Winter Talks
Are you curious about the nature
of Cape Cod?
Please join these educational winter talks
sponsored by Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT).
• The January 24th presentation will take place at Monomoy Regional High School at #75 Oak Street in the auditorium. Please park around the back of the building and use the rear entrance.
• Presentations on February 7th and 28th will take place in the auditorium at the 204: Cultural Arts Municipal Building at 204 Sisson Rd.
• Admission for each talk is $5 per person payable at the door.
• Each talk lasts between 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
• Space is limited to approximately 112 people. Once capacity is reached, the doors close. Please arrive early to find a seat.
Saturday, January 10th • 1-2 p.m.
History and Science of Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
FRANK KAHR
Monomoy Island, located off the coast of Chatham, is a mysterious place to most Cape Codders. Here’s your chance to learn more about the history of this beautiful isle and its important scientific role today.
Friends of Monomoy presenter Frank Kahr will review Monomoy’s colorful past, including the days when a fishing village flourished in the mid-19th century. He will also discuss the birds, horseshoe crabs, and fascinating scientific activities that are ongoing at the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. Naturalist John Hanlon and additional representatives from Friends of Monomoy will be available to answer questions.
Lighthouse photo by Frank Kahr
Saturday, January 24th • 1-2 p.m.
Saving Marine Misfits on Cape Cod:
Learn about the unusual species that strand each fall
CAROL "KRILL" CARSON
Location: Monomoy Regional High School auditorium at #75 Oak Street. Use the rear parking lot and entrance.
Do you wonder about the marine “washashores” found along the Cape Cod coast each fall? Join marine biologist Carol “Krill” Carson, founder and President of the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA), for a fun and informative talk on these annual strandings of unusual-looking species, which include the ocean sunfish, Atlantic torpedo ray and basking sharks. These migratory fish sometimes have trouble making it out of Cape Cod Bay on their journey south. Learn about NECWA, their rescue and research efforts, and how you can help.
Ocean sunfish rescue photo courtesy of NECWA
Saturday, February 7th • 1-2 p.m.
Shellfish and Herring and Water Quality, Oh My!
Adventures with the Harwich Natural Resources Department
STEPHANIE RIDENOUR
Location: 204 Sisson auditorium
How do hundreds of thousands of shellfish seed make it from the Harwich Shellfish Lab into local waters each year?
Join Harwich’s Director of Natural Resources Stephanie Ridenour for an exploration into the science and strategy of shellfish propagation, the hurdles of herring runs, and the world of water quality.
Learn more about how the town protects, preserves, and enhances Harwich’s wonderful natural resources. We’ll also discuss how many of our community members support these initiatives — and how you can too!
Photos by Halley Steinmetz
Saturday, February 28th • 1-2 p.m.
A Cape-friendly Landscape:
Discovering the Nature Connection
KRISTIN ANDRES
Location: 204 Sisson auditorium
Gardens and yards offer exciting opportunities to support nature, right outside your own door!
Find out how plant choices and lawn care practices can make a big difference for local pollinators, birds, and butterflies.
Join Kristin Andres, Director of Education & Outreach for the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC), the Cape’s leading science-based environmental advocacy nonprofit, and learn how our landscapes and gardens play a vital role in the health of the Cape’s environment.
Wildlife will appreciate your thoughtful approach, and you’ll love the beautiful results — use your green thumb to be a good steward!
Monarch butterfly and wasp on swamp milkweed photo courtesy of APCC