrain. For more information call the Gatehouse: 508-362-8300. This hike is free.

Announcing Twilight Tunes at Fuller Farm - a brand NEW concert series benefitting BLT's vital conservation and stewardship work! 

Join us at the Michael R. Kramer Center barn for an intimate evening of live music, wine from Cape Cod Package Store, and light bites surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Fuller Farm.

Two concert experiences available: a classical duet from the Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra on August 21 or blues/folk guitarist Jon Shain on September 4. Tickets are $125 each and seating is limited - reserve today.

Barnstable Land Trust is excited to partner with Cotuit Library on its first plant swap! Between Monday, August 18th and Friday, August 22nd, bring your adoptable rooted houseplants to the Cotuit Library during regular open hours. Upon dropping off your plant, you will receive a plant care card to fill out so the next caregiver can keep it healthy and happy. Every plant you bring earns a ticket to be redeemed on Saturday, August 23rd, between 11 am and 1 pm. Plants are adopted on a first come, first served basis, so get here early if you’ve got your eye on a particular plant. Any remaining plants after 1 pm will be available to take home without a ticket. Please note: All plants must be pest and disease free. For potted plants, be sure to check the soil for pests, especially if it was outdoors. For cuttings, please make sure they are rooted and in a container of water when dropping off. All plants will be adopted in the pot/container they arrived in.

Make a bee-line for Lowell Field Trail entrance at Lowell Park for a special Storytime with Barnstable Land Trust, Cotuit Library and the Cahoon Museum of American Art for a fun activity that will leave you bug-eyed!

Miss Julie will read poems about insects, and then kids can search for bugs on the trail. Miss Leslie from the Cahoon Museum will pass out books and encourage kids to draw insects found along the trail.

You won't want to be a fly on the wall for this program!

Announcing Twilight Tunes at Fuller Farm - a brand NEW concert series benefitting BLT's vital conservation and stewardship work! 

Join us at the Michael R. Kramer Center barn for an intimate evening of live music, wine from Cape Cod Package Store, and light bites surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Fuller Farm.

Two concert experiences available: a classical duet from the Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra on August 21 or blues/folk guitarist Jon Shain on September 4. Tickets are $125 each and seating is limited - reserve today.

Join BLT, the Town of Barnstable Natural Resources team, and other community partners for some spring cleaning at Loop Beach in Cotuit. 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 

Titcomb’s Bookshop and Barnstable Land Trust present a family-friendly Storytime & Book Signing with author Susie Spikol on Thursday August 14th at 2:00 pm at Fuller Farm in Marstons Mills. The author will read her new book Forest Magic for Kids: How to Find Fairies, Make a Secret Fort, and Cook Up an Elfin Picnic, followed by a book signing and craft. This program is perfect for ages 5-9! This event is part of Titcomb's Bookshop's Young Naturalists event series, sharing children's books about nature and how kids and families can engage with the world around them with care.

Titcomb’s Bookshop, Barnstable Land Trust, and Resilient Roots present a family-friendly Storytime & Book Signing with author Susan Edwards Richmond on Wednesday August 13th at 9:30am at Fuller Farm in Marstons Mills. The author will read her new picture book The Great Pollinator Count, followed by a book signing, and a pollinator walk at BLT’s Fuller Farm including a short tour with Resilient Roots’ through their permaculture pollinator garden and trails and a pollinator craft. This program is perfect for ages 4-8! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. This event is part of Titcomb's Bookshop's Young Naturalists event series, sharing children's books about nature and how kids and families can engage with the world around them with care.

Join BLT, Titcomb's Bookshop, and editors Ilyssa Kyu and Dave Kyu to hear more this Cape Cod Tales and Travel Companion as part of their popular Campfire Stories series. Immerse yourself in a unique blend of literature and lore about Cape Cod, including classic passages, original essays, poems, and natural history. Curated story collections explore the rich and diverse legacies of Cape Cod and includes local recommendations for outdoor exploration, select cultural activities, camping options, gateway towns, and more. We are extra excited that BLT is named in the acknowledgements!

Join Barnstable Land Trust and Centerville Public Library for a talk with Dr. Stephen Rich about Project 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.

