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  • Tuesdays, February 7 – 28, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Beekeeping Class

    This Cape Cod Museum of Natural History four part course does not require any prior knowledge of beekeeping. It is designed to be of equal interest to the person who wants to get into beekeeping and to those who simply want to know more about the “busy bees” that provide us with the delicious treat of honey and many of our fruits and vegetables.

    The course will cover the required hardware, the biology of the honeybee, beekeeping tasks throughout the seasons, as well as the honey harvest. The Museum’s four outdoor hives will give the participant an opportunity to get hands-on experience on how to assemble the hardware, how to start a new hive (the “hiving procedure”) and how to assess the health of a developing hive. We will also discuss some of the recent results of current bee research.

    The course will be co-taught by George Muhlebach, a hobby beekeeper with over 30 years experience and has run the CCMNH bee program for the last 11 years and Nancy Hipp experienced Field Guide, Naturalist, and Bee docent volunteer.  The Museum is located at 869 Main Street in Brewster.

    The cost is $60 at registration. Volunteer to assist with 4 summer hive openings during the 2017 season and get a $25 rebate. To register please call the Museum at 508-896-3867, ext. 133.

  • Saturday, December 10, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – A Cape Cod Notebook 2

    Listeners to Robert Finch’s highly popular weekly broadcast, A Cape Cod Notebook, for which he has twice won the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award for Radio Writing, will delight in this second collection of his radio scripts. Originally read by the author on WCAI, Finch brings his unique style and voice to the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History for a reading and book signing on Saturday, December 10 beginning at 1 pm.

    Mr. Finch is known for capturing the essence of life, both human and natural, on Cape Cod. Whether contemplating the significance of Cape Cod’s first-ever recorded bear sighting, exploring the possibility that whales may consciously perform for whale-watchers, or visiting a rare stand of chestnut trees, Finch’s singularly unique perceptions constantly remind us of the special character of the place that we are so fortunate to live, Cape Cod and the Islands. In addition to an essay for every week of the year, this new collection demonstrates Finch’s equally strong interest in human nature, containing a number of portraits of Cape Codders, new and old.

    Robert Finch, widely regarded as one of America’s leading nature writers, is the author of nine books of essays and has been broadcasting A Cape Cod Notebook since 2005 and has co-edited The Norton Book of Nature Writing.

    For more information please call: 508-896-3867, ext. 133. Free with Museum admission.

  • Thursday, August 11, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – A Taste of Nature

    The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History invites you give the gift of nature to children in need by supporting their KidSummer Scholarship Program on Thursday, August 11 from 5 – 7.  Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvre on the Ocean Terrace of the Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club in Brewster.  Tickets are $75 per person, $100 per couple.  Purchase tickets online at www.ccmnh.org or call 508-896-3867, x 133.  There will be a raffle as well.

  • Friday – Sunday, August 5 – 7 and August 12 – 14 – Home of Distinction House Tour

    Pecoy Signature Homes is proud to present the Home of Distinction at 10 Uncle Stephens Road, Dennis MA 02670. This extraordinary home will be open to the public two weekends, August 5-7 and August 12-14. Fridays & Saturdays, 10am-4pm and Sundays, 12noon-4pm. While showcasing the latest building products and design trends, the tour will raise funds for two wonderful non-profits. The Thornton Burgess Society and Cape Cod Museum of Natural History will receive 100% of the proceeds from tour ticket sales. Tickets for the tour can be purchased for $15 at the home. Situated on beautiful Uncle Stephens Pond and just steps to West Dennis Beach, this 4,670 sf exclusive, beachside retreat features a bright, expansive, open floor plan great for family gatherings. This stunning 4 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath custom home features a fabulous chef’s kitchen with an over-sized island and charming breakfast nook, a 1st floor master bedroom with an en suite, spa-like bath and walk-in closet, three additional bedrooms, each with their own private bath, a generous 2nd floor loft space and a spectacular third floor lounge with a magnificent viewing deck for breathtaking sights of the Nantucket Sound. The over-sized, 1st floor mudroom, equipped with a full bath and laundry make it the perfect place to stop and drop your gear after a fun-filled day at the beach.

  • Thursdays, July 21 – August 25, 12:00 noon – 2:15 pm – Live Bee Hive Openings

    In July and August, The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History beekeepers, George Muhlebach and crew, open live hives for visitors. Veils provided. Reservations required due to limited space. $5/non members and $4/members. Call 508 896 3867 x 111. The Museum is located at 869 Main Street (Route 6A) in Brewster. The events will take place on Thursdays through August 25, and there are a few other days scheduled, which may be found at http://www.ccmnh.org/Events/Live-Bee-Hive-Openings-2016.  Image from www.planetbee.org.

