Mother Earth Day!


Mother Earth Day Coincides with the Signing of the Paris Agreement


The General Assembly, recognizing that Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet earth in a number of countries and regions, which reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet we all inhabit, and noting that Earth Day is observed each year in many countries, decided to designate 22 April as International Mother Earth Day in 2009, with resolution A/RES/63/278.

2016 Theme: Trees for the Earth

Earth Day was first celebrated in the United States in 1970 and is organised by the Earth Day Network.  Its mission is to broaden and diversify the environmental movement worldwide and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle to build a healthy, sustainable environment, address climate change, and protect the Earth for future generations. With this year’s theme, looking forward to its 50th anniversary, it sets the goal of planting 7.8 billion trees over the next five years.

Why Trees?

Trees help combat climate change.
Trees help us breathe clean air.
Trees help us to counteract the loss of species.
By planting the right trees, we can help counteract the loss of species, as well as provide increased habitat connectivity between regional forest patches.
Trees help communities and their Livelihoods.

Save the Date!

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It took a village and beyond to make this happen but we can now proudly say that the woodlands surrounding Lowell Park have been protected.
It’s time to celebrate!
Barnstable Land Trust invites you to
a family-style barbecue
featuring grilled favorites, 
games and music.
Mark your calendar for
June 11, 2016
 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ropes Field, Cotuit
For more details, stay tuned.
RSVP requested
508-771-2585 or events@blt.or