The Massachusetts Horseshoe Crab Spawning Beach Survey has been conducted since 2008. They use this survey to monitor the abundance of horseshoe crabs in the state. The Spawning Beach Survey is dependent on volunteers and volunteer organizations. More about the Survey Spawning surveys are conducted two days prior, the day of, and two days after the new and full moons of May and June. Surveys start times are based on the time of high tide, which varies by beach. Sixteen beaches from the South...

Recently, land stewards Julie and Eli installed 10 bird boxes across 2 properties thanks to the help of volunteers.

This week, we at the Chatham Conservation Foundation are celebrating International Dark Sky Week—a time to appreciate the beauty of our night skies and recognize the important role darkness plays in a healthy environment.