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August 2026

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Raising Monarch Butterflies: A Hands-on Approach in Raising Your Own Butterflies
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn how to find and raise monarch butterflies from egg to caterpillar to the iconic adult butterfly. MaryKay Fox of the Friends of Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge (FMNWR) will share her knowledge and expertise about the different stages of monarch butterfly development. A colorful presentation and photos will help y , ...
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Mashpee Interpretive Tours – Habitats of the Mashpee River Corridor
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Come and explore the natural and cultural history of the Mashpee River Woodlands Corridor and hike along the breathtaking Mashpee River. Meet at the Mashpee River Woodlands (West). Directions: From the Mashpee Rotary, take Great Neck Road South. Turn left onto River Road. Park at the end of the paved road on the left. , ...
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Mashpee Interpretive Tours – John Johansen Conservation Area Tour
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Take a hike to the Mashpee River and investigate the signs of vernal pools and beautiful Mashpee River in this spectacular oak/pine forest. Directions: John Johansen Conservation Area is located on 100 Meetinghouse Road in the Town of Mashpee. The Mashpee Conservation Department is continuing its schedule of free Natur , ...
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Mashpee Interpretive Tours – Cottonwood Trail Hike
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a hike along the Mashpee River Woodlands, Cottontail Trail. This trail was created for the protection of our native New England Cottontail. Directions: Meet at the Mashpee River Woodlands Cottontail Trail parking lot. Directions: Heading south from Route 28, take Old Barnstable Road, which is a one-way road , ...
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Mashpee Interpretive Tours – Childs River Wetland Exploration
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Enjoy a beautiful hike through Cape Cod woodlands, abandoned cranberry bogs and wetlands along the Child’s River Conservation Area. Meet at the Child’s River Conservation Area. Directions: From the Mashpee Rotary, take Route 151. Take a left onto Old Barnstable Road. The Mashpee Conservation Department is c , ...
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Mashpee Interpretive Tours – Pickerel Cove Conservation Area
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Take a hike through pollinator gardens, fields, and beautiful pine/oak woodlands at the Pickerel Cove Conservation Area. Directions: From the Mashpee Rotary, take Great Neck Road North. Take a left onto Route 130. Travel approximately 2 miles on Route 130. Drive past Pickerel Cove Road, which will be on your right. The , ...
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Mashpee Interpretive Tours – River Woodlands Walk
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come and explore the Mashpee River Woodlands and hike along the majestic Mashpee River. Meet at the Mashpee River Woodlands (North). Directions: From the Mashpee Rotary, take Route 28 towards Hyannis and take first right onto Quinaquisset Ave. North parking area is off Quinaquisset Ave. on the right. The Mashpee Conser , ...
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