The Orleans Conservation Trust protects and restores natural lands—for people and wildlife, the health of our waters, and the character of our community.

OCT friends and supporters bundled up to meet the new year during First Day Hikes Cape Cod.

January Events

John Kenrick Woods Walk

Thursday, January 16, 1:30-3pm

35 Namequoit Road, Orleans

Rich in local history, this 1-mile walk meanders through a white pine grove containing specimens of the rare American chestnut.

Limited participation; advanced registration required.

"Edible and Native Landscaping" Lecture

Wednesday, January 22, 6:30pm

3 River Road, Orleans

Join Dave Scandurra of Edible Landscapes and Food Forest Initiative for a workshop about nature-friendly landscaping. Dave has spent the last 12 years helping people build a deeper connection with nature in their yards through edible and native landscaping. He believes that the more we learn about the plants and natural world around us, the more we will appreciate and protect it.

The lecture will take place at the CHO Meetinghouse, 3 River Road, Orleans. Doors open at 6pm; lecture starts at 6:30.

Volunteer Opportunities

Ice House/Reubens Trail Maintenance

Thursday, January 23, 9:30-11:30am

Meet at 203 S Orleans Road, Orleans

Help us maintain the trail at Ice House/Reubens Conservation Area. We have a variety of work available: finishing our locust-step stairway, trimming back greenbrier, and mitigating hazardous conditions on our trail’s tread.

Be sure to dress for off-trail travel and bring work gloves, water, and any personal items you might need.

As parking is limited, we will meet at the OCT office at 203 S. Orleans Rd (MA-28) in Orleans, and carpool to the property.

RSVP to sam@orleansconservationtrust.org

Mark Your Calendar

Upcoming Walks:

John Kenrick Woods (1/16)
Paw Wah Point (2/11)
Twinings Pond (3/19)
Baker's Pond (4/17)
Beach Walk to Namskaket (5/21)

Upcoming Talks:

"Edible & Native Landscaping" by Dave Scandurra (1/22)
"Little Bee, Big World" by Blake Dinius (2/6)
"Nurturing Nature" by Jill Mays (3/11)
"A History and a Future for Land Conservation on Cape Cod" by Mark Robinson (4/9)

Learn More and Register for Upcoming Programs Here

Orleans Conservation Trust

203 South Orleans Rd.

Orleans, MA 02653

(508) 255-0183

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Orleans Conservation Trust is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1970. Over its 50-year history, the Trust has preserved more than 660 acres in Orleans. Among the most active land trusts on Cape Cod, OCT stewards a range of ecosystems, from freshwater ponds and wetlands to saltmarshes, wooded upland, and coastal grasslands, managing its lands to protect and enhance wildlife habitat, restore native ecosystems, and provide public recreation and education through a network of trails and informational signage. OCT also educates residents and visitors about important natural values and environmental issues in Orleans and around Cape Cod via guided walks, free lectures, its website, newsletter, and other communications.