HCT News
Swing into Summer at the Red River Valley Preserve
On the sunny evening of Saturday, June 24th, HCT members gathered in support of the exciting new Red River Valley Preserve Project to learn about the possibilities of this property through tours and inspiring remarks, while enjoying a delightful sampling of hors d’oeuvres provided by Cape Roots. Please enjoy the photos of the event below,…
June 22nd Horseshoe Crab Walk
Reflections by Naturalist & Walk Leader Andrea Higgins Photos courtesy of HCT Volunteer Photographer Andrea Petitto Today’s walk participants gathered under beautiful blue skies with temperatures in the high 60s at Jackknife Cove. We were treated to incredible sweeping views of both Pleasant Bay and Muddy Creek while gathered at the information station set up…
Preschool Explorers Celebrate International Horseshoe Crab Day
Reflections by Naturalist & Walk Leader Andrea Higgins Photos courtesy of HCT Volunteer Photographer Gerry Beetham Preschool Explorers and their caregivers gathered at Jackknife Cove for our special International Horseshoe Crab Day adventure! Families gathered around a large blanket covered with a variety of children’s books about horseshoe crabs, exploring the beach, tides, and marshes.…
Preschool Explorers: Tree Swallows, Butterflies, and Lily Pads at Cornelius Pond Woodlands
Reflections by Naturalist & Walk Leader Andrea Higgins Photos courtesy of HCT Volunteer Photographer Gerry Beetham We enjoyed another beautiful Cape Cod spring morning during our Preschool Explorer Adventure at the lovely 15-acre Cornelius Pond Woodlands. The group huddled around Mass Audubon’s colorful Paddlers Guide to New England Ponds and Rivers to discuss the birds,…
June 1st Horseshoe Crab Walk
The first Guided Horseshoe Crab Walk of 2023 featured temperatures in the high 70s, abundant sunshine, and brilliant blue skies at Jackknife Cove, a beautiful setting for learning and exploration. The group gathered at an information station set up by guide and Naturalist Andrea Higgins with props and fact sheets to teach about this prehistoric…
Help Create the Red River Valley Preserve
With about 14% of unprotected natural areas left on the Cape that either could be developed or preserved, the race is on to save priority lands before they’re lost forever. You make land preservation possible In 2022, thanks to your generous support, together we completed three high priority watershed land-saving campaigns, one of which was…
Preschool Explorers Search for Animal Homes
Reflections by Naturalist & Walk Leader Andrea Higgins Photos courtesy of HCT Volunteer Photographer Gerry Beetham The 49-acre Pleasant Bay Woodlands welcomed the Preschool Explorer crew with brilliant sunshine, blue skies, and temperatures barely reaching 60 degrees. We began our morning stringing hemp cord through small slices of an oak tree branch to make necklaces.…
Seeds and Oak Trees: Explorers Enjoy a Stunning Spring Day at Texeira Conservation Lands
Reflections by Naturalist & Walk Leader Andrea Higgins Photos courtesy of HCT Volunteer Photographer Gerry Beetham Preschool Explorers gathered at the 16-acre Texeira Conservation Lands on Tuesday, May 23rd. The sun was shining bright and the temperature was a comfortable 60 degrees. A cloudless bright blue sky above welcomed us to this terrific outdoor classroom.…
Fish Tales & Walking Trails: Preschool Explorers Discover the Herring Run
Reflections by Naturalist & Walk Leader Andrea Higgins Photos courtesy of HCT Volunteer Photographer Gerry Beetham On May 16th, 2023 Harwich Conservation Trust Preschool Explorers gathered for an adventure at the Bell’s Neck Conservation Area’s herring run. Our outdoor classroom included the Herring River, West Reservoir, buffering woodlands, and cranberry bogs. On this stunning spring…
Preschool Explorers Celebrate Nature’s Wonders at Coy’s Brook Woodlands
Reflections by Naturalist & Walk Leader Andrea Higgins Photos courtesy of HCT Volunteer Photographer Gerry Beetham May 9th arrived as a glorious spring day, bringing temperatures in the 60s, beautiful blue skies, abundant sunshine, and the company of our curious Preschooler Explorer crew. Today’s adventure was held at the 30-acre Coy’s Brook Woodlands. We gathered…
Preschool Explorers Make Grand Discoveries at the Hinckleys Pond-Herring River Headwaters Preserve
Reflections by Naturalist & Walk Leader Andrea Higgins Photos courtesy of HCT Volunteer Photographer Gerry Beetham Harwich Conservation Trust’s Preschool Explorers discovered a variety of plants, animals, and insects during our adventure at the 30-acre Hinckleys Pond-Herring River Headwaters Preserve, from bees and butterflies, to crayfish, tadpoles, snakes, and more! A beautiful blue-sky day with…
April 28th Woods of the Seven Ponds Hike
On Friday, April 28th, local historian Mark McGrath guided participants on a hike through the seven ponds area of Wellfleet on an adventure sponsored by Harwich Conservation Trust and Wellfleet Conservation Trust. They explored this unique region where Bauhaus architects, including Gropius, Breuer, and others, designed their “modern” yet inexpensive summer homes and enjoyed idyllic…