Presentation by Andrea Bogomolni, Ph.D.: Northwest Atlantic Seal Research Consortium, Chair Location: Harwich Community Center, #100 Oak Street, 02645 Day/date/time: Saturday, February 29th, 2:00 p.m. Admission: Suggested donation of $5 The relationship between seals and humans extends back thousands of years on Cape Cod and throughout the Gulf of Maine. Despite this, our understanding of […] Read more »

Presentation by Mark Hahn, Ph.D.: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), Senior Scientist Location: Harwich Community Center, #100 Oak Street, 02645 Day/date/time: Saturday, February 8th, 2:00 p.m. Admission: Suggested donation of $5 Scientists estimate that eight million tons of plastic enter our oceans every year, yet only a small fraction is visible at the surface. Over […] Read more »

Presentation by Joe Dwelly: Massachusetts Butterfly Club & Pollard Walk Leader Location: Harwich Community Center, #100 Oak Street, 02645 Day/date/time: Saturday, February 22nd, 2:00 p.m. Admission: Suggested donation of $5 Join Joe to focus on the local diversity of butterflies that can be found in Harwich. In particular, learn about the butterflies that inhabit the […] Read more »

Sorry, this walk is now full. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming events. About this walk: Join Town of Harwich Conservation Administrator Amy Usowski and AmeriCorps Cape Cod member Hannah Schmidt for a walk around the Bell’s Neck Conservation Lands and the West Reservoir. Hannah and Amy will discuss the natural history and […] Read more »

Presentation by Salvatore Cerchio, Ph.D., Director of the Madagascar Omura’s Whale Project & Visiting Scientist, New England Aquarium Location: Harwich Community Center, #100 Oak Street, 02645 Day/date/time: Saturday, January 4th, 2:00 p.m. Admission: Suggested donation of $5 Whale song is full of tremendous diversity. From the barely audible throbbing of blue whales to the haunting […] Read more »

Presentation by Peter Trull: Naturalist, Author, Science Teacher Location: Harwich Community Center, #100 Oak Street, 02645 Day/date/time: Saturday, January 4th, 2:00 p.m. Admission: Suggested donation of $5 As a supporter of Harwich Conservation Trust you donate funds to help preserve natural lands that protect water resources, wildlife habitats, scenic views, walking trails, and our shared […] Read more »

Presentation by Jason E. Zimmer: District Supervisor, Southeast Wildlife District, Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Location: Harwich Community Center, #100 Oak Street, 02645 Day/date/time: Saturday, January 4th, 2:00 p.m. Admission: Suggested donation of $5 The fisher (Martes pennanti) is a secretive, mostly nocturnal mammal that inhabits local habitats. Sometimes people call it a “fisher […] Read more »

On Thursday, November 14th, the nonprofit Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT) and AmeriCorps Cape Cod members assembled and installed a new osprey nesting platform in the saltmarsh tucked behind Red River Beach. Two salt marsh parcels totaling 2.7 acres were donated to HCT in 2015 by Barbara and Peter Sidel. HCT’s Outreach & Stewardship Coordinator Tyler […] Read more »

Join us Saturday, March 21st (noon – 3:00 p.m.) in the gym at the Harwich Community Center You’re invited to the 11th Annual “Meet Your Local Farmers” event (free & open to the public) to kick-off the 2020 growing season, meet local farmers from around Cape Cod, and learn more about locally grown products.  Click […] Read more »

Sorry, this event is now full, but stay tuned to HCT’s eNews for more outdoor opportunities and events. Cost: $20 Space is limited to twelve participants.  About this Nature Photo Walk: Sponsored by Harwich Conservation Trust, join us for a photo walk through the Bell’s Neck Conservation lands, looking for a couple of special locations […] Read more »