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.
Diamondback terrapin nesting season is coming! Join us for a chance to learn more about the lives of these native saltmarsh turtles. Learn more >
Join us to seek out sparrows, meadowlarks, and kestrels at one of the Cape's rare expanses of grasslands habitat. Register now >
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.
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.