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SUMMARY:Barnstable's Spring Walking Weekend
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe Town of Barnstable’s\nOPEN SPACE COMMITTEE\nInvites You To Join Spring Walking Weekend \nFRIDAY\, MAY 15 – SUNDAY\, MAY 17\, 2026 \nDetails available at:  https://barnstable.gov/boardscommittees/OpenSpaceCommittee/Brochure%20-%202026%20SWW.pdf \n  \nS U N D A Y \, M A Y 1 7\, 2026\nLumbert Pond Ramble \nBeginning time: 10:00AM\nApproximate length/time to complete: 1.5 mi./1.5 hr.\nStarting point: Lumbert Pond Conservation Area Parking Lot\nRating of terrain and pace: Moderate\nWalk leader/contact: Lev Malakhoff    capedcod@gmail.com\nJoin pathways’ enthusiast Lev Malakhoff on a ramble along the piney trails of the Lumbert Pond\nConservation Area. We’ll visit the forest and viewpoints along the pond. \nBotany Walk at Eagle Pond \nBeginning time: 2:00PM\nApproximate length/time to complete: 2 mi./2 hrs.\nStarting point: Eagle Pond Sanctuary\nRating of terrain and pace: Uneven ground\, easy pace\nDirections: Parking area across from 820 Putnam Avenue  Cotuit\nWalk leader/contact: Vicki LeFevre\, 607-725-1816\,  Ivlef@aol.com\nA joint walk with the Botanical Club of Cape Cod and the Islands. While hiking a loop through the woods and around the pond\, we will point out some of Cape Cod’s ecologically important native trees and bushes\, and look for spring wildflowers. \n  \nTree Identification Walk at Meetinghouse Farm \nBeginning time: 2:00PM\nApproximate length/time to complete: 1 mi./1.5 hrs.\nStarting point: Route 149 to the grass parking area at Meetinghouse Farm\,                                          2135 Meetinghouse Way\, West Barnstable                                                                                                    Rating of terrain and pace: Fairly level\, some small hills; slow to moderate pace\nWalk leader/contact: Doug Payson\,   capecodhiker@gmail.com\nExplore the arboricultural legacy of Fred Conant at this town-owned property managed by an amazing community of gardeners. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://artsbarnstable.com/event/barnstables-spring-walking-weekend/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Nature,Outdoors,Sign Up in Advance,Talk
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SUMMARY:Rhododendron Festival
DESCRIPTION:Rhododendron Festival\n\n\n\n\nHeritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street\nSandwich\, MA 02563\n\n\n\n1 (508) 888-3300\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:\n10:00 AM to 5:00 PM\nRecurrence:\nRecurring daily\n\n\nDates:\nMay 15\, 2026 – May 25\, 2026\n\n\n\nThousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer spectacular blooms to enjoy throughout Heritage. Come experience this annual phenomenon\, where you’ll find fabulous photo opportunities and special daily activities\, including: \n\n10 am-5 pm – Self-Guided Walking Tour: Discover the fascinating story of the history and future of rhododendrons at Heritage at your own pace\n11-11:30 am – 30-Minute Rhododendron Guided Tour: Guides share the story of rhododendrons at Heritage and highlight spectacular specimens during this walking tour of the Dexter Display Garden (tour meets at the Dexter Display Garden)\n\nOn Saturday\, May 23 this tour will be American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted.\n\n\n11:30 am-3 pm – Rhododendron Discovery Cart: Learn more about rhododendrons\, including how to best care for these beautiful plants in your own landscape\n\nAll extra rhododendron-focused activities are free with museum admission or membership. No advance registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\nMEMBER: FREE\nNON-MEMBER: $26 Adult / $16 Youth
URL:https://artsbarnstable.com/event/rhododendron-festival/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Heritage Museums & Gardens\, 67 Grove St\, Sandwich\, Ma.
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoors,Sign Up in Advance
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SUMMARY:Meetinghouse Farm Spring Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Doug Payson as he leads a Spring nature identification walk through Meetinghouse Farm’s property. Learn all about the legacy of the rare trees planted by Conant’s nurseries on the site prior to Meetinghouse Farm’s founding. \nSponsored by the Town of Barnstable Open Space Committee and is free and open to all. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing\, bring bug spray\, and always check for ticks.
URL:https://artsbarnstable.com/event/meetinghouse-farm-spring-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Meetinghouse Farm\, 2135 Meetinghouse Way RT. 149\, West Barnstable\, Ma.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Nature,Outdoors
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