May 11, 2022
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Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
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Sandy beaches, butterfly-filled meadows, woodland trails, and farm animals combine to make Long Pasture a unique experience on Cape Cod. Gentle, varied trails lead to a spectacular view, with Barnstable Harbor flanked by the dunes of Sandy Neck Barrier Beach. Explore our expansive tidal flats and join us for a kayak tour, boat cruise, or family nature program.
Location: 345 Bone Hill Road, Barnstable, MA 02630
Mailing Address: PO Box 235, Cummaquid, MA 02637
Phone: 508-362-7475
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 9 am-3 pm, closed Sunday and Monday • Trails open daily, dawn to dusk
Terrapin Program
Diamondback Terrapin Season
Diamondback terrapin nesting season is coming! Join us for a chance to learn more about the lives of these native saltmarsh turtles. Learn more >
Full Moon Hike
In Search of Sparrows • June 18
Grasshopper Sparrow © Ryan Schain
Join us to seek out sparrows, meadowlarks, and kestrels at one of the Cape's rare expanses of grasslands habitat. Register now >
Sanctuary News & Events
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
Students from Cape Cod high schools will gather in Sandwich Wednesday, May 18th for a day of learning about responding to climate change and taking an active role in local policy making.
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
After rare Barn Owls were discovered nesting in the Mid Cape area last summer, we thought we'd try our luck at attracting these fascinating birds to a new nest box we installed recently in an open field at the sanctuary.
Upcoming Programs
Search for signs of nests and tracks of these amazing and mysterious turtles. Learn about the headstart program helping the tiny terrapins. Read more
Search for Sparrows and work to sort out these tricky to identify 'Little Brown Jobs' and other elusive grassland species including meadowlarks and kestrels. Read more
Learn more about species of native edible wild plants suitable for adding to your own landscape, or nibbling on as you encounter them in other locales. Read more
