MAKING LIFE BETTER FOR BARNSTABLE COUNTY

The mission of Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is to improve the health and well-being of youth, families, and communities; conserve and enhance natural and marine resources, and strengthen agriculture and food systems.


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Explore Master Gardener Garden Tours During the 2026 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival

Explore seven unique gardens during the 2026 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival. Master Gardener tours feature hydrangeas, pollinator gardens, vegetable gardens, waterfront landscapes, and gardening talks across Cape Cod.

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From Boat Covers to New Products: Cape Cod Recycled More Than 67 Tons of Shrink Wrap Last Year

More than 67.5 tons of boat shrink wrap were recycled on Cape Cod in 2025. Learn how residents, marinas, and transfer stations are keeping plastic out of landfills and giving it a second life.

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Where Cape Cod Gardeners Can Get Help This Summer

Need help with your garden this summer? Cape Cod gardeners can get free advice from the Horticulture Clinic, visit Master Gardener tables at libraries and farmers markets, access free soil pH testing, and attend the Evenings in the Garden series at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds. Learn where to find expert gardening help across Cape Cod.

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Happy Birthday America: Cape Cod 4-H Invites Youth to Participate in the Barnstable County Fair

The Barnstable County Fair Youth Exhibit Hall is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with special exhibit categories for youth ages 5–18. From photography and baking to crafts, writing, gardening, and more, young people across Cape Cod are invited to share their creativity and be part of this summer tradition.

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Chatham Wave Buoy Captures 8-Foot Waves During Early June Storm

A wave buoy outside Chatham’s South Inlet recently recorded waves topping 8 feet during a late May storm. The buoy provides real-time ocean condition updates every 30 minutes for boaters, fishermen, researchers, and coastal managers.

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New Aquaculture Signs Help Tell the Story of Cape Cod’s Oyster Farms

Keep an eye out this summer. Thirty-seven new educational signs have been installed across Cape Cod to help residents and visitors learn about shellfish aquaculture, oyster farms, and working waterfronts.

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