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, …
Friends of Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge – News
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 …
AmeriCorps at Connamessett Fields Helps USGS Mill Pond Effort
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 …
Pollinator Garden Work With AmeriCorps Cape Cod (April 2024)
This past Monday, April 1st, was a day to remember. For AmeriCorps Cape Cod, it was our first day back to service after Easter weekend. For the Friends, it was …