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A cluttered garage or workshop space is flooded with water, with various containers and bottles of household chemicals floating or standing in the water. The image conveys the danger of chemical spills during storms and floods. The bottom of the image features the logos for Barnstable County and 'Love Your Local Water,' along with the message: 'Preventing Household Chemical Spills During Storms and Floods.

End of HHW Season? How to Safely Store Household Hazardous Waste This Fall and Winter on Cape Cod

November 15, 2024

With Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection season wrapping up, it’s more important than ever to know how to store those hazardous products safely during the off-season. […]

A graphic titled 'Honoring Dedication to Cape Cod’s Drinking Water,' featuring two photos of Kalliope Chute. The first photo shows Kalliope receiving the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association award from Extension’s Director, Mike Maguire. The second photo shows Kalliope receiving the MassRecycle award from Philip Goddard of the Town of Bourne ISWM Department. The graphic highlights Kalliope as Cooperative Extension’s Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist / Cape Cod Groundwater Guardian and includes a thank you message for her commitment to protecting Cape Cod’s drinking water and community health. Logos for Barnstable County and Cape Cod water awareness campaign are also present.

Celebrating Kalliope Chute’s Legacy: 400th Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Two Major Awards

October 25, 2024

This past Saturday, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist, Kalliope Chute, celebrated a significant milestone with her 400th Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection event at the Bourne Landfill. […]

A colorful promotional image for the Kids in the Kitchen Video Cooking Series. The central text reads "Kids in the Kitchen," surrounded by playful images of food-related items like salt and pepper shakers. There are four children featured, each engaging in food-related activities, including tasting food, holding vegetables, and wearing a chef’s hat. Below, there’s a website link: capecod.gov/kidsinthekitchen. The logos of "Cape Cod Buy Fresh Buy Local," "MDAR," and the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension are also visible. The background is bright with doodles of kitchen utensils and food.

Kids in the Kitchen – Snack Time with Apples & Cranberries!

October 4, 2024

At Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, we’re excited to share our Kids in the Kitchen video series! This fun, educational program is designed for students in grades K-6, their families, and […]

What Cape Cod Can Learn from Florida’s Hurricane Threats

September 26, 2024

As Florida’s west coast now deals with the aftereffects of Hurricane Helene, including devastating storm surges and flooding, it’s a powerful reminder that even inland regions—like parts of Cape Cod—aren’t […]

Cape Cod severe weather: flood and storms home preparedness.

Plan Ahead, Be Prepared to Weather Flooding on Cape Cod

September 19, 2024

Flooding is a reality on Cape Cod. If it rains on your property, it can flood—even if you’re not near the beach or a body of water. Storm surges from […]

Enhance Your Cape Cod Garden: Join the Master Gardener Autumn Joy Symposium for Fall Gardening Insights

September 6, 2024

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod invites gardeners of all levels to “Autumn Joy,” a fall symposium on Saturday, October 5, at 9:00 a.m. at the Harwich Community Center. […]

Storm-Ready Home: Safeguard Your Family, Pets, and First Responders from Your Hazardous Household Waste

August 20, 2024

We’ve seen the power a Cape Cod storm can carry, and the devastation it leaves behind. Flooding and fires can turn household hazardous waste into a serious threat. To protect […]

Extension at the Chatham Conservation Environmental Fair

August 12, 2024

Catch Extension’s Waste Reduction wizard, Kari Parcell, at this Friday’s Chatham Conservation Foundation, Inc. Environmental Fair! Swing by her booth to get the scoop on how to trim down your […]

Be Aware of Box Tree Moth, A New Pest of Boxwood

August 8, 2024

Boxwoods, Buxus spp, are an important and widely used ornamental landscape plant. Boxwoods are frequently used in hedges, foundation plantings and in formal gardens. Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is […]

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