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Category: COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

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Is Tick Control Helping? Cape Cod Residents Can Join a Free Study to Find Out!

April 29, 2025

Cape Cod, we’ve got an itch to scratch — and you might be able to help (without even leaving your backyard!). Ticks are more than just a nuisance. They’re responsible […]

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Plastic containers filled with frozen leftovers are neatly stacked in a home freezer, alongside bags of bread and other frozen food. Image includes the Barnstable County, Massachusetts seal.

Don’t Waste It—Cape Cod!

April 8, 2025

How YOU (Yes, You!) Can Fight Food Waste at Home—And What Local Restaurants Can Do Too. Cape Cod knows good food—clam chowder, lobster rolls, backyard cookouts… but did you know […]

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A group of boats wrapped in white shrink wrap sit on dry dock against a colorful Cape Cod sky at sunset. Bold text reads: “Cape Cod Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling – April 1st to July 31st, 2025.” Below is a website link: seagrant.whoi.edu/shrinkwrap. Logos for Barnstable County and Sea Grant are in the lower right corner.

Recycle Your Boat Wrap the Easy Way on Cape Cod

April 3, 2025

From April 1 to July 31, 2025, Cape Cod boaters and marinas can recycle shrink wrap hassle-free—thanks to Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and WHOI Sea Grant. April 3, 2025 (Barnstable, […]

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A variety of household hazardous waste items such as oil paint cans, cleaning products, motor oil containers, and garden chemicals sit on a table under a blue banner reading “Cape Cod 2025 Hazardous Waste Collection Dates.” The banner also lists accepted items like automotive products and mercury-containing items. At the bottom, a website link reads: loveyourlocalwater.org with logos from Barnstable County and the Love Your Local Water campaign.

Cape Cod Residents: Plan Ahead with the 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates

April 2, 2025

Safely dispose of common hazardous products—protect your home, health, and Cape Cod’s drinking water. April 2, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, a department of Barnstable County, is […]

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A close-up of an adult periodical cicada resting on a green leaf. The cicada has a black body, bright red eyes, orange wing veins, and transparent wings.

The Great Cape Cod Cicada Comeback: 17 Years in the Making!

March 12, 2025

This year, parts of Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts will experience a once-in-a-generation event—the emergence of Brood XIV periodical cicadas! The last time they showed up was 2008, and now, […]

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Three smiling women stand together in an outdoor community garden. One woman wears a blue jacket, another wears a white t-shirt with a Cape Verdean Cultural Center logo, and the third wears a gray dress. The text "Feeding Community, Fueling Hope" is displayed above them, with a yellow and blue banner below that reads "capecod.gov/foodaccess." The Cape Cod Buy Fresh Buy Local and Barnstable County logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Connecting Neighbors to Food & Resources

March 5, 2025

At Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, we don’t just talk about community—we build it. Last week, a story in The Cape Cod Chronicle highlighted the power of collaboration—how local journalism, community […]

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2025 Children’s Garden Applications Now Open

February 25, 2025

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is offering a free, hands-on gardening program for children ages 8-12 at the Brewster Community Garden. This seasonal program teaches kids how to […]

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Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod Present the 2025 Spring Symposium:

February 21, 2025

“WE ARE NATURE’S BEST HOPE” Featuring Doug Tallamy, award winning ecologist and author, champion of returning nature to our backyards. Along with Trevor Smith, Weston Nurseries Design and Education Manager […]

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A group of children and adults gather around a 4-H activity table at an outdoor fair, smiling and engaging with a hands-on exhibit. A young child in a green 4-H shirt reaches into a blue bin, while another child wearing glasses flashes a peace sign. The background features a red and yellow striped tent, trees, and other fairgoers. The image includes the text ‘This is 4-H’ in bold green and black letters, along with the Barnstable County and 4-H Youth Development logos.

4-H on Cape Cod: Last Year’s Impact, This Year’s Exciting Future

February 12, 2025

If you thought 4-H was just about fair ribbons and farm animals, think again. Last year, Cape Cod 4-H delivered BIG TIME for local youth—and there’s even more excitement ahead. […]

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