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‘Slowing down and paying attention’: HCT nature journaling class offers timeless beauty and reflection

July 14, 2026

We live in a world that seems to move at the speed of light, propelled by irksome cell phones, to-do lists and the churn of…

‘Awe and wonder’: Noted ecologist and author Brad Timm to lead HCT Cold Brook walk

July 9, 2026

Brad Timm’s love affair with the great outdoors began early in life. “Nature has always filled me with feelings of awe and wonder, both as…

Photo gallery: ‘Benchies’ pics celebrate sweet seats at HCT properties

July 8, 2026

We asked, you sat, and the “benchie” photos poured in! Turns out that everyone likes to take a break and take a seat when they’re…

From UMass to Harwich: Meet Connor Donovan, HCT’s summer intern

July 7, 2026

Connor Donovan rode in from the west, ready to swing into the saddle as Harwich Conservation Trust’s (HCT) summer intern. Luckily, the journey from East Longmeadow…

Creating a diverse pollinator garden: Tips from field guide author and HCT naturalist Peter Trull

June 30, 2026

By Peter Trull These days, and over the last several decades, there has been an increased interest in the relationships between birds, pollinators, and wildflower…

Stars of a sweet summer night: HCT firefly program sparkles at Cold Brook

June 30, 2026

As a magnificent twilight spread over the Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve, there was great mystery in the air. Would we see fireflies? After…

Clams, tunes and Timm: Don’t miss these great July HCT events!

June 29, 2026

Add sizzle to your Cape Cod summer by learning about nature, touring a shellfish hatchery and enjoying great music. Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT) is offering…

Muddy, buggy marsh science: APCC team gathers data for Pine Island Project

June 25, 2026

Improving tidal flow can be good news for salt marshes. But before any work takes place, it’s vital to fully understand the dynamics of an…

‘Get curious about it’: HCT offers nature journaling program at Cold Brook Preserve

June 24, 2026

Put down your phone, pick up your notebook and try out the intriguing practice of nature journaling! Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT) is offering a special…

From ‘paint out’ to gallery: Two-day event celebrates natural beauty of HCT’s Cold Brook Preserve

June 23, 2026

Easels and palettes popped up like wildflowers recently at the Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve. En plein air artists, enthralled by the natural beauty…

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