Earth Day 2023
Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd, commemorating the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. This year, the Friends made a month of it! On March …
Friends of Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge – News
A Tribute to Bill McKay
Bill McKay was a great fan of the osprey cam during its first season (2022), as well as a frequent commenter on the site. I got to know him a …
Turning Tribal trust into a conservation community
The value of Tribal collaboration for the benefit of both people and wildlife As the heat of summer settled on the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal lands of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, bees …
Emergency Repair of Osprey Nest Platform
Unfortunately, at 12:30pm on April 1st, the osprey nest platform at the Waquoit Bay Reserve fell away due to high winds and rotted boards. After several hours of frantically exploring …
Members of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe are continuing a cherished tradition of harvesting shellfish
Members of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe are continuing a cherished tradition of harvesting shellfish and working to develop the First Light Shellfish Farm. On Monday March 27th, Tribe member Buddy …
FMNWR 2022 Annual Meeting
On January 31st, 2023, the Friends of Mashpee NWR held its 2022 Annual Meeting. A key element of the meeting was a review of our 2022 accomplishments. It’s an impressive …
SSCEF Makes 2023 Annual Donation to the Friends
Today, the Sporting, Safety, Conservation, and Education Fund (SSCEF), the non-profit arm of the Falmouth Rod & Gun Club (FRGC), presented a $500 donation to the Friends of Mashpee National …
Clean Trail Grant from ExtremeTerrain
The Friends of Mashpee NWR are pleased to announce we have been awarded a Clean Trail Grant from ExtremeTerrain, a provider of performance parts and accessories for the Jeep Wrangler! …
Cape Cod Pollinator Gardens
Read our new brochure about establishing nectar and pollen sources for Cape Cod pollinators. It is intended to guide home gardeners in creating a garden that fosters habitat for pollinators …
Walk for the Wild 2022
During 2022 National Wildlife Refuge Week, the Friends of Mashpee NWR held our first Walk for the Wild 5k walk on October 10th at the Jehu Pond Conservation area. The …