Orenda Welcomes Johnny Robinson, Land Steward!

We are so pleased to welcome our new Land Steward, Johnny Robinson… Johnny Harlow Robinson was born and raised on Cape Cod, and was instilled with a love of nature by his parents, Mark and April. Prior to joining Orenda, Johnny worked with the Brewster Conservation Trust as a stewardship intern, the Siuslaw National Forest…

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Turtle Protection Team Training Rain Date

It’s Nesting Season and the Turtles Need You! *Please note that due to the rain, the training has been postponed to Sunday, July 3rd at 1 PM. Orenda Wildlife Land Trust is seeking your help protecting Diamondback Terrapins at our “Turtle Garden” located on one of our sanctuaries in West Barnstable, where they have been…

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Join us for our Turtle Protection Team Training on Saturday, July 2nd!

It’s Nesting Season and the Turtles Need You! Orenda Wildlife Land Trust is seeking your help protecting Diamondback Terrapins at our “Turtle Garden” located on one of our sanctuaries in West Barnstable, where they have been nesting in large numbers for years. Terrapins are listed as “threatened” in Massachusetts due to various factors including over-harvesting…

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Join us for our Turtle Protection Team Training on Sunday, June 12th!

It’s Turtle Time! Orenda Wildlife Land Trust is seeking your help protecting Diamondback Terrapins at our “Turtle Garden” located on one of our sanctuaries in West Barnstable, where they have been nesting in large numbers for years. Terrapins are listed as “threatened” in Massachusetts due to various factors including over-harvesting in the 19th century, predation,…

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World Environment Day, 2022

Today is World Environment Day! “Only One Earth” was the slogan for the 1972 Stockholm Conference; 50 years later, this truth still holds – this planet is our only home. Today, we are inviting you to join us in support of the #OnlyOneEarth campaign through collective environmental action. #OnlyOneEarth advocates for transformative environmental change on…

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Join us for our Turtle Protection Team Training on Thursday, May 26th!

Orenda Wildlife Land Trust is seeking your help protecting Diamondback Terrapins at our “Turtle Garden” located on one of our sanctuaries in West Barnstable, where they have been nesting in large numbers for years. Terrapins are listed as “threatened” in Massachusetts due to various factors including over-harvesting in the 19th century, predation, traffic, and habitat…

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National Arbor Day, 2022

It’s Arbor Day! While most holidays celebrate something that has already happened and is worth remembering, Arbor Day represents a hope for the future. The simple act of planting a tree represents a belief that the tree will grow to provide us with clean air and water, cooling shade, habitat for wildlife, healthier communities, and…

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Join Orenda Wildlife Land Trust as we Celebrate the 52nd Earth Day!

Earth Day serves as a time for people around the world to celebrate our planet and renew our commitment to its future. As the effects of the climate crisis — including disruptive weather events, rising sea levels and declining biodiversity — become more pronounced, the need for collective climate action is clear. Earth Day Every…

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Turtle Walk Story Hour and Author-Illustrator Meet & Greet

Join Orenda Wildlife Land Trust and Titcomb’s Bookshop on Saturday, May 7th for a Turtle Walk two-part event! 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Titcomb’s Bookshop, 432 Route 6A., East Sandwich: Author-illustrator Matt Phelan will be on site for an art demonstration and book signing. 2 Pm – 4 PM, Margaret Wyman Turtle Sanctuary, 194 Meadow…

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Gardening for Wildlife: Spring has Sprung!

BY MEGHAN DOUGLAS HILL Spring has sprung, which means gardening is on the minds of many of us! As you set out to spruce up your beds, consider some steps you can take to ensure your yardwork supports local biodiversity, and is done in harmony with the native wildlife that has overwintered in your yard.…

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