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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…

Dear Friends of Orenda, This holiday season, please consider supporting Orenda by donating new or gently used items, funding the need, or sponsoring an initiative! As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of our community members to realize our mission to protect land and wildlife. Through our initiatives, we aspire to:    –…

Orenda Wildlife Land Trust is pleased to present the summary of our 2022 Diamondback Terrapin protection program. Our volunteer initiatives were conducted at our Turtle Garden sanctuary in West Barnstable, where Diamondback Terrapins have been nesting in large numbers for years. Terrapins are listed as “threatened” in Massachusetts due to various factors including over-harvesting in…

World Ranger Day is observed worldwide on July 31st to celebrate the work Rangers do to protect Mother Earth’s natural treasures and cultural heritage. World Ranger Day is also a time to remember the many rangers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty while protecting national and state parks. Today, Orenda…

Orenda Wildlife Land Trust was honored to be a part of Brewster Conservation Day, 2022, on Saturday, July 9th at Drummer Boy Park, in Brewster, MA. With over 600 people on site, attendees had the opportunity to visit 30 unique presentations and interactive exhibits relating to conservation and environmental protection. This year’s special exhibit, “Water…

We are so pleased to welcome our new Land Steward, Johnny Robinson… Johnny Harlow Robinson was born and raised on Cape Cod, and was instilled with a love of nature by his parents, Mark and April. Prior to joining Orenda, Johnny worked with the Brewster Conservation Trust as a stewardship intern, the Siuslaw National Forest…