Groundhogs (a.k.a. woodchucks, marmots, and whistle pigs) are the largest member of the squirrel family. They carry the whimsical alternate name “whistle pigs” because when alarmed, they give a loud, […]
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Last month Barnstable County 4-H mentored an Introduction to Aerospace Workshop at Joint Base Cape Cod. The workshop was conducted by Kim Pond, Mass 4-H STEM Program Director and hosted […]
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All around Cape Cod, there is a lack of affordable housing, and we often hear that the growing cost of housing is driving many people away and reducing the workforce. In her article for the Provincetown Independent, Christine Legere explores how the $11.4 million in County ARPA funding can improve our housing situation.
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Local partnerships and boat owners find new life for unwanted plastic. December 30, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) – To help keep plastic out of landfills, Barnstable County’s Cooperative Extension, Woods Hole Sea […]
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_______________________________________________________________________________ Prep 20 min. Cook 7 min. Servings 2-4 Les Hemmila of Barnstable Sea Farms shared this recipe that was inspired by a family trip to Mexico. It’s a favorite […]
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The Barnstable County Hazardous Materials Program intercepted 600,970 pounds of hazardous waste from residents in 2022 BEFORE these toxic substances made their way into our aquifer, which provides the Cape’s […]
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Recycle Old Holiday Lights This Season! Collection Drive running from December to end of January. Broken lights? Burnt bulbs? Spread holiday cheer by helping the environment this year. Barnstable County’s […]
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Fall Yard Clean-up, Necessary? A lot of people expend a lot of time and energy in raking up leaves from lawns into piles and then hauling them off. Lawns can […]
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The 2023 UMASS Garden Calendar is now available for purchase through the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. The featured article this year is Gardens, Landscapes, Carbon & Climate Change. To help […]
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