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CARE's mission is to inspire stewardship to preserve and protect our natural environment, cultural and historical treasures.

Show you CARE by visiting www.careforthecapeandislands.org/donate

10/27/2026

Please join us in congratulating Amber Schmidt and Patrick Otton, our newest CARE for the Cape & Islands Stewardship Award recipients!

Amber and Patrick are being recognized for their dedication to preserving and protecting Cape Cod and the Islands’ natural environment, culture, and history through their actions within their organizations and communities.

We are proud to celebrate Amber and Patrick for their recognition and their commitment to making a difference in our community.

10/26/2026

Taking Care of Cape Cod Summit happening on 11/5 from 9:30am - 3pm at The 204 in Harwich.

This year’s theme is Ready Set Go: Race to Zero Waste!

The program is focused on tangible outcomes to reduce waste and engage in environmental stewardship.

2026 Stewardship Award Winners:

Amber and Gator Schmidt - ReThink Disposable
Patrick and Sky Otton - Association to Protect Cape Cod

Registration is $25. $10 suggested donation for CCYP members. Free admission to students. Program: https://mailchi.mp/careforthecapeandislands/care-news-5867273

10/20/2026

The Taking Care of Cape Cod Summit is just over 2 weeks away! Don’t forget to reserve your seat!

Secure your spot by scanning the QR code or following the link to be part of the experience.

We'll see you there!🐋🌊🌎

10/14/2026

Good music, great vibes, and less plastic waste! 🎶♻

We were proud to support the Outermost Roots & Blues Festival by providing reusable cups and water stations to help reduce single-use plastics and keep the Cape & Islands clean.

Together, we enjoyed the music while making more sustainable choices for our community and our planet!

10/13/2026

Save the Date! November 5, 2026, at the 204 Cultural Arts Municipal Building!

Join CARE for the Cape & Islands for the annual Taking Care of Cape Cod Summit as we come together to celebrate community action, share ideas, and explore solutions for a more sustainable future.

This year's theme is Ready, Set, Go: Race to Zero Waste! Together, we can reduce waste, rethink our everyday choices, and take meaningful steps to protect the places we love.

Every action counts, and lasting change starts with all of us. Let’s get ready to race toward a greener Cape & Islands!

Scan the QR code or visit givebutter.com/2026TakeCareSummit to register today!

10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

Today, we honor the Indigenous peoples who have cared for and stewarded Cape Cod for more than 10,000 years.

The Wampanoag, meaning People of the First Light, are one of many North American Indigenous Nations of people who were here before Europeans. From the shores to the woodlands, the Wampanoag people’s connections to Cape Cod are woven deeply into its history, culture, and future.

At CARE for the Cape & Islands, we believe protecting our environment starts with respect for the land, water, wildlife, and the people whose roots here span generations.

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor Indigenous resilience, recognize the importance of Indigenous knowledge and leadership in environmental stewardship, and continue to commit ourselves to caring for the place we call home.

Respect the land. Protect the water. Honor the people.

10/05/2026

Shuck yeah!!! We had the most fun handing out water and eating oysters at this year's 'Shuck! A Day of Oysters & B**r' festival presented by Cape Cod B**r and Barnstable Clean Water Coalition.🍻

We provided water to 800 people using our recyclable metal cups and water stations🚰! Festival-goers drank 20 gallons of water and saved the equivalent of 151 plastic bottles! Woo-hoo!

09/30/2026

Urgent Support Needed Tomorrow! (10/1)

This spring CARE held our annual volunteer activation event at Farming Falmouth.

CARE Day provided amazing opportunity to see the connections between regenerative agriculture, eco-tourism, and preservation while helping build a field that will feed the community for generations to come!

This past weekend our friends were unfortunately hit hard by the storm.

Please see the note below from Jessica Kowal, FF Executive Director.

We need your help this Thursday, Oct 1st 9 AM - 12 PM. We are recovering the barn and receiving the new greenhouse materials. In order to prepare for these deliveries next week the barn and basement need a CLEAN OUT! Can you give a helping hand for an hour or more?

Please contact the team by emailing [email protected] if you can be here at The Patch, 578 Locustfield Road 9 AM on Thursday October 1st.

Thank you so much!

The Farming Falmouth Team

And if you'd like to learn more about this year's CARE Day check out this awesome YouTube short: https://youtu.be/-81HiFaPXAQ?si=i72I7YloTdJETIt4

09/29/2026

Happy National Coffee Day☕! Here at CARE for the Cape & Islands, we love drinking coffee at local shops, but we don't love the single-use plastic that tends to come with our drinks. That's why we've teamed up with the Use Less Plastic Coalition and Cape Cod businesses to come up with a great way to reduce plastic waste: The Bring Your Own Cup Campaign!

Simply bring your own clean reusable cup to one of our participating partners and enjoy a guilt-free drink! Plus, some shops even give out a discount if you bring your own cup. What's not to love?

Find a participating business near you at: uselessplasticcapecod.org

Happy Sipping☕!

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Hyannis, MA

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(508) 760-8187

Website

http://careforthecapeandislands.org/

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