Plushy Pals get “wild” with Barnstable Land Trust during February School Vacation

WHAT: Nature Superstars Stuffy Sleepover

WHEN:
Drop-off: Tuesday, February 17 10:30 am – 11:30 am at BLT headquarters with special one hour program!
Pick-up: Wednesday, February 18 10:00 am – 12:00 pm/Noon

WHAT: Calling all stuffed animals to BLT’s Nature Superstars Stuffy Sleepover!

“Stuffies” of all kinds are invited to explore their ‘wild’ side and become a Nature Superstar during February School Vacation Week as they join Barnstable Land Trust and friends to explore the great outdoors (and indoors!).

Humans of all ages are invited to drop off their plushy pals during a special registration event at 10:30 am on Tuesday, February 17, at BLT’s headquarters for a tree-mendous themed hour including crafts, tree yoga, and more with Nature Superstar, Ms. Hannah from the Town of Barnstable’s Greening Hyannis initiative. Human friends then leave their stuffed animals with BLT’s camp counselors as their nature adventures begin. Stuffed Animals will delight in field trips to explore nature books at the local library, learn about shell fishing and beach clean-ups, get an inside (outside) look at the Sandy Neck Beach parking project, enjoy a private meet-and-greet with a local naturalist/author, and more. Their overnight adventure (limited to stuffed animals) will include snuggling in sleeping bags, gathering round the campfire, and star gazing.

Human ‘parents’ can pick-up their stuffed animal friends the next day on Wednesday, February 18, from 10-12 pm at BLT headquarters (aka Stuffy Sleepover Campground).

For an example of last year’s first ‘Stuffy Sleepover,’ you can view the entertaining video recap on BLT’s You Tube channel HERE.

WHERE: Barnstable Land Trust, 1540 Main Street, W. Barnstable, MA 02668

WHO: General Public; Families with Children

COST: FREE

PARTNERS: Sturgis Library; Town of Barnstable: Greening Hyannis, Department of Marine and Environmental Affairs, Sandy Neck Beach team; Gil Newton, naturalist educator and author, and others.

Event Registration: https://blt.org/stuffy-sleepover

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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 nearly 1,250 acres in the Town of Barnstable and supported the Town in conserving over 11,000 more. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2023, BLT is 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 or access one of its three popular trail map guides (Barnstable Trail Guide – English and Portuguese versions, Cape Cod Pathways/Barnstable Trail Guide, and Eagle Pond & Little River Sanctuary Trail Guide), visit BLT.org. Offering over 100 programs annually including popular series like Hike Barnstable, Earth Month, Climate Conversations, and Volunteer First Fridays, check out the calendar of events here.