Thanksgiving Greetings!

Dear Friends of Orenda, We wanted to take a moment to reflect on 2023 as we prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. It’s been an incredibly productive year, and we’re proud of what we have accomplished with your support. The energy across our growing community of conservationists has been invigorating and…

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Join Orenda Wildlife Land Trust for First Day Hikes Cape Cod, 2024!

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 of…

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Orenda Welcomes Greta Nelson, Land Steward!

We are delighted to welcome our new Land Steward, Greta Nelson… Greta Nelson grew up in West Barnstable and spent much of her younger life walking, running, paddling and sailing the woods and waters of Cape Cod. After some years of traveling and finishing her degree in Environmental Studies at Vassar College, Greta returned to…

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Thoreau’s Cape Cod Readathon

We are so proud to share that our very own Lisa Nagel lent her voice to Barnstable Land Trust’s recent Thoreau’s Cape Cod Readathon during National Book Month at Fuller Farm! Lisa, who has a background in library programming and has been instrumental in shaping Orenda’s Story Hour series, was one of 54 community readers,…

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2023 Gardening For Wildlife Gala: A Success!

We couldn’t be more grateful for those who came out in support of our 2023 Gardening For Wildlife Gala! It took each and every one of you to make this event the tremendous success that it was – thank you! Through this inaugural event, we were able to raise friends and funds, both of which…

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We Can’t Wait to See you at the Gardening for Wildlife Gala!

Saturday, October 14, 2023, 5:30-8:30 PM at the Wequaquet Lake Yacht Club, Centerville, MA This is a ticketed event; ticket holders should plan to arrive at Wequaquet Lake Yacht Club, 150 Annable Point Rd, Centerville, MA 02632, at 5:30 PM Sponsors are invited to join the Board, OWLT staff and event committee for a pre-reception…

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Meet Molly, Our Summer Intern!

We were so fortunate to have had an incredible intern with us over the course of the summer…we’re so grateful for all of your efforts, Molly! Tell us a bit about yourself, where you grew up, your connection to the Cape, where you’re going to college and what you’re studying: I grew up in Franklin,…

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Join us for our September Wildlife Walk-and-Talk!

Join us Thursday, September 21, at 5:15 PM for a facilitated educational walk-and-talk, as we discover the natural wonders of scenic Sandy Neck Beach – 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 nearly…

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2023 Gardening For Wildlife Gala Speakers Announced!

We are honored to have four renowned expert speakers join us for our 2023 Gardening for Wildlife Gala!   Mark Robinson is the Executive Director of The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, and has served in that capacity and as the “go-to” person for all open space matters on Cape Cod since The Compact’s founding…

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Thank You To Our 2023 Gardening For Wildlife Gala Sponsors!

We are incredibly grateful for the support of our 2023 Gardening For Wildlife Gala sponsors! Without them, this event would not be possible. These organizations, businesses and individuals are true changemakers, working closely with us to advocate for nature… 2023 Gardening For Wildlife Gala Tickets Now On Sale! 2023 Gardening For Wildlife Gala Speakers Announced!

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