Calendar of Events for May 2008

The month of May offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors and learn about the area's natural resources. Below are just a few of the dozens of events scheduled for May 2008. Check the respective websites for details and more listings!

Saturday, May 3, 2008
Spring Wildflowers at Bank Street Bogs Conservation Lands, Harwich
“Join botanist and journalist Rich Eldred to explore for spring wildflowers at Harwich Conservation Trust’s largest preserve.”
Harwich Conservation Trust

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Long Beach and the Centerville River Walk, Centerville
“Join Town of Barnstable Conservation Administrator Rob Gatewood and BLT’s Chris Babcock for a two-hour, 3-1/2 mile walk along Long Beach to the tip of the barrier spit and back by way of the Centerville River trail. Along the way, Rob will discuss coastal dynamics, beach nourishment projects, dredging, Piping Plovers, and much more.”
Barnstable Land Trust

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Give a Day for Buzzards Bay: Clean Up Marsh Island, Fairhaven
“What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend than by spending a day caring for Mother Earth with Mom?”
Coalition for Buzzards Bay

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Natural History Speaker Series: Turtles of the Coast
Naturalist Dennis Murley speaks about Sea Turtles and Terrapins.
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

Friday, May 16, 2008
Lieutenant Island Hike, Wellfleet
“The Society owns about 200 acres on Lieutenant Island, including salt marsh, barrier beach, and coastal heathland. We'll circumnavigate the island on this 3-hour walk watching for shorebirds, checking on nesting piping plovers, and looking for signs of diamondback terrapins.”
Mass Audubon

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Wednesday Walk: Dennis Pond, Yarmouthport
Join Connie Boyce for a 3-to-4 mile walk.
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

Sunday, May 25, 2008
Spawning Horseshoe Crabs, Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
“Stroll the southern shoreline of Nauset Marsh with Bob Prescott in search of spawning horseshoe crabs. Shorebirds and herons are among the other wildlife we will see in this beautiful location.”
Mass Audubon