Upcoming Events
Questions about programs or events? email info@blt.org
Some programs and events require registration which usually opens 2-3 weeks prior to the event.
Check out this NEW calendar of more cape-wide programs offered by local conservation groups.
StoryWalk: Forest by Brendan Kearney
Join Centerville Public Library for a Climate Week Storywalk on the side lawn and gardens during the months of September and October, featuring pages from the book Forest by Brendan Kearney. Finn and Skip travel to the rainforest where "there is life wherever you look!" Until there isn't. All the trees are being cut down and the animals no longer have food or a cozy place to sleep. Readers learn why the trees are being cut down and how we can all help to reduce deforestation.
The Lorax Movie and Climate Craft
“A town without nature: not one living tree. So what happened to them? Cue the music, let’s see.” Join Cotuit Library for a movie watch party and climate craft as part of BLT's Climate Conversations Month. The Lorax film expands on Dr. Seuss’ picturebook The Lorax (1971) by adding three additional subplots to the original story: the rise and fall of Thneedville, a teen romance that leads to regeneration of a devastated landscape, and the return of the Lorax that signals a new, sustainable future. This program is part of BLT's Climate Awareness Month series.
Rising Waters Fish Flags Art Installation
Join BLT, Climate Creatives, and a host of other community partners at Aselton Park for an afternoon art installation where the public can participate in creating a "Rising Waters/Fish Flags" temporary art project in Hyannis' waterfront park showing rising sea levels. While this unique event has been featured in Panama, Hong Kong, and over 40 other locations, this marks the first time it is being installed on Cape Cod. Please join the Cape community in this fun and educational special event as part of BLT's Climate Conversations programming.
Nature Journals with Recycled Materials Crafting Workshop
Join Centerville Public Library's Becky and Cahoon Museum's Leslie Goldman to create alongside fellow craft lovers, as part of Barnstable Land Trust's Climate Conversations! In this FREE multigenerational event, learn to use recycled books and other materials to make your very own nature journal! All materials will be provided. This event is in collaboration with Barnstable Land Trust and Cahoon Museum of American Art. This event will be held in the Lower Level Community Rooms at the Centerville Public Library.
2024 Coast Sweep at Sandy Neck Beach
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management and coordinated by the Urban Harbors Institute, thousands of COASTSWEEP volunteers remove debris that would otherwise pollute our oceans, beaches, lakes, and rivers. Participants collect bag after bag of trash and debris, and record their findings onto data cards. The data is sent to the Ocean Conservancy and entered into a massive marine debris database. This information is then analyzed and used to identify the sources of marine debris, which helps to prevent the problem in the future. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Donna Bragg at Sandy Neck Gatehouse at 508-362-8300 or by email. This program is part of BLT's Climate Awareness Month series.
“The Lorax” Movie Watch Party
“A town without nature: not one living tree. So what happened to them? Cue the music, let’s see.” The Lorax film expands on Dr. Seuss’ picturebook The Lorax (1971) by adding three additional subplots to the original story: the rise and fall of Thneedville, a teen romance that leads to regeneration of a devastated landscape, and the return of the Lorax that signals a new, sustainable future. This program is part of BLT's Climate Awareness Month series.
Stand Up! Speak Up! Storytime
Join BLT and its community partner, Osterville Village Library for this climate inspired storytime. Celebrate young climate change activists in this charming story by Andrew Joyner about an empowered girl who shows up, listens up, and ultimately, speaks up to inspire her community to take action against climate change. Here is an uplifting picture book that is an important reminder that no change is too small--and no person is too young--to make a difference. This program is part of BLT's Climate Awareness Month series.
Acorn Club Storytime
Barnstable Land Trust and Sturgis Library are coming together for this extra special Storytime where participants can become members of The Acorn Club! Acorn Club members will partake in a read aloud story, nature-based craft, and a little bit of nature education, too! Kiddos can take the Acorn Club Pledge for Planet Earth and receive an acorn button badge, with the promise that they'll try their best to be a friend to our beautiful planet! Appropriate for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Drop in! No registration necessary.
