Upcoming Events

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  Tue, Jul 07

  Sea Into Pleasant Bay: A Guided Hands-On Exploration of Coastal Creatures / 

  Jacknife Beach

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  Jul 07, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  Jacknife Beach, Jacknife Beach, Massachusetts, USA

  Participants will wade into the waters of Jacknife Beach using dip nets to catch and observe the fascinating creatures that call Pleasant Bay home. An interactive program for all ages 8+ Tickets: $10/person Photo: US Fish & Wildlife
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  Sat, Jul 11

  Mini-Meadow on Main: Garden Tour of Cape Cod Native Plantings / 

  Mayo House in Chatham

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  Jul 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Mayo House in Chatham, 540 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633, USA

  Learn how the CCF Mini-Meadow at the historic Mayo House supports pollinators, thrives with modest levels of maintenance, provides visual interest and demonstrates the possibilities of using native plants in private gardens. The program is free, but registration is required.
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  Thu, Jul 16

  Morning Mindfulness Walk / 

  Barclay's Pond Trail

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  Jul 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

  Barclay's Pond Trail, Old Queen Anne Rd, Chatham, MA, USA

  Join CCF for a guided mindful walk led by Lauren Shea at Barclay's Pond. This embodied awareness practice immerses you in nature, encouraging you to be present and attentive to your surroundings, cultivating a greater sense of peace, relaxation, and mind-body connection.
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  Sat, Jul 18

  July Moth Ball / 

  Barclay's Pond

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  Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  Barclay's Pond, Old Queen Anne Rd, Chatham, MA, USA

  Come and celebrate National Moth Week! Join ecologist Beth Taylor in viewing, photographing and identifying the moths in our forests. Known as a "Moth Ball," we will attract them with special lights and treats. Tickets: $20/person
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  Tue, Jul 21

  July Birding Walk, co-sponsored with Friends of Monomoy / 

  Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge

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  Jul 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633, USA

  Join Fi Lowry for a morning bird walk on Morris Island. Registration fee benefits the Friends of Monomoy.
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  Thu, Jul 23

  CCF Summer Party: Marsh Madness at Ridgevale Beach! / 

  434 Ridgevale Rd

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  Jul 23, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

  434 Ridgevale Rd, 434 Ridgevale Rd, South Chatham, MA 02659, USA

  Join us for a relaxing evening overlooking the salt marshes by Ridgevale Beach, featuring cocktails, light bites, live music and a silent auction. Take in the stunning coastal views while enjoying sips and nibbles, with the option of joining short guided walks along the marshlands and beach.
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  Sat, Aug 08

  August Birding Walk, co-sponsored with Friends of Monomoy / 

  Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge

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  Aug 08, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM

  Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633, USA

  Join Frank Kahr for a morning birding walk on Morris Island. Registration fee benefits the Friends of Monomoy.
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  Mon, Aug 10

  CCF Annual Membership Meeting & Reception / 

  Wequassett Resort and Golf Club

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  Aug 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 MA-28, Harwich, MA 02645, USA

  CCF convenes our members at an Annual Meeting every August to apprise them of the Foundation's accomplishments of the past year and our future goals, along with voting in trustees for new or repeat terms. A reception follows. This event is free of charge, but open only to CCF members.
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  Mon, Sep 28

  Book Club: CCF Welcomes Author E.A. Meigs / 

  Mayo House in Chatham

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  Sep 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  Mayo House in Chatham, 540 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633, USA

  Join us for a discussion with E. A. Meigs, author of Chronicles of a Fisherman's Daughter. The CCF Book Club meets monthly to discuss books about nature and the environment. Meetings are held at the historic Mayo House, 540 Main Street, Chatham. No registration required.