Barnstable Land Trust Brings Back Climate Conversations For Year 2

BARNSTABLE, MA — As part of National Environmental Awareness Month this September, Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) will explore climate-related topics through walks and talks, including art, literature and science programs, during its second annual Climate Conversations series.

Working with more than 10 community partners, month-long highlights include a film screening and discussion on climate changes on Morris Island (Chatham) combined with a presentation on the relocation of the Sandy Neck Beach parking lot, a climate change trail hike through Woods Hole, a homeowner’s workshop on getting climate-ready, extreme weather presentations (“Clouds and Climate” and “Wild Weather”), an outdoor Native American nature poetry program, a bog restoration walk, a historical landscape exploration, a hands-on Tree Planting 101 session with an arborist and more.

"Climate scientists have known for decades that global warming is happening. Now we are seeing it in action on our peninsula and elsewhere," said Janet Milkman, Barnstable Land Trust Executive Director. "As historic floods, massive forest fires, extreme temperatures, and warming sea waters become the new normal, talking about climate change has never been more important. Through a wide variety of collaborative programming, we hope BLT’s second annual Climate Conversations will inspire people both on and off the trails about the value of nature-based solutions."

A full calendar of events, resources, and more information can be found here.