We’re excited to share that our Land Steward of Tomorrow Fund continues to grow, thanks to a generous gift from a new CCF donor!

We’re excited to highlight the remarkable progress achieved in conservation, community engagement, and stewardship over the past year. With your continued support, the Chatham Conservation Foundation (CCF) has enhanced its impact and broadened its reach through public programming, strategic partnerships, and careful future planning.

Enjoy docent-led tours every Saturday from 12–2 p.m. now through the end of the year.

The Chatham Conservation Foundation is honored to be recognized as the Chatham Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Community Business of the Year. This award celebrates local organizations that go above and beyond in supporting the Chatham community, and we are proud to be recognized for our ongoing efforts to conserve and protect the open spaces that make this town so special.

Now, more than ever, the need for conservation is at an all-time high. Climate change, sea level rise, habitat loss and pollution have...

Fall is fulling in swing at CCF thanks to Janet and Gary Toeniessen and Dawn Dinnan!

November 3 – Soaring With Fidel  or Return of the Osprey  by David Gessner Join us at 4:00 PM on Monday, November 3, at the Mayo House...

On Friday, September 5, and Saturday, September 6, participants joined ecologist Beth Taylor for the Chatham Conservation Foundation’s Moth Ball at Frost Fish Creek and Barclay’s Pond. Attendees explored the nighttime world of forests, observing, photographing, and identifying moths in their natural habitat.

We are excited to introduce Elijah (Eli) Valentine , who joined the Chatham Conservation Foundation team in January as our Land...

Join Linda Nixon at 4 pm on October 6th at the Mayo House and discuss Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery.

As summer comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a busy and rewarding season at Chatham Conservation Foundation.

Join CCF for the final Strong Island Nature and History Walk of the season on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

On August 8th, we were thrilled to gather with friends, supporters, and trustees for our annual Summer Fundraiser on Strong Island. Hosted graciously by the Cashman Family, the evening brought together over 100 attendees to celebrate what it means to be “a force for nature.”

Come visit historic Mayo House on Saturday, October 18th during Chatham's Oktoberfest! For more information about Oktoberfest please...

CCF opens our summer walks and talks season with our first Strong Island excursion of the season, a bird-watching expedition, a garden...

Historic Mayo House, CCF's headquarters, opens for tours on Chatham Historic Weekend. Please come visit us on Friday, June 13th &...

It's that time of year again when we at CCF are reaching out to friends around town to take part in the annual Town Clean-Up, which is...

Keynote Presentation: Marking Earth Day 2025 Date & Time:  Monday, April 22nd, 4:00 PM Location:  Chatham Community Center Featured...

Minding Your Business - Chatham Conservation Foundation by Amy Tagliaferri “This will be the third annual Earth Week in Chatham,” said...

Once a month, in the cozy dining room at the Mayo House, a group of people gather to talk about their latest literary finds. Organized...