Discover the beauty of the Marceline Arboretum, Cape Cod’s only registered natural species arboretum and some historical grave sites at the Island Pond Cemetery followed by a walk to the Lavender Farm, where we will meet up with Carla’s group of walkers for some refreshing lavender lemonade.
Meet at 9:15 am [15 minutes prior to walk time] for sign-in and stretching to begin walking promptly at 9:30 am.
Hosted by: Brenda Brown with sweep TBD.
Prerequisite: Instructional clinic and physical ability to do the pace, length and varied terrain described.
Distance: a little under 4 miles No turn-back or shorter options available.
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Starting off with pavement from parking lot to bike path, short segment of sandy trail, less than a tenth of a mile on the rail trail and a short segment on pavement around Island Pond Cemetery, mostly wide trails with some pine needles and occasional roots.
For Your Safety: Consider the weather forecast when booking a walk. WATER MUST BE CARRIED ON ALL WALKS! In consideration of personal and group safety, if you arrive without water, you will not be allowed to walk. Dress for the weather and protect yourself from the elements. Choose appropriate footwear for trail conditions. Use repellent to protect yourself from ticks, which are active year-round.
Discover the stunning beauty of the James C. Marceline Arboretum, Cape Cod’s only registered natural species arboretum! Explore the meticulously maintained natural species by the Town of Harwich while soaking up the rich history nestled within the iconic Island Pond Cemetery—where internments date back to the American Revolutionary era!
Afterward, join us for a delightful stroll to the Lavender Farm, where they are celebrating 30 amazing years of being family-owned! Located in the heart of 11 secluded acres, we’ll sit back, enjoy the beauty, and sip on refreshing lavender lemonade.
—Limit 1 walk per day
Walk may be canceled, changed, or rescheduled for 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 the calendar.
🚗 Parking: Please DO NOT PARK at the Lavender Farm. Carla will have her car there should you wish to purchase anything and will transport it back to parking lot. Parking available at the Brooks Library, 739 Main St. Harwich. We will start the walk from there.
