Posts by mike
‘Tentacle-shaped structures’ in the trees: The strange world of cedar-apple rust
Is a UFO decorating eastern red cedar trees with gooey orange creatures that might take over the world? Happily, the answer is no, but you may have noticed these rather shocking…
Read More‘A rare vision of serenity’: Stenzel art exhibit to benefit Harwich Conservation Trust
Start the summer inspired by beautiful art and support Harwich Conservation Trust’s (HCT) land-saving efforts at a reception featuring the work of acclaimed artist Yvette Stenzel. The event takes place…
Read MoreSupport from the State House: Cape legislative day focuses on conservation challenges ahead
Partnerships are essential to land preservation projects, and for Cape Cod conservation organizations, support from state legislators and state government is an important component of many success stories. “State grants combined…
Read MoreReducing nitrogen the natural way: Scientists study how HCT’s Cold Brook ponds can help
Sure, the ponds at Harwich Conservation Trust’s (HCT) Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve are beautiful, and they provide splendid habitat for a variety of wildlife. But these watery jewels offer…
Read MoreStop by and sign: HCT joins ‘Protect Water and Nature Ballot Initiative’
Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT) is collecting signatures to put the Protect Water and Nature Initiative on the November 2026 ballot in Massachusetts. It’s part of a statewide effort to dedicate funds…
Read MoreThank you Harwich voters! Town Meeting unanimously supports CPA funds for HCT’s Robbins Pond Woodlands Project
Unanimous support for Article 40 at the recent Harwich Annual Town meeting means that $225,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds completes the fundraising campaign for Harwich Conservation Trust’s (HCT)…
Read MoreCalls, songs and camaraderie: HCT’s Cold Brook Preserve hosts Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon
The steady and sublime symphony of bird calls and songs works wonders in many ways. For many folks, it floats by like a pleasant soundtrack, enhancing time spent outdoors. You…
Read MoreThe pest you can make into pesto: HCT volunteers take on invasive and edible garlic mustard
The name of this plant sounds delicious. But a Nature Conservancy headline tells a different story: “Garlic Mustard: Invasive, Destructive, Edible.” Well, at least it’s edible. But that’s a small…
Read MorePhoto gallery: Abandoned structure removed as part of HCT’s Robbins Pond Woodlands Project
As part of Harwich Conservation Trust’s (HCT) ongoing effort to save and steward 18 acres on Robbins Pond in North Harwich, the “undevelopment” of an abandoned concrete storage structure took…
Read MoreGuiding future growth and community needs: What Harwich voters should know about the Local Comprehensive Plan
The French author and poet Antoine de Saint-Exupéry knew what he was talking about when he said: “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” And when Harwich Town…
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