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Events

We offer a wide variety of walks, talks, webinars and volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Photograph by Gerry Beetham

CCF Members!

Please join us at our CCF Annual Meeting on August 4th!

Earth Week Activities

April 21-27

Join CCF's Book Club!

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CCF Book Club meetings are held in person at Mayo House. No registration necessary!

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Find regional nature programs and activities through this Cape-wide conservation event calendar!

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Our walking trails are open year-round! We invite you to explore our beautiful trails at your own leisure.

Please keep pets on leashes. 

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Upcoming Events

  • June Moth Ball
    June Moth Ball
    Mon, Jun 15
    Barclay's Pond
    Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Barclay's Pond, Old Queen Anne Rd, Chatham, MA, USA
    Come and be dazzled by the extraordinary nighttime creatures known as moths. 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
  • Strong Island Nature Walk
    Strong Island Nature Walk
    Wed, Jun 17
    Strong Island, Chatham
    Jun 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Strong Island, Chatham, Strong Island, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Join CCF staff and trustees for a walk around the “gem” of Pleasant Bay. Your guides will focus on the fascinating history of the island, the flora and fauna found there and CCF's current conservation efforts in Chatham. Photo credit: Jon Watkins
  • Morning Mindfulness Walk
    Morning Mindfulness Walk
    Thu, Jun 18
    Barclay's Pond Trail
    Jun 18, 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.
  • Strong Island Nature Walk
    Strong Island Nature Walk
    Wed, Jun 24
    Strong Island, Chatham
    Jun 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Strong Island, Chatham, Strong Island, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Join CCF staff and trustees for a walk around the “gem” of Pleasant Bay. Your guides will focus on the fascinating history of the island, the flora and fauna found there and CCF's current conservation efforts in Chatham. Photo credit: Jon Watkins
  • New Members Guided Walk - Frost Fish Creek
    New Members Guided Walk - Frost Fish Creek
    Tue, Jun 30
    Monomoy Regional Middle School
    Jun 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Monomoy Regional Middle School, 425 Crowell Rd, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    New to CCF? Join the Chatham Conservation Foundation Land Stewardship Team for a guided walk along one of our most popular trails: the Frost Fish Creek Trail. Event is free but registration is required. Photo credit: Gerry Beetham
  • Sea Into Pleasant Bay: A Guided Hands-On Exploration of Coastal Creatures
    Sea Into Pleasant Bay: A Guided Hands-On Exploration of Coastal Creatures
    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
  • Mini-Meadow on Main: Garden Tour of Cape Cod Native Plantings
    Mini-Meadow on Main: Garden Tour of Cape Cod Native Plantings
    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.
  • CCF Summer Party: Marsh Madness at Ridgevale Beach!
    CCF Summer Party: Marsh Madness at Ridgevale Beach!
    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.
  • CCF Annual Membership Meeting & Reception
    CCF Annual Membership Meeting & Reception
    Mon, Aug 10
    Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
    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.
  • Book Club: Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver
    Book Club: Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver
    Sep 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Mayo House in Chatham, 540 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633, USA
    Please join us every month for discussion of books related to nature and the environment. We meet in the historic Mayo House, 540 Main Street, Chatham. Registration is not required. The program is free.
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