The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts Inc.

03/26/2026

Johnny Harlow Robinson and I spoke about land conservation at a Log Lunch for environmental studies students. Johnny does the work for Berkshire Natural Resources Council in Lenox.

03/26/2026

Met with Bill Moomaw, retired chem prof at Williams and Tufts. He was a lead author of the IPCC report on climate change that won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. He attended the talk by Robinson pere et fils.

03/13/2026

Old friends
Champions of land conservation.
Leslie Reed-Evans, mystic mainspring of Williamstown Rural Lands, and Tad Ames, longtime leader of Berkshire Natural Lands Council.

02/28/2026

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We’re incredibly excited to welcome Tom Hoppensteadt as Orenda Wildlife Land Trust’s Land Steward & Terrapin Protection Coordinator!

A Cape Cod native with a lifelong love of nature, Tom brings decades of conservation experience along with a deep connection to our local landscapes and wildlife. From protecting habitats across the country to teaching environmental science right here at home, his passion for stewardship and education makes him a wonderful addition to the Orenda family.

We’re grateful to have Tom helping care for the lands - and terrapins - we all cherish. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome!

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12/28/2025

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12/06/2025

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Read today's The Provincetown Independent article by Mark Robinson, Executive Director of The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts. He powerfully describes the decades-long fight to preserve Cape Cod’s open spaces, protect what makes Provincetown special, and sustain the natural beauty that fuels our community and our economy.

The PCT is Provincetown's steward in protecting and preserving natural habitats that fuels our tourism. Please consider a tax-deductible donation today to our all-volunteer nonprofit.

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11/25/2025

The Compact provided a loan to CCMHT for this property. 3.5 acres on a pond in the National Seashore
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11/05/2025

This year's World Tourism Forum came to Cape Cod this year. Speakers from Spain, Ecuador, New Zealand, Cape Breton and the Cape. I was honored to give a keynote speech to 100 attendees on Why I Love Cape Cod.
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10/28/2025

Lucky me! I got to talk about taxes.
Helping Upper Cape landowners learn about financial benefits of preserving private land. At Native Land Conservancy in Mashpee.
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10/09/2025

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Have you made your reservations yet for the SCT Gala fundraiser? Live music by Seabreeze, pasta buffet, cash bar, silent auction, door prizes and more! October 26th Sunday at The Sagamore from 1:00-4:00. Go to Sandwichconservationtrust.org to sign up!