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SUMMARY:Dennis Conservation Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dennis Department of Natural Resources and the Dennis Conservation Land Trust for a town wide cleanup from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and then from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM for a community celebration with free food\, games\, and prizes as well as tabling from local organizations! \nRSVP here.
URL:https://dennisconservationlandtrust.org/event/dennis-conservation-celebration/
LOCATION:Johnny Kelley Park\, 180 Old Bass River Rd\, South Dennis\, MA\, 02660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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SUMMARY:Home Grown Tour: From Seed to Starter at Matt's Organic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Dennis Conservation Land Trust’s Home Grown Farm Tour series invites curious locals and seasonal visitors the opportunity to step behind farm doors to meet the people who grow food\, fiber\, and seafood from the land and sea\, and to witness the intimate rhythms of a working farm.  \nFrom oyster farms to regenerative farm fields yielding fresh produce and flowers\, the series doesn’t just showcase Dennis farms\, it reveals the hands\, hearts\, and stories behind it. Think of it as a guided stroll through the town’s living pantry\, where every turn offers a taste of connection\, history\, and a renewed appreciation for where our food comes from. \n \nJoin us April 21st\, 3pm-5pm at Matt’s Organic Gardens in Dennis Port! \nMatt’s Organic Gardens is a certified organic farm and garden center located at 36 Upper County Rd in Dennis Port. They specialize in growing heirloom and organic vegetable starts\, herbs\, and flowers from seed and plug\, carrying them through to on-site retail sales. Their approach is rooted in soil health\, seed independence\, and sustainable growing practices and believe healthy soil grows resilient plants without the need for synthetic chemicals. \nFounded with a deep respect for traditional farming methods\, Matt’s Organic is committed to soil and water health and educating the community about where their food comes from and why it matters. \nRSVP opens on April 7th! Members Free\, Non-Members $20\nMembership starts at $50 so consider becoming a member!
URL:https://dennisconservationlandtrust.org/event/home-grown-tour-from-seed-to-starter-at-matts-organic-gardens/
LOCATION:Matt’s Organic Gardens\, 36 Upper County Road\, Dennis Port\, MA\, 02639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Talks
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SUMMARY:Pond Ecology Matters: Biodiversity and Its Role in Pond Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Association to Preserve Cape Cod’s Koppel Center for a talk by our very own Dave Fryxell on how Pond Ecology Matters: Biodiversity and Its Role in Pond Health. \nCape Cod’s ponds are more than scenic features—they are vibrant ecosystems that support an extraordinary diversity of life and provide services essential to our communities. While growing concerns about pollution and declining water quality are rightly receiving attention\, an equally important and often overlooked piece of the puzzle is biodiversity itself. \nIn this talk\, Dave will explore how the plants\, animals\, and microscopic life within ponds shape their health\, resilience\, and function. Drawing on classic studies and compelling real-world\, local examples\, he will share stories that reveal how ponds both support and depend on the rich web of life they contain. \nAttendees will come away with a deeper appreciation for the hidden dynamics of pond ecosystems and why biodiversity is central to the services they provide. \nRSVP here.\n \nSpeaker: Dave Fryxell is the executive director of the Dennis Conservation Land Trust and a research scientist with the University of Connecticut’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. He earned a Ph.D. in ecology and evolution from the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, where he studied in the Freshwater and Coastal Ecology lab group\, and later completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Auckland’s School of Environment. Dave’s research and teaching have focused on freshwater ecology\, with a particular interest in how biodiversity shapes and is shaped by freshwater ecosystems.
