Celebrate National Trails Day with BLT

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/