[SEMCO] HCT Unveils its Winter Talks Schedule and Other Special Events

Fri Oct 23 16:17:26 EDT 2009

Harwich Conservation Trust
Walks, Talks and More
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15th
Annual Fall Winetasting Dinner
Hosted by
The Port Restaurant
in Harwich Port
The Port was "Awarded Best of the Cape & Islands" in 2009,
2008, and 2007 by Cape Cod Life Magazine
Wednesday, Nov. 18th, 6 to 9
pm
$80/person, all-inclusive
Multi-course dinner, six fine wines,
gratuity and tax all
included
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RSVP for HCT's Annual Meeting  (FREE!)

Dear Friends of Harwich Conservation Trust,

The Board of Trustees of the Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT) cordially invites 
you to attend HCT's
Annual  Meeting and Awards Ceremony
at the
Wequassett Resort on Pleasant Bay
Sunday, November 1st at 4:00 p.m.
Featured speaker: Ornithologist Vern Laux
As heard on Cape & Islands NPR
Please RSVP to HCT by Oct. 28th [mailto:hct at cape.com]
Call 508-432-3997 or E-mail: hct at cape.com [mailto:hct at cape.com]
Light Refreshments, Cash Bar
To Be Announced:
Conservationist of the Year Award
Volunteer EverGreen Awards
Thank you.
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HCT's
Winter Presentation Series 2010

All
winter presentations are FREE (except Eyes on Owls, March 6th), open
to the public,
and take place at the Harwich Community Center

Saturday, January 9th,
2pm
- Endangered Species of the World
Bringing
an international flair to the Cape, Herbert A. Raffaele, Ph.D., Chief of the
Division of International Conservation for the US Fish & Wildlife Service,
will talk about his experiences with endangered species protection.  His career 
with the US Fish & Wildlife
Service spans decades. He is the author
of several Princeton bird guides including The Princeton Guide to Birds of
the West Indies. He is also Chair
of the Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Committee. Join us to learn about
rare wildlife worldwide.
Saturday, January 23rd,
2pm
- Box Turtles on Cape Cod - A Species of Special Concern
Long-lived with relatively small home ranges, box
turtles are vulnerable to habitat loss and other threats especially in the late
spring when the Cape gears up for summer. Mike Jones, Ph.D. specializes in
turtle conservation with the State Natural
Heritage & Endangered Species Program.We look forward to his informative and enthusiastic
presentation
about local box turtles.
Saturday, January 30th,
2pm
- Fishers: Unique, Misunderstood, Cryptic Creatures
Peter
Trull will share his research about the mysterious fisher, a secretive mammal
that has surfaced on the Cape. Nearly
wiped out in New England by the fur trade during the mid-1800s, the arboreal
fisher is slowly making a comeback. Peter has been involved in research and education
for about 30
years. His past professional
affiliations include Mass Audubon Society's coastal seabird monitoring program,
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies and the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History.
He is currently the 7th grade
science teacher at the Lighthouse Charter School.  His drive and enthusiasm make
 this presentation a must see!
Saturday, February 6th,
2pm
- The Shifting Sands of Cape Cod
Chris Weidman, Ph.D. is the Research Coordinator for
the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The Reserve provides
long-term protection to the habitat and resources of Waquoit Bay, a
representative estuarine ecosystem. The area serves as a natural laboratory for
research by staff and visiting scientists from around the world to advance
understanding of natural estuarine and watershed-linked processes. Dr.
Weidman's passion for geology will show through in this ground shifting
presentation.
Saturday, February 13th,
2pm
- Cape Cod's First Map - The Forgotten History of Cape Cod
Mike
Farber will present an overview of the Cornerstone Project under the
auspices of the Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School where he is documenting the
surveying techniques used by early settlers of Cape Cod to establish town and
property boundaries. Mr. Farber will share recently uncovered information about
our early Cape history that was once thought lost to the ages.
Saturday, February 20th,
2pm
- Turtles Around Cape Cod
For those 100+ attendees at last year's lecture by
Tom Tyning, author of the Stokes Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians, it
was a very entertaining hour filled with fascinating facts. This year we have asked
Tom to come back to
focus on turtles found in Cape waters.  As the former regional naturalist for Mass
Audubon, Tom led countless
groups across Massachusetts and the world. For the past several years, he has been
a professor at Berkshire
Community College in Environmental Sciences. A must see event for everyone!
Saturday, February 27th,
2pm
- African Safari
David
Clapp is the former Director of the Massachusetts Audubon Society's South Shore
Sanctuaries. He is a respected naturalist, scientist, and teacher who has
worked extensively in wildlife habitat conservation. He now leads guided trips to
amazing locations around the world
for Smithsonian Journeys. Join
us on this photo safari of African habitats and wildlife as David shares his
wealth of knowledge, unique experiences, and personal stories. David's charismatic
style entertains and enlightens
audiences far and wide.
Saturday March 6th, three
shows
- Eyes On Owls - Live Owl Program - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
In 2009, three shows were filled to capacity a week
in advance! Marcia and Mark Wilson are
returning to the Harwich Community Center with their owls to amaze us once
again. See great-horned, snowy, barred,
screech and saw-whet owls as well as the spectacled owl from South America and
the Eurasian eagle owl. Reserve early
for this inspiring and intriguing live owl show. Tickets are $5 for children under
12 & $10 for ages 12+ and
adults. Reserve online at www.HarwichConservationTrust.org
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(Free!)
Guided Winter Walks 2009 - 2010
All Guided Walks are FREE and
Open to the Public
Sunday, November 15th, 2 pm:
Winter Tree
Identification at Island Pond Conservation Lands
Join botanist, Rich Eldred, for a walk through conservation land
in Harwich Center.
Directions: Park
behind Harwich Town Hall at 732 Main St. (Rt. 39).
Friday, November 27th, 9:30 pm:
More Walk Less Talk at Bell's
Neck Conservation Area
Join walk leader, Pat Sarantis, to walk off that second piece of
pumpkin pie.
Directions:From Harwich Center, go west on Great
Western Rd. Turn left onto Bell's Neck Rd. Meet at the trailhead kiosk on your
left opposite West Reservoir.
Saturday, December 5th, 10 am:
Looking for Signs of Late Fall
Wildlife
Join naturalist
Todd Kelley of www.kelleytrailblazer.com
in search of animal signs at the Island Pond Conservation Lands.
Directions: Park
behind Harwich Town Hall at 732 Main St. (Rt. 39).
Sunday, December 13th, 2 pm:
Winter Tree Identification at Coy's Brook Woodlands
Join botanist Rich Eldred for a walk through uplands with marsh
views.
Directions: From
Harwich Center go west on Great Western Rd. Turn left on Lothrop Ave. Parking
lot is on the right just past the watertower.
Saturday, January 9th, 10 am:
Nature Walk at Bell's Neck Conservation Lands

