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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…

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.  

With the recent fluctuation in temperature, we set out to check in on the DIAMONDBACK TERRAPINS, who inhabit our Margaret Wyman Sanctuary in West Barnstable – check out the footage below! The terrapins bromate (hibernate) for the winter near their nesting sites, digging down into the sandy mud in marsh areas, or burrowing into the…

We’re raising money to acquire WILDLIFE CAMERAS so that we can get to know the animals that live on the land we protect! Motion-triggered wildlife cameras will provide us the opportunity to observe, study and document the different species and communities of wildlife who call our sanctuaries home, without disturbing the natural order of things.…

While we didn’t encounter any groundhogs this week, one of our staff members found himself engaging in a friendly game of hide-and-seek with a MINK! Check out the video footage, below… Typically found in forested areas near a water source, minks have been known to utilize old dens of other mammals, such as muskrats. Minks…

When the weather turns cold and the harsh winds can be heard howling, you can be sure that we’re thinking about the local wildlife here, at Orenda. Fortunately, our conservation efforts and sanctuaries are able to help provide safe habitats for many species during the winter months, but we can all play a part in…

We were so fortunate to kick off 2023 with an incredible group of outdoor enthusiasts for our First Day Hikes Cape Cod event! Gathering at our Turtle Garden sanctuary in West Barnstable, we discussed the conservation efforts we have underway to protect the threatened Diamondback Terrapin population, and were able to trace the journey the…

When you support Orenda Wildlife Land Trust, you are directly supporting critical initiatives that preserve land and protect wildlife! Tuesday, November 29th is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity that is more vital to our planet now than ever before… This #GivingTuesday, please consider supporting Orenda! There are many ways you can help us…

When you give to Orenda, you are directly supporting critical initiatives that preserve land and protect wildlife! Click on our case for support below to learn about the impact we’re making locally in our communities, and how we’re contributing to a global ripple effect as part of a growing coalition of individuals and organizations committed…