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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…
Read MoreThank 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… Join us Saturday, October 12 for our Gardening For Wildlife Gala! 2023 Gardening For Wildlife Gala…
Read MorePartnership Spotlight: Simser Island Sanctuary Clean Up
Last month, we partnered with Eastern Mountain Sports and Barnstable Land Trust for a wilderness clean up at our David H. Simser Island Sanctuary, in Centerville. The island, which features an exquisite wooded canopy of beech, maple, and oak trees, is within a state designated priority habitat for rare species, and has also been categorized…
Read MoreWorld Environment Day 2023
World Environment Day 2023 is a reminder that people’s actions on plastic pollution matters. It is time to #BeatPlasticPollution! “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, and every day, we are inviting you to join us…
Read MoreSpring Story Hour “Wildly” Successful!
We were delighted to have over 30 attendees at our “Wild and Playful” story hour on May 19th, which featured wildlife stories presented in both English and Portuguese, and a meet-and-greet with the New England Wildlife Center’s resident owls! The event took place at the Hyannis Public Library and included play time and crafts in…
Read MoreIn Service of Our Land and Wildlife: Collaborating with AmeriCorps Cape Cod
Last month, we had the opportunity to collaborate with AmeriCorps Cape Cod not once, but twice, on two successful environmental service days! On Saturday, April 22nd, our Land Steward, Johnny Robinson, represented Orenda Wildlife Land Trust at the 22nd Annual Cape Cod Canal Clean-Up Earth Day Celebration. Over 100 volunteers helped to remove 500+ lbs.…
Read MoreThis Earth Day, Join Orenda by Investing In Our Planet!
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…
Read MoreJoin us For Our “Wild and Playful” Story Time! A hora de leitura selvagem e divertida!
Our Spring story time will feature wildlife stories presented in both English and Portuguese, and will provide for the opportunity to meet the New England Wildlife Center’s resident owls! Children will also get the chance to play in the Cape Cod Toy Outdoor Play Oasis, which will reflect a special wildlife theme… Friday, May 19th,…
Read MoreTerrapin Turtle Protection Team: Upcoming Volunteer Trainings
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…
Read MoreIn Honor of Edward A. Makuta
Edward Makuta, 82, of Brewster, MA, passed away on March 25th, 2023 at the McCarthy Care Center in East Sandwich. A nature lover and longtime supporter of conservation organizations, Ed requested that donations be made to Orenda in his honor.
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