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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…

During last Friday’s Wildlife Walk-and-Talk we set out to discover the natural wonders of our West Barnstable sanctuaries and Barnstable’s Great Salt Marsh, which serve as a haven for many wildlife species. This program featured area birding expert Dr. Peter Crosson, who educated us about shorebird and songbird migration, as well as the bird species…

Join us for a facilitated walk-and-talk, as we discover the natural wonders of our West Barnstable sanctuaries and Barnstable’s Great Salt Marsh, which serve as a haven for many wildlife species! This program will feature the expertise of West Barnstable resident Dr. Peter Crosson, who has been birding on Cape Cod and beyond for 20…

Join Our Turtle Protection Team! 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…

With your 2024 adoption, you will receive: – A personalized adoption certificate– Educational materials– OWLT sticker– OWLT reusable bag