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Earth Day Beach Clean Up
Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore and the Center for Coastal Studies partnered for the 2023 Earth Day beach cleanup at Duck Harbor in Wellfleet. Over 1,000 pounds of trash were picked up. Thanks to all that participated. Link HERE to learn more about the Center for Coastal Studies Marine Debris and Plastics Program.
photo/Paul Savage FCCNS Board Member
Donor Recognition Event at the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail, Wellfleet
The successful efforts of Friends (FCCNS) and many donors who made the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trial project a reality were recently celebrated. It was a beautiful day with NPS staff, Friends and park participants in attendance. Superintendent Brian Carlstrom and FCCNS President. Peter Eisenbarth gave remarks along with their thanks. The group then took a tour of the trail with Seashore Plant Ecologist Steve Smith, PhD and Acting Chief of Facilities and Maintenance John DeFoe who led the work effort. Many thanks to all. L to R: Patricia Ryder, past president FCCNS, the Draz family (L to R Julian, Emmett, and Heather Draz) who made a significant donation to the effort in memory of Griswold “Gooz” Draz of Wellfleet, Peter Eisenbarth, current president FCCNS, and Park Superintendent, Brian Carlstrom.
Repairs Complete on Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail -
Major Funding from Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore
WELLFLEET, Mass. – Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent Brian Carlstrom has announced that repairs to the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail in Wellfleet are complete, and the entire trail is once again open to the public. The trail meanders through a white cedar swamp that is an isolated remnant of an ecosystem created after the last ice age, and normally found in mid-Canada or further north. MORE
Hats off to Friends from the Cape Codder
Click HERE to read an editorial from the August 30, 2019 issue of the Cape Codder.
“BE SHARK SMART”
Cape Cod's waters are part of a natural and wild marine ecosystem with a rich diversity of sea life, including sharks. The National Seashore is committed to continuing to explore ways to educate the public to help reduce risk when recreating in wild habitats.
Link here for the “Be Shark Smart” video. Learn about the ongoing study of the great white shark, and the basics of shark safety while visiting Cape Cod.