Join naturalist, Connie Boyce, on a walk along wooded trails along
the West Reservoir to the Herring Run and back with a close-up look at the
Herring River.
Directions: From Harwich Center, go west on
Great Western Rd. Turn left onto Bell's Neck Rd. Meet at the trailhead kiosk on
your left opposite West Reservoir.
Saturday, January 23rd, 10 am:
Nature Walk at Thompson's Field
Conservation Area
Naturalist Connie Boyce will lead a walk through field and wooded
trails to look for animal tracks and birds in the winter landscape.
Directions: From the intersection of Rt. 124
and Rt. 39, drive 0.9 mile east to a parking area on the south or right side of
Rt. 39.
Saturday, February 13th, 10 am:
"Signs of Spring" Walk at
Island Pond Conservation Lands
Join naturalist, Connie Boyce, for a walk along wooded paths and
old cranberry bogs to watch and listen for early spring signs. Directions: Park
behind Harwich Town Hall at 732 Main St. (Rt. 39).
Sunday, February 14th, 2 pm:
Winter Tree Identification at Hawksnest
Join botanist, Rich Eldred, for a walk through the six ponds area.

Directions: From Route 6, Exit 11, and take a
left, then turn right on Spruce Rd. Park on the shoulder near Nathan Walker Rd.
Saturday, February 20th, 10 am:
Nature Walk at Coy's Brook
Woodlands.
Join Connie Boyce for a walk along quiet wooded trails, across an
old cranberry bog which has since grown into red maples. Look and
listen for signs of owls near the cedar swamp.
Directions: From Harwich Center go west on
Great Western Rd. Turn left on Lothrop Ave. Parking lot on right just south of
water tower.
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For more information, contact:
Harwich Conservation Trust
508-432-3997
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P.O. Box 101
South Harwich, Massachusetts 02661

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