    PLEASE NOTE:
    The first opening is at 12 noon, if that fills, a 2nd is at 12:45 and if needed a 3rd opening at 1:30. We only take reservations for Noon until that is full, then open the next time slot.

  • Friday, July 8 – Sunday, July 17, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival

    The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival is an annual celebration of the region’s blue, pink, and white signature flowers. The Second Annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival is happening this July 8 – 17, and the festival’s schedule is nearly overflowing with fun activities for the entire family. This ten day festival’s main attractions are the daily tours of private gardens, each designed and maintained by the individual homeowners and carrying a unique charm. Enjoy the exploration of gardens with intriguing titles such as, “For the Love of Trees,” “A Peaceful Sanctuary for All Seasons,” and “Where Nature and Nurture Meet.” You are sure to enjoy such eclectic spaces, not to mention the good feeling of supporting a variety of local nonprofits.

    Gardens are only one part of the festival. Enjoy workshops and lectures presented by leading international horticulturalists, discover promotions at participating nurseries and home centers, take a class to learn proper hydrangea pruning techniques, or even watch a painting demonstration by renowned Cape Cod artists both in-studio and in the gardens themselves.

    Garden tours are $5 per person per garden. Each garden is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and only on the days specified. All garden tours are rain or shine and nonrefundable.

    Each garden is open on select days only. View the EVENTS CALENDAR (http://www.capecodchamber.org/events/category/hydrangea-fest?from[value][date]=2016-07-07&to[value][date]=2016-07-17 ) for a complete list of garden tours and activities.  Keep checking our events calendar, new garden tours and events are being added daily.

    2016 Festival Kickoff Party at Cape Cod Beer:

    Thursday July 7, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    1336 Phinney’s Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601
    Join gardeners, nonprofits and organizers of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival at Cape Cod Beer for a celebratory kickoff party the night before the festival begins. Taste the 2016 Summer Ale and get a look at this year’s bottle label, featuring the festival prominently next to multicolored blooms! Free to attend! Register at http://www.whycapecod.org/

    Nonprofit participants:

    Barnstable Education Foundation
    Bourne Historical Society
    Cape Cod Hydrangea Society
    Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
    Cape Cod Synagogue
    Chatham Garden Club
    Eastham Library Building Fund
    Falmouth Garden Club
    Falmouth Museums On the Green
    Heritage Museums & Gardens
    Highfield Hall & Gardens
    Housing Assistance Corporation
    Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod
    Meetinghouse Farm
    Osterville Garden Club
    Sandwich Garden Club
    St. Peter’s Nursery School
    Sturgis Library
    The Garden Club of Hyannis
    Thornton Burgess Society Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen
    Unitarian Church of Barnstable

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  • Sunday, April 3, 1:00 pm – How to Create a Pollinator Victory Garden

    Many pollinator species have suffered serious declines in recent years. It’s a problem that affects all of us, but most of our landscapes offer little in the way of habitat, nectar and pollen. With simple strategies, you can attract and support not just bees, but an array of pollinators. Come to the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster on Sunday, April 3 at 1 pm to learn how to win the war on pollinator decline.

    Kim Eierman is a Certified Horticulturist and founder of EcoBeneficial!, a horticulture consulting and communications company dedicated to improving our environment by promoting ecological landscaping and the use of native plants. Join Kim in this informative, educational, enlightening program and learn how you can create your own Pollinator Victory Garden and win the war on pollinator decline. Every landscape counts!

    Lecture Admission is $10 per person APCC Members $5  Tickets available online at www.ccmnh.org The Gardening for Life Speaker Series is sponsored in part by the Friends of CCMNH and APCC (The Association to Preserve Cape Cod). For more information please call: 508-896-3867, ext. 133

  • Sunday, March 20, 1:00 pm – Where the Wild Things Are: Native Plants for Pollinators

    From meadows to mountain tops, our natural areas are often touted as the best places for pollinators and wildlife but what about our gardens?  Join Dan Jaffe on Sunday, March 20 at 1 pm at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History  in Brewster for a crash course on all things alive in the garden.  Ecological gardening techniques, strategies for attracting new pollinators to your landscape, and the best native plants for each site will be discussed.

    Dan Jaffe is Propagator and Stock Bed Grower at New England Wildflower Society’s Garden in the Woods. Dan Jaffe began his career as an intern at NEWFS, and then served as Plant Sales Coordinator before assuming his current responsibilities. Prior joining the Society, he worked for four years in the nursery business where he held management positions. Dan earned a degree in Botany from the University of Maine.

    Lecture Admission is $10 per person APCC Members $5 / Tickets available online at https://www.showclix.com/event/wherethewildthingsare/listing

    The Gardening for Life Speaker Series is sponsored in part by the Friends of CCMNH and APCC (The Association to Preserve Cape Cod).  For more information please call: 508-896-3867, ext. 133.