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, Cape Symphony, and the Osterville Village Library, 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.)

Join BLT, the Town of Barnstable Natural Resources 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 

Join Whelden Library for a walk at BLT’s Fuller Farm in Marstons Mills with guide Dave Scandurra of Edible Landscapes. Learn what’s safe to forage and so you can eat wild plants!

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.

Hike 1.5-miles through Sandy Neck’s Great Marsh and sand dunes to explore barrier beach flora and fauna with Barnstable Land Trust 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 which is partially supported by Cape Cod Healthcare.

(This program was originally scheduled for June 24.)

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!

Join Barnstable Land Trust and Whelden Library for this special holiday weekend program! Learn about and MEET some endangered animals! The Joy’s of Nature’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.

Join Barnstable Land Trust at the Osterville Village Library as author Gilbert Newton will present a children’s storytime reading from his book ‘A Young Person’s Guide to the Beach.’ This handy field guide will open a world of wonders to be discovered by young naturalists as they explore the dynamic shoreline of Cape Cod. There is great fun, joy, and pleasure in discovering life on the beach. The book will help these young explorers to familiarize themselves with the common plants and animals along the ocean’s edge. From shells to horseshoe crabs and starfish to seaweed, the photos and descriptions will help identify the many interesting living things at the shore.

This program is supported in part by Cape Cod Healthcare and the Mid-Cape Cultural Council, a local agency which is support by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Get ready to kick off summer with an afternoon of fun! Join Cotuit Library and friends for a fresh start to summer. Stations will be set up with games for all ages including nature crafts, friendly competitions, a family-friendly geocaching training course, and more. Ice pops available courtesy of the Cotuit Fire Department. Enjoy nature and community for an afternoon of fun!.

This is part of BLT's eARTh Connections series which is supported in part by a grant from the Mid-Cape Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Kick off summer with Barnstable Land Trust at Lowell Field, home of the Cotuit Kettleers! Learn about BLT, walk the trail through the classic pine-oak woodlands surrounding the Kettleers ball field, and participate in Kids Costume Day during the baseball game. Lowell Park is at the southern end of an 800-acre open space corridor and located at 10 Lowell Ave, Cotuit, MA 02635.

One of the most important ecosystems along the east coast is the salt marsh. Join Barnstable Land Trust at Osterville Village Library as Gil Newton takes you on a tour of this fascinating wetland. You will learn about the ecological significance of a salt marsh, its many uses throughout history, and its diversity of interesting plants and animals that live in a marsh. Mr. Newton will focus on the mashes of Cape Cod and why they are economically and environmentally important.

This program will take place in the Main Meeting Room at the Osterville Village Library. Unable to attend in person? Register for here to watch via Zoom.

In celebration of the summer solstice, join us for a peaceful and reflective walk around the Woodland Labyrinth, followed by a bonfire gathering to enjoy s’mores and chat with your neighbors. This special event hosted by Meetinghouse Farm and Barnstable Land Trust, offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, embrace the longest day of the year, and set intentions for the season ahead. Participants are invited to wander the circular path, focusing on mindfulness, reflection and personal growth. Whether you’re seeking tranquility, inspiration or simply a moment of quiet in nature, the labyrinth provides a serene space for contemplation and celebration of the summer solstice. Come early to also explore the trails and gardens at Meetinghouse Farm. Pre-registration is suggested.

Discover hidden Piping Plover nests along the front beach with Barnstable Land Trust and Sandy Neck Park staff on a one-mile hike through the dunes of Sandy Neck. Explore barrier beach ecology. Learn about the Piping Plover’s life-cycle and conservation measures being taken to protect these endangered shorebirds. Wear hiking boots for sand/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 which is partially supported by Cape Cod Healthcare.

Join BLT, the Town of Barnstable Natural Resources team, and other community partners for some spring cleaning at Oregon Beach in Cotuit. Gloves and trash bags will be provided as well as a thank you gift. Please dress accordingly for the weather and join the fun! Registration is suggested to make sure there are enough supplies. Questions? Call Barnstable Natural Resources: 508-790-6272