Thoreau 'Cape Cod' Readathon Honors Barnstable Land Trust Anniversary

BARNSTABLE, MA — The Barnstable Land Trust will celebrate a major milestone but hosting a first of its kind event for the organization.

To celebrate its 40th year of existence, the Land Trust will host a readathon event of Henry David Thoreau's "Cape Cod" on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fifty readers from the community will participate in the event, which will take place at the Michael R. Kramer Center, a new post and beam barn on BLT’s historic Fuller Farm property in Marstons Mills.

“What better way to celebrate Barnstable Land Trust’s 40th Anniversary than by paying tribute to Henry David Thoreau who helped to lay the foundation for the modern environmental movement while inspiring people like JFK, John Muir, and Rachel Carson,” said BLT’s executive director, Janet Milkman.

“The overwhelming response by community readers and partners illustrates how relevant his work continues to be during this critical period of environmental change.”

The event will be live-streamed via BLT’s YouTube channel.

In addition to the daily reading, free tours of Fuller Farm’s hiking trails will be offered daily at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.