National Trails Day Weekend with Barnstable Land Trust: Hike, Bike, and More
West Barnstable, MA – In honor of National Trails Day on June 4, Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) is celebrating all weekend long with special trail-themed events including a talk, a walk, and a 7-village bike ride.
Friday June 3 @ 7 pm: Barnstable Land Trust: Honoring Our Past, Protecting Our Future
1717 Meetinghouse Foundation Speaker Series
West Barnstable, MA
Coinciding with the printing of its’ new Cape Cod Pathways Trail Map, Janet Milkman, BLT’s Executive Director, will be presenting a program about the historic roots and future of local land conservation in Barnstable. Held in one of the oldest standing public buildings on Cape Cod, this event is open to the public and free of charge. Donations welcome. For more information, go to https://blt.org/events.
Saturday June 4 @ 10 am: Lady Slipper Hunt and Hike
BLT Walk Program with Gil Newton
Cotuit, MA
Join Barnstable Land Trust during the Town of Barnstable’s LAPC Spring Walking Weekend on this fun and informative walk with noted ecologist Gil Newton in a search for lady slippers, a showy wildflower belonging to the orchid family. This is an official National Hiking Trial Day event. $10/$15 pp Registration is required https://blt.org/events.
Sunday June 5 @ 9 am: Tour de Barnstable Charity Bike Ride
A nonprofit charity bike ride
Barnstable, MA
Take part in this 38-mile charity bike ride with a route that passes by many of Barnstable Land Trust’s trails. Volunteers, sponsors, and bike riders can all join in the fun. For more information, go to https://tourdebarnstable.com/
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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; to learn more about their Words in the Wild trail initiative click here.