Kent's Point Trail Walk Recap
At 10 a.m. December 3, Robert Prescott, executive director of Massachusetts Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary led a trail walk around town-owned Kent's Point for the Orleans Conservation Trust.
Namequoit Bog Conservation Land Recap
On January 7, Kris Ramsay, Administrator of the Orleans Conservation Trust (OCT), led an educational walk along the edges of the 22 acre Namequoit Bog Conservation Land.
Hosea's Swamp Conservation Land
Date: February 4, 2012
Time: 10:00am
Date: February 4, 2012
Time: 10:00am
Join local botonist Rich Eldred for a 1 hr 30 min walk along the edges of a very hidden and unique rare Atlantic White Cedar swamp.
Directions: (70 Quanset Road)From Orleans center, head east on Main Street and turn right on Rt. 28. Turn left after about two and a half miles onto Quanset Road. Stay right on Quanset and follow for about a half a mile to the entrance of the Town Water Department facility.
Directions: (70 Quanset Road)From Orleans center, head east on Main Street and turn right on Rt. 28. Turn left after about two and a half miles onto Quanset Road. Stay right on Quanset and follow for about a half a mile to the entrance of the Town Water Department facility.
Town Kendrick Woods Conservation Land
Date: Saturday March 3, 2012
Time: 10:00am
Date: Saturday March 3, 2012
Time: 10:00am
Join American Chestnut Society representative Rufin Van Bossuyt for a 1hr 30min educational walk through 30+ acres of conservation land. Along the way you will see the very rare American Chestnuts growing and thriving like no other place on Cape Cod.
Directions:(35 Namequoit Road) From the intersection of Rt. 28 and Main Street in Orleans head south on MA- 28 for 2 miles. Take a left onto Namequoit Road and follow for .3 miles to town parking lot.
Directions:(35 Namequoit Road) From the intersection of Rt. 28 and Main Street in Orleans head south on MA- 28 for 2 miles. Take a left onto Namequoit Road and follow for .3 miles to town parking lot.
Town Bakers Pond Conservation Land
Date: April 7, 2012
Time: 10:00am
Date: April 7, 2012
Time: 10:00am
Join OCT Administrator Kris Ramsay for a 1hr 30 min walk along the edge of Bakers Pond. Along the walk native and invasive vegetation will be identified.
Directions: (80 Bakers Pond Road) From Orleans shopping center follow Rt 6A West towards Brewter for 1.1 miles. Take a left onto Bakers Pond Road and follow for .6 miles. Parking will be on your right.
Directions: (80 Bakers Pond Road) From Orleans shopping center follow Rt 6A West towards Brewter for 1.1 miles. Take a left onto Bakers Pond Road and follow for .6 miles. Parking will be on your right.
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Orleans Conservation Trust
P.O. Box 1078
East Orleans, MA 02643-1078
(508) 255- 0183
oct@orleansconservationtrust.org
P.O. Box 1078
East Orleans, MA 02643-1078
(508) 255- 0183
oct@orleansconservationtrust.org
ORLEANS CONSERVATION TRUST
Preserving Land Since 1970
Preserving Land Since 1970
OCT HOPES TO EXPAND ON OUR WALK LEADERS
If you are interested in leading a walk at your favorite conservation destination, please call OCT at 508-255-0183. Educational walks are a great way to learn about your local environment, meet friends, get exercise, and continue to support your local land trust.
If you are interested in leading a walk at your favorite conservation destination, please call OCT at 508-255-0183. Educational walks are a great way to learn about your local environment, meet friends, get exercise, and continue to support your local land trust.
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