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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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) â€“ Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce the […]

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2024 Lower Cape Children’s Garden Applications Now Open

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod operates a seasonal Children’s Garden at the Brewster Community Garden. The Children’s Garden offers children the opportunity to learn about gardening from Master Gardeners, […]

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Master Gardeners of Cape Cod Presents Sustainable Home Gardening Spring Symposium.

Master Gardeners of Cape Cod Presents Sustainable Home Gardening Spring Symposium 

February 15, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod presents its Spring Gardening Symposium, Rewild Your Garden: Planting Plans for a Cape-friendly Landscape on Saturday, March 23, […]

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Rewild Your Garden: Planting Plans for a Cape-friendly Landscape

***We are currently at capacity for the event as of 3/11/2024. Join the Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod for their 2024 Spring Symposium. Saturday, March 23 9:00 a.m. to […]

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Local Partners Collaborate to Open Barnstable School District Food Pantry.

Over 58% of Barnstable Students identify as food Insecure. Stop & Shop and local partners collaborate to expand access to fresh and healthy foods, including locally caught fish and chowder, […]

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Barnstable County Collects Over 300 Tons 0f Toxic Household Materials on Cape Cod in 2023  

Cooperative Extension’s successful Household Hazardous Waste Collections program protects residents from every day, toxic chemicals.  January 18, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) â€“ Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce that […]

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