Fighting climate change may feel too daunting for any one person to take on. But if enough of us change our behaviors and promote change in our communities, we can significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions over the next three decades. The Eastham Energy and Climate Action Committee will be leading a conversation about community and individual actions that are sensible and critical to helping to preserve the Cape Cod natural environment that we all love and cherish. Tom McNellis … Continue reading 11 Jan 2026: Climate Conversations: What Can We Do?

Linda Coombs will discuss traditional Wampanoag practices that guided people in caring for the earth and maintaining the natural balance. She will offer specific examples of how these practices sustained the land. Her presentation will contrast these traditions with some of the harmful activities taking place today on Cape Cod, across the nation, and around the world. She will also explore the consequences of this damage and what it means when viewed through the lens of longstanding cultural values. Linda … Continue reading 30 Nov 2025: Earth:  Responsibility, Reciprocity and Right Relationship

The High Seas Treaty – a landmark international treaty to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Passed by the United Nations and set to enter into force on January 17, 2026, it ambitiously establishes a legal framework for governing the vast “high seas” allowing for the creation of marine protected areas, conducting environmental impact assessments, and ensuring the fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources. What’s next? And will it make a difference? Richard F. Delaney is the … Continue reading 23 Nov 2025: The High Seas Treaty with Rich Delaney

Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:00 AM From fishing gear to tooth flossers, plastic marine debris can impact birds, animals, habitat and humans in myriad ways. Join us on Sunday, April 13, 2025, for a presentation by Laura Ludwig which will highlight Center for Coastal Studies collaborations to remove marine debris from the environment, engage communities in cleanups and data collection, and share solutions through art, outreach and education. All are welcome. Laura Ludwig, director and founder of the Marine Debris … Continue reading 13 Apr 2025: Tackling Ocean Trash with Laura Ludwig

Sunday, November 10, 2024 10:00 AM Join us on November 10, 2024, as we explore the vital initiatives being conducted by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Colin Reed will present an overview of WHOI’s operations and contributions to oceanographic research. WHOI is dedicated to advancing knowledge of the ocean and its connection with the Earth system through a sustained commitment to excellence in science, engineering, and education, and to the application of this knowledge to problems facing society. Colin Reed … Continue reading 10 Nov 2024: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Sunday, October 20, 2024 10:00 AM Join us on October 20, 2024, for an engaging discussion with Sue Baur, a historian of oceanography and a self-taught naturalist. Through her passion for ponds and turtles, Sue founded OLAUG in 2017, an organization consisting of women aged 64 to 84 who actively remove cans, bottles, tires, and even toilets from ponds on Cape Cod and beyond.. All are welcome. A retired psychologist, Sue Baur has authored several books on deep-sea exploration and … Continue reading 29 Oct 2024: Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG)