Kinglets: Crowns of a Different Kind
On my first day serving with Friends of Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge, as we were gathering signs from our recent “Walk for the Wild” event along Great Hay Road in …
AmeriCorps Member Kaycee Doherty
My name is Kaycee Doherty, and I am a recent graduate of Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina and a current member of AmeriCorps Cape Cod here in Barnstable County. …
Eagle Scout “Rabbitat” Project Completed
During the past month, volunteer Boy Scouts from Troop 42, under the leadership of Eagle Scout candidate, Griffin Jones, installed an interpretive panel along the trail leading from Red Brook …
Eagle Scout Project Rabbitat Construction
Habitat destruction and competition from other species have significantly reduced the population of the native New England Cottontail rabbit with small populations now found only in selected areas of New …
Walk for the Wild 2024 Was Amazing!
Our Third Annual Walk for the Wild (WFTW) was a big success! Thanks to everyone who walked, donated, volunteered, supported us in other ways or attended our celebration event at …
It’s Time to Tackle the Trash!
Article written by Grace Vachon (AmeriCorps Cape Cod member) Dear Friends, it’s time to “tackle the trash!” As part of my individual placement with WBNERR and the Friends this year, …
Invasive Plants and Their Place on Cape Cod
Article Written by Grace Vachon What Makes a Plant Species Invasive? Ivy winding up the trunk of a tree is a common and pleasant sight here on Cape Cod. However, …
Osprey Cam Updates – June
What have Rachel, Carson, and their chicks been up to this June? Before getting into this month’s antics, let’s recap who is who. Rachel (mom) and Carson (dad) are the …
Osprey Cam Updates – May
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 …
Walk for the Wild 2024
Bring the whole family to our third annual Walk for the Wild (WFTW), a 5k walk through nature and trails of the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge. The 2024 WFTW will …