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Please consider Orenda Wildlife Land Trust on Tuesday, December 3rd, as we’re reminded that the impact of collective action is boundless! Giving Tuesday, which occurs annually on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global movement that inspires and celebrates collaboration and generosity. Your generosity is what fuels Orenda’s growing impact and is what has…

  Join Orenda Wildlife Land Trust as we kick off the new year with First Day Hikes Cape Cod, for a turtle-riffic walk-and-talk at our Margaret Wyman Turtle Garden Sanctuary! We will trace the slow-but-steady steps of Diamondback Terrapins from our sanctuary to Barnstable Great Marsh, while we highlight the efforts of local wildlife organizations to protect the well-being…

We are delighted to be a part of Pollinator Pathway Cape Cod! Pollinator Pathway Cape Cod is a regional initiative to increase pollinator-friendly habitats and food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinating insects and wildlife across Cape Cod. Our goal is to create corridors of native trees, shrubs, and flowers that birds, bees,…

We couldn’t be more grateful for those who came out in support of our 2024 Gardening For Wildlife Gala! Through this event, we were able to raise funds and friends, both of which are critical to our mission and impact, as we advocate for nature.  We have linked the event presentations and some resources below,…

Orenda Wildlife Land Trust has the opportunity to acquire an ecologically important 5.5-acre property on Smiths Creek, a major tributary to the Barnstable Great Marsh in West Barnstable! This acquisition will prevent the property from being developed, which will serve to protect critical habitat and the wildlife species which reside there, and will also continue…

Lynn’s life has been defined by being outside, and traveling widely. Her education and work history revolve around natural resources. She holds an AS in Rural Resource Management from Sterling College in Vermont and a BS in Forest Resource Management from the University of Montana with a focus in silviculture and wildland fire management. Early in her…

The Gardening For Wildlife Gala serves as the signature fundraiser for Orenda Wildlife Land Trust, and features an evening full of informative programming, food, fun and networking opportunities – all overlooking sparkling Wequaquet Lake, a haven for area wildlife! Regular Attendee – $100 Discounted (subsidized to make event accessible to all) – $75 Discounted (members…

We are honored to have four renowned expert speakers join us for our 2024 Gardening for Wildlife Gala! Founder of Orenda Wildlife Land trust, Barbara Birdsey is a widely recognized leader and national voice for animal protection, environmental preservation and habitat protection globally. Barbara’s passion for wildlife started as a child growing up on the…