Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend By Taking Her Out (side): 4 Ways to Celebrate with Mother Nature
West Barnstable, MA – During Mother’s Day Weekend (May 6-8), Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) has some unique and fun ways to celebrate the occasion while connecting with Mother Nature:
For Bird Lovers
What: Bird Walk with BLT
When: Friday, May 6 7:30 am
Where: Barnstable Land Trust Offices, 1540 Main Street (Route 6A), West Barnstable, MA
Registration: $10 members/$15 nonmembers; register here https://blt.org/bird-walk-with-blt-on-5/6
Description: Join Barnstable Land Trust with walk leader and ornithology educator, Tommy Burgess, to explore a local birding spot and take in the fresh morning air. This is on an easy trail that is about ¼ mile long and includes a number of opportunities to listen and look for birds.
For Forest Fans and Sports Fans
What: Lowell Park Woodland Walk
When: Saturday, May 7 1:00 pm
Where: Lowell Park, 10 Lowell Avenue, Cotuit
Registration: $10 members/$15 nonmembers; register here https://blt.org/lowell-park-woodland-walk
Description: Explore the Lowell Park Woodland Trail around the iconic ballpark for the Cotuit Kettleers with Gil Newton as he discusses the ecology of a mixed deciduous and coniferous forest on Cape Cod. Learn about the life cycles of mosses, ferns, and common trees in the area. Topics will include forest succession, plant competition, and plant associations.
For Arts Lovers
What: Words in the Wild
When: Ongoing including May 8 (final day of Cape Cod ArtWeek)
Where: multiple BLT properties in Cotuit, Marston Mills, West Barnstable
Registration: Free; self-guided
Description: For a creative way to spend Mother’s Day, explore this unique hiking trail initiative that features four original site-specific poems penned by local poets. Each poem has been etched onto individual cedar trail signs that include a QR code connecting to audio recordings and other information. Explore more about the poets, poems, and locations at https://blt.org/words-in-the-wild
For Community Lovers
Celebrate year-round by purchasing an individual ($25) or family ($50) membership to take advantage of special programs while also supporting the preservation of places and spaces that make Barnstable and Cape Cod so unique. https://blt.org/membership
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Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) is a community-supported, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving open space and natural resources in the Town of Barnstable and nearby areas. BLT has protected 1,100 acres in the Town of Barnstable and supported the Town in conserving over 11,000 more. As a regional leader in collaborative land preservation and stewardship, community engagement, training, and advocacy, BLT also leverages its conservation expertise to inform local public decisions as they impact our ecosystems, community health, well-being, and quality of life. To learn more about BLT, visit the website at http://www.BLT.org or call 508-771-2585; to view their comprehensive Barnstable Trail Map representing over 34 hiking trails and almost 95 miles, click here.