Celebrate the Solstice Cape Cod June 18 - 21 Conservation Community Kick-offs Summer with 11 Free Programs
Barnstable, MA (June, 2022) – Barnstable Land Trust and six conservation groups are collaborating to kick-off summer with Celebrate The Solstice Cape Cod from June 18 - 21, 2022. Building on the popularity of #FirstDayHikesCapeCod, which welcomed in the new year, this regional celebration features eleven (11) free hikes and programs across Cape Cod providing a range of opportunities for families, children, residents, and visitors to get outside and celebrate during four days surrounding the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, which happens on Tuesday, June 21.
“Following on the overwhelming success of First Day Hikes Cape Cod, we are excited to demonstrate a new way for the community to celebrate the summer solstice. Over four days, people will experience the outdoors with free guided walks and a variety of activities while learning more about Cape Cod’s parks, trails, and natural resources,” said Janet Milkman, Executive Director of Barnstable Land Trust. “This is a perfect opportunity for both residents and visitors to celebrate the official start to summer in the most natural way possible – outside!”
From June 18 - 21, 2022, local nonprofit conservation organizations representing the towns of Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Falmouth, Harwich, and Wellfleet/Truro are offering hikes, story walks, history talks, an interactive community Flowerpot music concert, open houses, sunset beach strolls and more. A full schedule is featured on www.blt.org/celebrate-the-solstice-cape-cod as well as on participating conservation partner websites and social media channels. Please check individual websites for event details concerning registration, weather cancellation policies, and any changes to individual events.
About #CelebrateTheSolsticeCapeCod and #FirstDayHikesCapeCod
Championed by Barnstable Land Trust and supported by local conservation organizations, Celebrate the Solstice and First Day Hikes Cape Cod are initiatives designed to encourage people to get outdoors with free guided walks and activities to explore Cape Cod’s parks, trails, and natural resources. Nonprofit conservation organizations offering hikes include the Barnstable Land Trust, Brewster Conservation Trust, Chatham Conservation Foundation, Dennis Conservation Land Trust, 300 Committee Land Trust (Falmouth), Harwich Conservation Trust, and The Friends of Herring River (Wellfleet and Truro). To find out more, see the attached list, check the participating organizations websites, or see the full schedule of events at www.blt.org/celebrate-the-solstice-cape-cod.
About Barnstable Land Trust
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 www.blt.org
or call 508-771-2585; to view their new Barnstable Trail Map representing over 34 hiking trails and almost 95 miles, click here.
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