Plastic is everywhere, and we use it everyday. But what if we all tried to use less? Join Haley O’Neil from CARE for the Cape and Islands https://careforthecapeandislands.org/ , a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship, for a discussion on reducing plastic use. This presentation explores how plastic ends up in our environment, the harm it causes to marine life, and, most importantly, simple swaps you can make to reduce its use. We’ll dive into what plastic is, its different types, and what happens when we’re done using it. Join Barnstable Land Trust https://blt.org/ , Centerville Public Library https://www.centervillelibrary.org/ , and CARE https://careforthecapeandislands.org/ to learn easy, impactful ways to reduce plastic and help protect Cape Cod’s natural beauty for future generations. This event will be held in the lower level Community Rooms AB of the Centerville Public Library.

Register HERE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnFS8xp3miy8oVqeeMGDvwu-pMPyjL8r9OBe5jAeMu4vpHhQ/viewform with Centerville Public Library.

Come celebrate the first day of spring with a short stroll to The Knob’s pinnacle with stunning ocean views. Along the way, we will hunt for the tiny hazelnut flower, the first wildflower to bloom in Falmouth. Families welcome. Sponsored by The 300 Committee Land Trust of Falmouth. Walk leader, Elizabeth Saito: 508-331-8428.

Parking: There are two lots (an upper and lower lot) along Quissett Harbor Road in Falmouth. Walk to the end of the road to The Knob trailhead.

Enjoy a 1-mile hike up the eastern side of Long Pond to Falmouth’s state-of-the-art drinking water filtration plant that opened in 2017. Water plant operator Brian Gardiner will lead a tour of this $46-million facility. Limited to 25 participants; registration required, email [email protected] mailto:[email protected] with The 300 Committee Land Trust.

Parking: Enter the Falmouth Town Forest from Gifford Street; proceed along Goodwill Park Road for about 1/3 mile to the large parking area on the right overlooking Grews Pond.

FREE Online Webinar: Birdie’s Got a Brand New Plumage

Date and Time: Saturday, March 22nd, 10am – 11am

Via: Zoom

Speaker: James Junda

Join ornithologist James Junda for a presentation on bird molt: every bird gets the same birthday present: a completely new set of feathers!

James Junda ‘s journey studying birds started during summers with his grandparents at Schoolhouse Pond in Chatham and has taken him to five continents He has been operating songbird banding stations at Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Sanctuary and around the lighthouse on Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge since 2011.

Photo credit: James Junda

This property was generously donated to NLC in the spring of 2022 by Craig Simpson. Since then the cottage has been renovated to provide lodging for guests and our annual First Light Fellows who summer on Cape Cod as they explore environmental careers. There is still a good deal of work to be done to landscape this property. Join NLC Land Care Manager Earl “Chiefie” Mills Jr. and Land and Cultural Knowledge Caretaker Asa Peters as they conduct clearing, pruning, and planting in preparation for spring. To register, use this link: bit.ly/CotuitCottage25 https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/-48x3DpMx1Ide3O-EIqXxA .

Join The 300 Committee Land Trust at the Breivogel Ponds Conservation Area https://300committee.org/conservation-lands-2/breivogel-ponds-conservation-area/ for a Human Impacts nature journaling workshop. Sharpen your observational and artistic skills through this series of nature journaling workshops, which runs twice a month through June. Registration is strongly suggested. Registered participants will receive program updates and reminders via email. Register using the link below. All writing materials provided. Please consider bringing your own folding chair, mat or blanket to sit on. More details here https://300committee.org/nature-journaling-workshops/ .

Please Register Here https://signup.com/go/hwTZTzj

Parking: Meet in the clearly marked dirt parking lot at 590 Blacksmith Shop Road.

Join the Sandwich Conservation Trust and explore the hidden and mysterious world of Vernal pools on Cape Cod. Learn about a local conservation project supporting the rarest frog in Massachusetts, and pioneering vernal pool restoration activities to support vernal pool creatures on Cape Cod.

Presented by: Ian Ives, Manager at Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture, Ashumet, Barnstable Great Marsh and Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuaries. His job responsibilities include overall management of the sanctuaries, community outreach and development, property and ecological management, and education.

FREE – email [email protected] mailto:[email protected] to reserve a seat or Register here https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ee8svwe

Sandwich Public Library
142 Main St, Sandwich, MA 02563
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