What have the Osprey been up to this month? Well, all four eggs have hatched! Say hello to Hotel, India, Juliet, and the fourth chick (name not listed yet). Watch the clips below to see them in action. First Chick…
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[reprinted from our Summer 2022 newsletter, in honor of Rachel Carson’s birthday, May 27, 1907.] Rachel Carson was a writer, scientist and ecologist, perhaps best known for her 1962 book Silent Spring, which inspired the modern environmental movement. Her background…
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Article Written by Grace Vachon A large puddle of water in the middle of the forest might not seem like much, but if you take a minute, sit quietly, and watch; you will notice that this seemingly unremarkable puddle is…
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The Friends of Mashpee NWR were one of dozens of exhibitors at the Native Land Conservancy’s “Honor the Earth Fair” held on April 20th at the Wampanoag Government Center. Friends volunteers Lucinda Keith, Tom Fudala, Nancy Church and Glenn Davis…
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On Monday, March 25, 2024, AmeriCorps Cape Cod took their talents to Coonamessett Fields in Falmouth to serve with Mark Kasprzyk of the Falmouth Conservation Commission. The team was led by program Supervisors Caroline Lawrence, Henry Torpey and Leonel Lainez,…
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The Osprey are back! Carson (possibly) was spotted on March 17th. He returned from a long trip that began in South America and ended in Cape Cod. Did you know that Osprey can travel thousands of miles during a…
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Over the Winter, while we may not be working outdoors, we don’t take much time off! Instead, we’ve been busy planning programs and events, and working towards furthering our goals for the upcoming year. Don’t miss our latest FMNWR Newsletter,…
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Mammals, mammals, mammals! They are so cool! Many mammal species can be found within the refuge, so keep your eyes peeled when you are out and about on the trails. What makes a mammal a mammal, you may ask? Well,…
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If you missed our 2023 Annual Meeting on February 6th, 2024, the presentation of our 2023 achievements and what’s in store for ’24 is available. It was a busy year for the Friends, from Earth Day activities to “Season…
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Yesterday’s MLK Day of Service event in Hyannis was a success! We got a ton of donations which we brought to Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) and Saint Joseph’s House after the event. In the afternoon, we hosted our community lunch…
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