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The Orleans Conservation Trust is a private, nonprofit organization that protects and restores natural lands—for people and wildlife, the health of our waters, and the character of our community.

05/26/2026

Calling all birders! Our Land Stewardship team installed six bird boxes on OCT's Namequoit Wood property, and within just one week, three were already filled with nests. Two weeks later, we spotted these eggs!

What do you think... Black-capped Chickadee? Let us know in the comments.

These bird boxes are part of OCT's broader biodiversity efforts. Over the past five years, staff and volunteers have tracked bird box data through Cornell Lab's NestWatch program to help us better understand and support local wildlife habitats.

Interested in getting involved? OCT's Biodiversity Seekers volunteers help us identify and document plant and animal species across our properties. Learn more at OrleansConservationTrust.org/volunteer

05/21/2026

We're ready for terrapin turtle nesting season! Thank you to Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary's Eamon Caffrey and all the volunteers who joined our annual garden maintenance in April.

As the monitoring season progresses, we'll share updates direct via OCT e-blasts. Not sure if you're subscribed? Sign up or update your contact information here (we promise we won't overload your inbox!): lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/mRscvaP/OrleansConservationTrust

05/19/2026

We had perfect weather earlier this month for a morning walk with Orleans Recreation and OCT Trustee Jamie Demas at OCT's Mill Pond Valley Trail! Jamie identified plants and birdsong along the way, guiding the group past both water and valley views.

OCT hosts monthly guided walks year-round on conservation lands in Orleans. Sign up for our e-blasts to be the first to know about our upcoming Summer and Fall Guided Walks: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/mRscvaP/OrleansConservationTrust

Thank you to OCT Trustee Ed Hafner for the great photos.

05/12/2026

Tomorrow! Join us for The Southern Pine Beetle evening lecture with Extension Educator Russel Norton.

Doors open at 6:00pm at CHO Meetinghouse in Orleans.

Learn more and save your spot ahead of time at OrleansConservationTrust.org/programs-speakers/

05/07/2026

Next Week! We're learning all things Southern Pine Beetle with Extension Educator Russel Norton.

Are you curious why we're seeing more beetle damage to trees on the Cape, or how to identify damage in your backyard? Perhaps wondering about management approaches for local forest resilience?

Join us next Wednesday evening to answer these questions and more!

Register online at: OrleansConservationTrust.org/programs-speakers/

05/04/2026

Enjoy some time in nature this week with OCT's Biodiversity Seekers!

We're hosting a BioBlitz on Thursday to kick off a new season of plant and animal identification on OCT properties. Once you're trained up on using the iNaturalist app, you can take it with you on all your walks in Orleans.

Register ahead of time on our SignUp page: https://signup.com/go/zELcPaD

04/28/2026

Don't miss our first day of Turtle Garden Spring Maintenance tomorrow! We promise, you're turtley enough for the turtle club (niche movie references welcomed but not required).

Learn more and RSVP ahead of time on our SignUp page: https://signup.com/go/zELcPaD

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! What better way to celebrate the earth than to get outside on a beautiful spring day and appreciate the beautiful diversity of plants and animals on Orleans conservation lands?

OCT's Biodiversity Seekers are preparing to do just that. Coming up on May 7th, volunteers will join staff on the trail for a training on plant and animal ID with the iNaturalist app. This valuable data informs the stewardship of Orleans conservation properties.

You don't have to be an expert to join in on the fun! Learn more and register for the BioBlitz on our SignUp page: https://signup.com/go/zELcPaD

04/17/2026

It's time for terrapin garden spring maintenance!

Roll your sleeves up with OCT and Mass Audubon to prepare 15+ garden beds for nesting Diamondback Terrapins, while learning from field experts and trained volunteers about turtle gardens, nesting, and tracking.

Volunteer dates are April 29 and May 6. Learn more and RSVP ahead of time on our SignUp page: https://signup.com/go/zELcPaD

Address

203 South Orleans Road
Orleans, MA
02653

Telephone

+15082550183

Website

http://www.orleansconservationtrust.org/

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