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Watch Recorded Public Meeting – PFAS Mitigation Update at Former Fire Training Academy

Get an inside look at Barnstable County’s efforts to clean up PFAS substances that were found at the former Barnstable County fire training site and gain insights into the strategies […]

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Free blood pressure, glucose and nutrition checks on the outer Cape.

Free Blood Pressure, Glucose and Nutrition Checks on the Outer Cape.

Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod program, in partnership with Barnstable County Health Nurses, is offering free, weekly blood pressure and glucose checks at Outer Cape […]

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Cape Cod Boat Owners Benefit from Expansion of Successful Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program for 2023.

Cape Cod Boat Owners Benefit from Expansion of Successful Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program for 2023

Falmouth becomes the sixth town to join a collaborative recycling program managed by Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, WHOI Sea Grant, and AmeriCorps Cape Cod.  This spring, boaters from […]

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How and why to test your soil on Cape Cod.

How to Get Your Soil Tested

Developing and maintaining productive soils begin with soil testing. Soils tests provide information on the soil’s actual nutrient status. Test results are used to determine the amount and kind of nutrients […]

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Mashpee Residents Reap the Benefits of Stronger Coastal Resilience with Reduced Flood Insurance Costs

Through joint efforts of the Town of Mashpee, WHOI and Barnstable County, residents and business owners can expect savings totaling $70,000 in insurance annually. March 9, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – […]

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AmeriCorps Cape Cod is Accepting Applications for Year 25 

  March 3, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County’s AmeriCorps Cape Cod program is actively recruiting for AmeriCorps member positions to support its historic 25th year of service on Cape […]

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Safe disposal options for winter auto fluids/

Keep Yourself and Our Environment Safe on Your Winter Road Adventures.

Winter road trips are not easy on our vehicles. Before you hit the road in search of snow or sun, it’s important to be aware of the fluids and oils […]

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Flowers for 4-H

We all could use a little more sunshine in our lives this time of year! Planting bright, beautiful flowers in your yard or a shared part of your community is […]

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Sweet and Smart Desserts with Provincetown Senior Center and Extension’s Nutrition Team

Join us on Monday, February 13th at 1:30PM for a workshop and cooking demonstration called Sweet & Smart Desserts hosted by a Cape Cod Cooperative Extension nutrition educator. Come share […]

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