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The mission of Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is to improve the health and well-being of youth, families, and communities; conserve and enhance natural and marine resources, and strengthen agriculture and food systems.

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Cape Cod Master Gardeners Host Annual Plant Sale in Falmouth on Saturday, May 18, 2024

May 7, 2024

The Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod will host its 25th Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until sold out. The event will take place at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds, Route 151, in Falmouth, inside the Marketplace Building, accessible via the West Gate at Currier Road. Proceeds will support the scholarship fund and public education events.

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DO YOU CONTROL TICKS IN YOUR YARD? Take this survey!

Do You Control Ticks in Your Yard? Take this Survey for a Chance to Get a Free Evaluation of Your Property.

May 6, 2024

Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is working with the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases (NEWVEC) and is seeking your help in better understanding residential tick control on Cape […]

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Expand Your Cape Cod Gardening Knowledge with Evenings in the Garden

April 23, 2024

All are welcome to attend this free event series, hosted by the Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod. April 23,2024(Barnstable,MA)Starting in May 2024, the Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod will lead Evenings in the Garden, a free event series designed […]

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Pest Alert Box Tree Moth

April 18, 2024

Box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) is a non-native insect that originated in the temperate and subtropical regions of Asia. Box tree moth was found to be invasive in Europe and […]

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Cape Cod’s Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program

April 17, 2024

Explore Barnstable County and Woods Hole Sea Grant’s boat shrink wrap recycling program. This is a collaborative initiative recycling boat shrink wrap, promoting sustainability in the region.

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2024 Evenings in the Garden Free Event Series

April 16, 2024

Join the Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds during these warmer months for their “Evenings in the Garden”. Each date will have a different topic […]

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