Recap of My AmeriCorps Journey
Article written by Grace Vachon To say that this year was quite a year would be an understatement. When I chose to work with Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve …
Friends of Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge – News
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 …
So who was Rachel Carson anyway?
[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 …
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 …
Vernal Pools: Life Beneath the Surface
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 …
Osprey Cam Updates (March + April)
What has happened so far on the Osprey cam? Keep reading to find out and feel free to watch the attached clips! March 29th: The male Osprey that arrived on …
Honor the Earth Fair
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 …