FRIDAY, MAY 16
Cape Cod Birdathon
Location: Throughout Cape Cod, event to follow at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
Cape Cod Birdathon is a friendly team competition focused on counting as many species of birds as possible during a 24-hour period, while raising funds to support the Coastal Waterbird Program and Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary. A potluck dinner and concert will follow the event.
Information: 508-362-7475 or iives@massaudubon.org
Kayak the Waterways of the Lower Cape
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Salt Pond, Cape Cod National Seashore
Investigate different coastal habitats during these exceptional kayak tours that include kayak instruction and environmental education. Certified kayak instructor and coastal educator, Dick Hilmer will lead you through sheltered creeks, into bays and marshes, and towards islands rich in cultural history. During the three-hour coastal exploration, the certified guides of Explore Cape Cod Tours will provide professional instruction in easy to paddle, comfortable and stable tandem kayaks. Perfect for novice or experienced paddlers. All equipment is provided. Saturday and Sunday price is $28 for adults and $20 for children 16 years of age or under. Tuesday and Friday paddles cost: $25/$18. Solo kayaks upon request.
Information: 508-240-1211 or dhilmer@explorecapecod.com. Reservations are required.
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/
Shipwrecks in Henry Beston’s “The Outermost House”
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Truro Public Library, Truro
Dan Sanders discusses the shipwrecks that occurred and were observed by Henry Beston during the time Beston lives in the Outermost House on Nauset Beach.
Information: 508-487-1125, www.trurolibrary.org
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