Fisher Cat Observed in Mashpee
This week, the Friends received a report that a fisher cat was observed near the Mingo Conservation Area. It appeared to be a baby and was possibly injured. We suggested …
New Pollinator Garden at Red Brook Road Trailhead
Friends of MNWR Help Create New Pollinator Garden at Red Brook Road. Spring is eternal, and so are perennials! With relaxed pandemic restrictions and some cooperation from the weather, the …
You’re Invited to the Pollinator Power Party!
From the Pollinator Partnership… Take Part in Pollinator Week! From the Pollinator Partnership… Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. It’s a time to …
What is Early Successional Habitat?
“It is habitat with vigorously growing grasses, forbs, shrubs and trees which provide excellent food and cover for wildlife but need disturbance to be maintained,” according to the USDA Natural …
Friends Build New Osprey Nest Platform
Friends Build New Osprey Nest Platform – In a true joint effort, the Friends of the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge (FMNWR) assisted partner organization Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve …
2021 Winter Newsletter
Hello Refuge Friends! We’re thrilled to publish our 2021 Winter Newsletter. A lot of work goes into this, between research, interviews, writing and final editing. Whew! Meanwhile, the days are …
Monomoy Wildlife Refuge Manager, GS-0485-12 Vacancy Announcement
This vacancy announcement is part of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service coordinated advertisement for 11 Wildlife Refuge Managers GS-0485-12 You may apply to a maximum of 5 duty stations …
DRP 2020 Environmental Hero: MaryKay Fox
At its Annual Meeting on November 10, 2020, the Friends of Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) presented the organization’s 2020 David Ross Palmer Environmental Hero Award to MaryKay Fox of …
The Great Backyard Bird Count: February 12-15, 2021
From The Great Backyard Bird Count: February is quickly approaching. While we polish our binoculars or fill our bird feeders in anticipation of this 4-day event, we invite you to …
Build a Rabbitat (rabbit habitat)!
Build a Rabbitat (rabbit habitat)! The New England cottontail (NEC) is Cape Cod’s only native cottontail. Once occupying the majority of New England, today NEC populations are found in just …