May News from the Climate Collaborative 🌎

May e-Newsletter

Webinar Recap: Social Media for Climate & Community

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent webinar on Social Media for Climate & Community! We truly appreciate your participation and hope you walked away with new ideas and strategies for building connections, amplifying your message, and inspiring meaningful action. A special thanks to Two Crows Creative Group for sharing their expertise and insights, and helping us all better understand how social media can be a powerful tool for climate advocacy & community building.

If you missed the webinar or would like to revisit the discussion, you can access the recording HERE.

Earth Day Celebrations Recap

Celebrating Collective Action

In the spirit of collaboration and connection (key themes from our webinar) we’re excited to share a recap of Earth Day celebrations and activities in our Cape Cod communities. We received an incredible array of images and stories from community partners and organizations, showcasing the power of working together for our planet. Read on as we highlight some of these inspiring moments, emphasizing how collective action and community engagement can make a lasting impact.

Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) Celebrates Earth Month

Storytime at Sturgis Library - Families gathered for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts to inspire our youngest nature lovers.
Poetry Walk Honors Earth Day - BLT’s eARTh Connections series continued with a reflective poetry walk at Pogorelc Sanctuary, led by Ellen Snoeyenbos of the Walking Readers Group. Participants explored Mary Oliver’s Devotions while connecting with the natural world.
Earth Day Extravaganza in Cotuit - BLT, Cotuit Library, and Cotuit Center for the Arts hosted a hands-on celebration filled with crafts, face painting, and joyful exploration—a true day of community and creativity.
An Earth Day Wish from Cape Cod’s Conservation Community - BLT encouraged everyone to celebrate Earth Month, and every month, with the conservation organizations that help protect Cape Cod’s natural beauty.
Cotuit Ropes Beach Clean-up - BLT, the Town of Barnstable, and partners held a successful community cleanup event at Cotuit Ropes Beach.
Birding with BLT’s Tommy Burgess - Naturalist Tommy Burgess led a guided bird walk, offering participants a closer look at the local birdlife.

Champ Homes Hosts 5th Annual Earth Day Clean-Up in Hyannis

On Earth Day, Champ Homes welcomed over 100 volunteers for its 5th Annual Earth Day Clean-Up in Hyannis. Together, participants collected litter across ten miles of roads, three beaches, and several public spaces throughout downtown, an inspiring demonstration of community spirit and collective action.

Earth Day Celebration at Centerville Library Tackles Plastic Waste

On April 22, a thoughtful and engaging Earth Day celebration was held at the Centerville Library, sponsored by St. Mary's Episcopal Church Advocacy Resource Team (SMART), the Faith Communities Environmental Network (FCEN), and the League of Women Voters of the Cape Cod Area. The panel addressed the growing crisis of plastic waste in the environment and explored practical actions citizens can take to make a difference.

Attendees heard insightful presentations from:

Kathy Raiz, representing the national advocacy group Beyond Plastics
Kari Parcell, Municipal Assistance Coordinator for Cape Cod Cooperative Extension
Jess Georges, owner of Green Road Refill in Brewster

Fridays for Future: Global Fight for Climate at the Bourne Bridge

As part of the Fridays for Future (FFF) Global Fight for Climate, climate advocates gathered at the Bourne Bridge to raise awareness and call for urgent action on the climate crisis. The rally brought together voices from across the region in a unified stand for our planet’s future.

Truro Earth Day Celebration Highlights

On April 19, Truro celebrated Earth Day with community activities and educational displays. Kristin Andres from Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) hosted an info table, chatting with gardeners and sharing APCC's book. They also featured a striking “Water Is Life” bottle cap mosaic, crafted by the Center for Coastal Studies Beach Brigade using caps collected during beach cleanups.

Unitarian Universalist Falmouth Earth Day Service

Led by: Lew Stern, Guest Service Leader | Lew spooke about this year’s theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," which highlights the power of renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and tidal) and the human power to protect our planet. In that spirit, UU Falmouth presented the 2025 Environmental Steward Award posthumously to Donald Foster Mallinson for his lifetime of advocacy and action.

Unity on Cape Cod: Film Screening & Discussion with Dan Wolf

On April 25th, Unity on Cape Cod featured Ecosophia, followed by a discussion with former Senator Dan Wolf, Board Member of the Climate Collaborative, who skillfully connected the film’s themes and guided the conversation in a positive direction. Rev. Dr. Kristen Harper, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Church of Barnstable, also shared a powerful spiritual perspective, adding depth to the dialogue on energy, the economy, and our environment.

Rick Woods Takes Action for Earth Day

Rick Woods, a member of OpsGroup, spent part of Earth Day picking up litter along Route 6A near the Dennis-Yarmouth line – a task he takes on every few months. He noted that nips remain a persistent problem, highlighting the ongoing need for community action. Thank you, Rick, for your continued commitment to the Cape!

Voices for Climate Action

Net Zero Takeaways

Leading the way for a thriving, sustainable future

Watch Representative Kip Diggs of the 2nd Barnstable District share his commitment to creating a stronger, more sustainable Cape Cod. Join him in the call to believe the science, trust the experts, and work together for bold climate action. Learn how we can build resilient communities, protect our cherished region, and ensure a vibrant future for generations to come.

Together, we can preserve the Cape’s natural beauty and create a lasting legacy of sustainability.

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Representative Kip Diggs Appointed to Key House Leadership Role

Representative Kip A. Diggs (D-2nd Barnstable) has been appointed Assistant Vice-Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, a critical role that will allow him to continue advocating for working families, seniors, veterans, and the most vulnerable in our Commonwealth. He will also serve on the Joint Committees on Housing, Health Care Financing, and Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion—all focused on building stronger, more equitable communities.