Barnstable Land Trust

09/04/2026

Join the Cleanup Crew At Covell's Beach
857 Craigville Beach Road, Centerville
Gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Clean-up will be held rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.

Any questions, contact Barnstable Natural Resources: 508-790-6272

09/04/2026

We had a wonderful time exploring the incredible diversity of life along the Cape Cod seashore! We’re grateful to Gil Newton, one of BLT’s founders, for sharing his knowledge of local marine plants, animals and habitats, and to everyone who joined us for this program.

Thank you to our friends at Cotuit Library for partnering with us to connect our community with the natural world around us.

Visit https://blt.org/events to discover upcoming programs and events.

09/03/2026

Step outside and write your way into a deeper connection with Cape Cod! Write Out Cape Cod launches October 11-25, inviting educators, students, families and friends to explore the outdoors through place-based writing, reflection and sharing.

Free and open to all, is a celebration of the connections between place, nature and community. Find inspiration where you are and join the creative conversation!

Learn more: https://blt.org/writeoutcapecod

Arts Foundation of Cape Cod National Writing Project

09/02/2026

What an adventure! We were thrilled to welcome experienced hiker and outdoorswoman Alison O'Leary, author to Fuller Farm for a fun and inspiring look at microadventures across Massachusetts. Thank you to everyone who joined us, Whelden Memorial Library and Centerville Public Library for partnering with BLT to make this program possible!

Looking for your next adventure? Visit https://blt.org/events to explore upcoming programs and events.

09/02/2026

Share your thoughts about open space across Cape Cod!

The Cape Cod Commission has launched a new online survey asking residents and visitors to share their thoughts about open space as part of the development of the Cape Cod Regional Open Space Plan.

Learn more and take the survey: www.capecodcommission.org/open-space

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Join us at our Open House on September 24. Reserve your space at https://www.barnstableponds.org/2026-open-house

09/01/2026

Protected for now and forever. The ribbon cutting at Mill Pond Preserve was a celebration of the community effort that made permanent protection of this special pond-front landscape possible. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life!

Learn more about Mill Pond Preserve: https://blt.org/millpond
Learn more and support the For Now and Forever Campaign: https://blt.org/forever

08/31/2026

The Cape Cod Commission announced the launch of Cape Cod Outdoors, a new interactive online experience that brings together information about more than 500 outdoor recreational sites across all 15 Cape Cod towns.

Check it out here:

Cape Cod’s natural beauty is a defining feature of the region and a powerful draw for the millions of people who visit each year. Residents and visitors alike enjoy exploring the region's beaches, forests, trails, conservation lands, and other recreational spaces. 

08/31/2026

We are excited to welcome BLT’s new Land Stewardship Coordinator, Matt Potvin. Originally from Rhode Island, Matt has a Masters in Biology and extensive field experience, while also bringing a passion for community-based land stewardship, bog and wetland restoration, and a variety of living organisms to his new job. Welcome to the BLT team, Matt!

Learn more about Matt here: https://blt.org/matt-potvin