Category: News

AmeriCorps Cape Cod Honors Year 25 Graduates

July 16, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – On July 25th, the AmeriCorps Cape Cod program will celebrate 18 graduating members who have each completed 11 months and 1,700 hours of public service. These dedicated individuals have worked on crucial projects that protect the Cape’s natural resources, prepare for disasters, educate the community, and engage volunteers. 

The public is invited to join the graduation ceremony to honor these dedicated individuals and their significant contributions to the Cape Cod community.

Cape Cod’s New Composting Initiative

Cape Cod is making strides towards sustainability with efforts to establish a regional composting facility. Kari Parcell, waste reduction coordinator with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, is among the leaders […]

Box Tree Moth Quarantine Issued in MA

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has announced that the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) has established a quarantine for the […]

Cape Cod Master Gardeners Host Annual Plant Sale in Falmouth on Saturday, May 18, 2024

The Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod will host its 25th Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until sold out. The event will take place at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds, Route 151, in Falmouth, inside the Marketplace Building, accessible via the West Gate at Currier Road. Proceeds will support the scholarship fund and public education events.

Expand Your Cape Cod Gardening Knowledge with Evenings in the Garden

All are welcome to attend this free event series, hosted by the Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod. April 23,2024(Barnstable,MA)Starting in May 2024, the Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod will lead Evenings in the Garden, a free event series designed […]

Pest Alert Box Tree Moth

Box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) is a non-native insect that originated in the temperate and subtropical regions of Asia. Box tree moth was found to be invasive in Europe and […]

Cape Cod’s Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program

Explore Barnstable County and Woods Hole Sea Grant’s boat shrink wrap recycling program. This is a collaborative initiative recycling boat shrink wrap, promoting sustainability in the region.

2024 Evenings in the Garden Free Event Series

Join the Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds during these warmer months for their “Evenings in the Garden”. Each date will have a different topic […]

Announcing Cod Cod’s 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collections Schedule

Collections allow residents and small business to safely dispose of unused or leftover common household products. April 4, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce the […]