URL:https://dennisconservationlandtrust.org/event/pond-ecology-matters-biodiversity-and-its-role-in-pond-health/
LOCATION:APCC’s Koppel Center\, 482 Main St (Rte 6A)\, Dennis\, MA\, 02638\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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SUMMARY:Home Grown Tour: From Spawn to Table at A.R.C. Shellfish Hatchery
DESCRIPTION:The Dennis Conservation Land Trust’s Home Grown Farm Tour series invites curious locals and seasonal visitors the opportunity to step behind farm doors to meet the people who grow food\, fiber\, and seafood from the land and sea\, and to witness the intimate rhythms of a working farm.  \nFrom oyster farms to regenerative farm fields yielding fresh produce and flowers\, the series doesn’t just showcase Dennis farms\, it reveals the hands\, hearts\, and stories behind it. Think of it as a guided stroll through the town’s living pantry\, where every turn offers a taste of connection\, history\, and a renewed appreciation for where our food comes from. \n \nJoin us May 1st\, 5pm-6:30pm at the Aquacultural Research Corporation (A.R.C.) in Dennis! \nA.R.C. is the largest commercial shellfish hatchery in Massachusetts\, spawning millions of juvenile clams and oysters for farmers\, municipalities and non-profits groups. Founded in 1960\, A.R.C. employs over 25 people at the facility behind Chapin Beach and supports over 1300 jobs in the state. The tour will travel From Spawn to Table\, highlighting the hatchery\, algae and farming operations. \nThe tour is about 1-1.5 hours in length. \nRSVP opens on April 14th! Members Free\, Non-Members $20\nMembership starts at $50 so consider becoming a member! \n \n 
URL:https://dennisconservationlandtrust.org/event/homegrown-tour-from-spawn-to-table-at-a-r-c-shellfish-hatchery/
LOCATION:A.R.C. Hatchery\, 99 Chapin Beach Road\, Dennis\, MA\, 02675
CATEGORIES:Home Grown Tour,Walks & Talks
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SUMMARY:Tick Talk & Walk at Not Enough Acres Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us May 7th\, from 5:30pm-7pm for a Tick Talk & Walk at the Dennis Conservation Land Trust’s Not Enough Acres Farm. \nWe’ll be in safe hands with Escher Cattle\, an entomologist and extension educator for Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. Escher will take us tick sampling and flagging in a meadow on our property as an exercise. \nThe last thing you want to know is that we’ll have a good variety of ticks out and about as peak season is ramping up but good to know how we can spot and repel (as much as humanly possible) different ticks! \nEscher received his Bachelor of Science in Insect Ecology & Conservation from University of Delaware in 2018\, and his Master of Science in Entomology from North Carolina State University in 2025. He splits his time between training the Cape Cod Master Gardener program and tickborn disease prevention education\, providing expertise on all things creepy-crawly in his own playful-yet-informative way. \nRSVP here!
URL:https://dennisconservationlandtrust.org/event/tick-talk-walk-at-not-enough-acres-farm/
LOCATION:Dennis Conservation Land Trust\, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd\, East Dennis\, MA\, 02641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Talks
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SUMMARY:Artist + Natural Plant Dyer Natalie Stopka Book Signing & Demo
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 13th\, 2pm-4pm and step into a world where art\, science\, and nature converge at the Dennis Conservation Land Trust and celebrate the launch of the book From Plant to Pigment with author and textile artist Natalie Stopka. \n \nNatalie will kick off her talk with a demo making invasive buckthorn into a usable pigment + a book talk and signing that will make you rethink where color comes from while also shining a light on the vital role of water and plants in conservation. \nIn addition to the demo and talk\, Natalie will introduce us to her traveling archive of over 200 hand-crafted plant pigments from sources you won’t believe! Each hue tells a story of transformation: from wild-foraged plants to radiant inks\, paints\, and pastels\, and reveals the delicate balance between natural materials and the environments they come from. \n \nThis event places a special focus on water quality and ecological stewardship.\nLearn how something as seemingly simple as water is essential not only for vibrant\, lasting pigments\, but for the health of the ecosystems that produce them. \nYou’ll also discover how plants themselves play a powerful role in conservation. From filtering and protecting waterways to serving as renewable sources of color\, botanical materials offer a path toward more sustainable creative practices. Through stories of traditional pigment-making and modern experimentation\, Natalie connects the dots between art\, environmental awareness\, and responsible sourcing. \n \nNatalie will be selling and signing copies of From Plant to Pigment at the event! \nRSVP here!
URL:https://dennisconservationlandtrust.org/event/artist-natural-plant-dyer-natalie-stopka-book-signing-demo/
LOCATION:Dennis Conservation Land Trust\, 107 Sesuit Neck Rd\, East Dennis\, MA\, 02641\, United States
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