Winter Walks

Inclement weather (driving rain, sleet or snow) will cancel;

Please leave dogs at home.

(Maps below are clickable for a larger view.)

Winter Wayfinding Walk

Thursday, February 8

10 AM to Noon

Peterson Farm

Leader: Molly Cornell

508-274-8843

The 88 acres of the 300-year-old Peterson Farm are a favorite destination for young and old alike. Follow the ups and downs of typical glacial moraine on the well-maintained trails surrounding the open fields (where sheep graze). Moderate hiking, relaxed pace... approximately 2 miles; about 90 minutes. Expect to see winter birds, kettle holes, large boulders, lichens and more. (Peterson Farm is in the southern part of the map at left and connects to the 400 acres of Beebe Woods.)

Directions to Peterson Farm (119 McCallum Drive): Heading south on Woods Hole Road, 0.7 miles beyond the Locust Street bike path crossing, turn right on McCallum Drive. Take an immediate right to Peterson Farm and follow the drive to the parking area at the edge of the field.

Registration not required. Please call Molly if in doubt about weather, or with any questions.

Bird Walk

Monday, February 12

8 to 10 AM

Trunk River to Salt Pond, RT

Leader: Mike Tucker

401-481-7004

The 35-acre preserve owned and managed by Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuaries, Inc. lies between Salt Pond and the Shining Sea Bikeway, south of Locust Street/Woods Hole Road. Popular with birders, the sanctuary has several well-maintained trails through the low woods and along the edge of the pond. Lovely views and easy walking (but sometimes wet and muddy, so please wear appropriate footwear!), the paths can be accessed from several places, including the bike path.

The route will start at the beach lot at Trunk River and follow the bike path to Salt Pond. Expect to see a nice diversity of species in a variety of habitats: ocean, ponds, brushy thickets and wooded trails.

Directions: Park & Meet at Trunk River parking area, along the bike path off Oyster Pond Road.

Registration not required.

Registration required...space is limited!

Owl Prowl

Thursday, February 22

5:15 - 7:30 PM

Location: TBA

Leader: Mike Tucker

401-481-7004

Join us on an evening stroll as we learn about these fascinating birds of prey. We'll discuss interesting facts about owls and debunk some myths as well. This is the perfect time to explore the woods in search of these amazing hunters of the night!

Please bring a flashlight and wear appropriate shoes and clothing for the weather. Ages 7+ welcome!

This activity is limited to 25 participants, and will fill quickly. If you'd like to attend, use the registration button below. Once the prowl fills, you'll see a notice to that effect. If you'd like to be placed on the waiting list, send a quick email to the office ([email protected]) with your request. A day or two ahead, we will email registrants with directions and parking instructions.

Those on the waiting list will be offered first dibs on the next Owl Prowl (tentatively scheduled for early March). We wish we could accommodate everyone...thanks for your understanding.

Winter-Spring 2024

Speaker Series

Talk #2:

Thursday, February 29, 7 PM

Falmouth Museums on the Green Cultural Center*

APCC's Cyano Bacteria Monitoring Program

Cyanobacteria are an ancient group of photosynthetic microorganisms commonly found in freshwater systems on Cape Cod and worldwide. Under certain conditions, they can multiply rapidly and form harmful cyanobacteria blooms (HCBs). HCBs have increased because of nutrient enrichment and rising water temperatures due to warming resulting from climate change. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), certain common cyanobacteria can produce harmful toxins known as cyanotoxins. Julie Hambrook Berkman, Ph.D., Project Director, Pond and Cyanobacteria Monitoring Programs at the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) will tell the story of how APCC’s pond monitoring program came to be and how it has evolved along with the science, as she shares the latest data for Cape Cod ponds.

*Directions: Plan to park at 35 Katharine Lee Bates Road, or next door, behind the First Congregational Church of Falmouth

Visit our events calendar page to find all of our upcoming walks, talks, and volunteer opportunities in one place.