BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.6.4.4//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2210@capecodnordicwalking.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T100000 DTSTAMP:20260601T160028Z URL:https://capecodnordicwalking.org/events/beginner-heritage-gardens-sand wich-1-5-miles-wednesday-3/ SUMMARY:Beginner\, Heritage Gardens\, Sandwich\, 1.5 miles\, Wednesday DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet in front of the restroom building and you can chec k in with me. I’m a member and I can bring 3 guests with me\, so we need to check in together. Then we’ll begin meandering through this beautifu l property\, sometimes chatting\, sometimes breathing deeply and listening to the quiet\, the bird songs and the  trickling of peaceful fountains. It’s rhododendron season right now\, and they’re in full bloom. We’l l also see some other beautiful seasonal blossoms and I can provide a prev iew of things to come. \n\n \;\n\n \n\nMeet at 8:45 AM  for sign-in and stretching to begin walking promptly at 9:00 AM. Hosted by Alyson Lar rabee with Sweep TBD. \n\n \n\n—Prerequisite: Instructional Clinic\n\n —Distance: 1.5 miles. No turn-back or shorter option. We should be finis hed in about an hour.\n\n—Pace: Slow to moderate with stops for water an d photo ops.\n\n—Terrain: It’s all paved\, but there are some hills.\n \n \n\nFor Your Safety: Consider the weather forecast when booking a walk . WATER MUST BE CARRIED ON ALL WALKS! In consideration of personal and gro up safety\, if you arrive without water\, you will not be allowed to walk. Dress for the weather and protect yourself from the elements. Choose appr opriate footwear for trail conditions. Use repellent to protect yourself f rom ticks\, which are active year-round.\n\n \n\n \n\n—Limit 1 walk pe r day and 3 bookings per week (Sunday to Saturday) to give others the chan ce to walk. If you are already holding 3 bookings for the week of this wal k\, please do not sign up.\n\n—Wear your CCNW ID badge.  \n\n— Rubbe r tips are best.\n\n—There’s a restroom at the entrance\, and a couple of porto potties along the route.\n\n—If your plans change\, kindly can cel your booking at least 24 hours in advance of walk start time so other walkers may join.\n\n \n\n \;\n\nThe gardens open at 9:00 for members only\, before the crowds arrive at 10:00\, so please be prompt so we can beat the rush.\n\n \n\nWalk may be canceled\, changed\, or rescheduled fo r weather or other reasons. Cancellation decision will be made at least 2 hours in advance. Check your email (including spam) before driving to the walk. If a walk is canceled\, registrants will receive a system-generated email and the walk will no longer be visible in the event listing or on th e calendar.\n\n \n\nDirections: Take Route 6 to Exit 59\, Route 130\, als o known as Water Street\, and head towards Sandwich. In a little over a mi le\, past the Old Grist Mill\, and the former Town Hall (now under constru ction)\, turn left onto Grove Street. PLEASE DRIVE VERY SLOWLY. There are no sidewalks\, and it’s an old\, narrow street. Plus\, if you drive slow ly\, you might see the swans on Shawme Pond\, on your left. About a half m ile down (just past Saint Peter’s Cemetery)\, take a left into the parki ng lot. Please meet me in front of the restrooms at 8:45 for introductions \, stretching and check-in.\n\n \n\n \;\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://capecodnordicwalking.org/wp-content/uplo ads/2026/06/Heritage-Garden-Rhodedendrons-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Sandwich,Walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR