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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…
Read MoreWe 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…
Read MoreMeet 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,…
Read MoreJoin 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…
Read More2023 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.…
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