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Cape Cod Cooperative Extension - Barnstable County

MAKING LIFE BETTER FOR BARNSTABLE COUNTY

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 severe weather: flood and storms home preparedness.

Flooding on Cape Cod: Are You Ready?

Rain, rain, go away! But if it doesn’t, are you ready to deal with the mess it might leave behind? Flooding isn’t just a coastal problem—if it rains, it can […]

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2025 Scholarship from the Master Gardeners Now Open for Submissions

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is pleased to announce that it will be offering four $2,500.00 scholarships to four deserving students residing in Barnstable County. Individuals applying for […]

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A turkey wearing a shower cap sits in a bathtub surrounded by rubber ducks, with text reading "Turkeys Don't Do Baths. County logo in the upper right corner.

Cape Cod Holiday Guide: Turkey Safety Tips for Your Seasonal Feasts

As you prepare for a Cape Cod Thanksgiving or holiday feast, make sure your turkey is cooked safely to avoid foodborne illnesses. Learn the best practices for thawing, cooking, and storing leftovers. Skip the bath (yes, that means no washing your turkey!) and follow safe cooking temperatures to ensure a stress-free meal. From turkey temperature checks to handling leftovers, we’ve got you covered with simple tips that will keep your holiday feast safe and tasty. Read our full guide for all the turkey-safety secrets!

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Graphic titled "Cape Cod Holiday Lights Recycling Collection." It announces that all 15 towns on Cape Cod are accepting broken holiday strand lights for recycling. Below, it lists accepted items: Rope lights, Garland lights, C7 and C9 bulbs, Mini lights, and LED holiday lights. At the bottom, logos for Barnstable County, AmeriCorps, and Cape Cod Cooperative Extension are displayed. The graphic is bordered by images of colorful holiday lights on top and bottom, with a festive, dark background.

Recycle Broken or Unwanted Holiday Lights at All Cape Cod Transfer Stations

Holiday Lights Recycling Drive Runs November Through January  November 18, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – Have broken or unwanted holiday lights? Don’t toss them—recycle them! Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension […]

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A cluttered garage or workshop space is flooded with water, with various containers and bottles of household chemicals floating or standing in the water. The image conveys the danger of chemical spills during storms and floods. The bottom of the image features the logos for Barnstable County and 'Love Your Local Water,' along with the message: 'Preventing Household Chemical Spills During Storms and Floods.

End of HHW Season? How to Safely Store Household Hazardous Waste This Fall and Winter on Cape Cod

With Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection season wrapping up, it’s more important than ever to know how to store those hazardous products safely during the off-season. […]

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A graphic titled 'Honoring Dedication to Cape Cod’s Drinking Water,' featuring two photos of Kalliope Chute. The first photo shows Kalliope receiving the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association award from Extension’s Director, Mike Maguire. The second photo shows Kalliope receiving the MassRecycle award from Philip Goddard of the Town of Bourne ISWM Department. The graphic highlights Kalliope as Cooperative Extension’s Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist / Cape Cod Groundwater Guardian and includes a thank you message for her commitment to protecting Cape Cod’s drinking water and community health. Logos for Barnstable County and Cape Cod water awareness campaign are also present.

Celebrating Kalliope Chute’s Legacy: 400th Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Two Major Awards

This past Saturday, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist, Kalliope Chute, celebrated a significant milestone with her 400th Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection event at the Bourne Landfill. […]

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