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Category: COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

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!

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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Temporary Office Closure – Cape Cod Cooperative Extension

Due to road construction, the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension office in South Yarmouth will be closed from Monday, March 3rd, through Friday, March 21st. Services will continue without interruption.Extension Educators […]

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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

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

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:

“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

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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A group of volunteers, including AmeriCorps members, are working together in a field to harvest sweet potatoes. They are dressed in warm clothing, using buckets and shovels to gather the produce. The sky is overcast, and the backdrop consists of trees and greenery. Logos for Barnstable County, AmeriCorps, and Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod are visible in the top left corner.

Cape Cod Cooperative Extension: Growing & Feeding Our Community

Back in 2017, nearly 100 volunteers rolled up their sleeves at Cape Cod Organic Farm to harvest sweet potatoes for Cape Cod families. Led by Extension’s Nutrition Department, Buy Fresh […]

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Why Are My Rhododendrons Curling? Winter Woes Explained!

Why are rhododendrons curling up like they just saw the heating bill? If you’ve stepped outside this winter and noticed your Rhododendron leaves curling up tighter than a New Englander […]

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2025 Scholarship from the Master Gardeners Now Open for Submissions

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is pleased to announce that it will be offering four $2,500.00 scholarships to four deserving students residing in Barnstable County. Individuals applying for […]

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