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THURSDAY, MAY 15
Mid-19th Century Hay Barge on display
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham
Come and see this historic 19th century hay barge that has recently been put on permanent display on the grounds of the Salt Pond Visitor center. Rangers and volunteers will be able to provide a brief overview and answer questions about the history of this rare and unique workboat.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-255-3421, www.nps.gov/caco/
Multimedia Presentation: The Piping Plover’s Plight
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Province Lands Visitor Center, Race Point Road, Provincetown
Cape Cod is an important nesting site for this federally-threatened bird. Come learn about piping plovers and what Cape Cod National Seashore is doing to protect them. After the presentation, caravan to the beach to try to observe plovers using a spotting scope and binoculars.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-349-3785, www.nps.gov/caco/
Viewing the Night Sky
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Truro Public Library
Presentation by David Martin, followed by stargazing on the library deck. Bring binoculars.
Cost: Free
“A Salute to Maritime Thermometers”
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Porter Thermometer Museum, 49 Zarahemla Road, Onset
Guided tour of the museum in Onset, the Thermometer Capital of the World. Emphasis will be placed on maritime thermometers. Tour includes the museum’s collection of over 5,000 devices, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records and Ripley’s.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-295-5504
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