Wellfleet Public Library

Gather is an intimate portrait of the growing movement reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide.

Gather follows Nephi Craig, a chef from the White Mountain Apache Nation (Arizona), opening an indigenous café as a nutritional recovery clinic; Elsie Dubray, a young scientist from the Cheyenne River Sioux Nation (South Dakota), conducting landmark studies on bison; and the Ancestral Guard, a group of environmental activists from the Yurok Nation (Northern California), trying to save the Klamath river.

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Wellfleet Municipal Pier

Marine Wildlife Ambassador Training with NECWA’s Krill Carson

Join fellow marine wildlife enthusiasts for free training on the various species that become trapped in Wellfleet Harbor and the actions that you can take, and pass along to family and friends, to help them.

Part I: Wednesday, September 13th 10:00 a.m.

Adult Community Center 715 Old Kings Hwy, Wellfleet

Part II: Wednesday, September 20th, 10:00 a.m., Wellfleet Municipal Pier

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The New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA) will host a free two-part program focused on training community members as Marine Wildlife Ambassadors. Interested members of the community will learn about the marine wildlife that often becomes trapped in Wellfleet Harbor and how their actions can support a variety of rescue efforts.

Part I is the indoor portion of the program scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 10:00 a.m. at the Wellfleet Adult Community Center, 715 Old Kings Highway. Marine wildlife strandings specific to Wellfleet Harbor will be discussed and participants will hear about the different organizations, both government and non-government, that rescue and study specific marine animals. A PowerPoint presentation will be provided, and participants can pick up free training materials as well as view marine artifacts from whales, seals, and fish.

Part II is the outdoor portion of the program scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 10:00 a.m. at the Wellfleet Harbor Pier. As participants walk around the pier, they will be able to visualize the biological conditions, as well as the environmental and geological factors, that often lead to strandings, including prey abundance, wind conditions, currents, tidal cycles, and bathymetry.

Carol “Krill” Carson, President, and founder of NECWA, is a marine biologist and educator who has worked in the New England area since 1980. Krill, other NECWA staff members and interns, will assist participants, helping them gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to transform their typical nature walks into potentially life-saving opportunities for Wellfleet’s struggling marine wildlife. “We are currently entering the most prevalent time of year for strandings of a range of sea animals,” states Krill, “so this training is particularly timely, and we hope will be impactful for many that would otherwise face their demise.” While the program is specific to Wellfleet and geared toward adult residents and visitors who can use their new skills year-round, all are welcome to join and encouraged to share their knowledge with family and friends.

This program is supported by the Wellfleet Cultural Council, Mass Cultural Council, the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA), and the Wellfleet Adult Community Center.

Wellfleet Adult Community Center (COA)

Marine Wildlife Ambassador Training with NECWA’s Krill Carson

Join fellow marine wildlife enthusiasts for free training on the various species that become trapped in Wellfleet Harbor and the actions that you can take, and pass along to family and friends, to help them.

Part I: Wednesday, September 13th 10:00 a.m.

Adult Community Center 715 Old Kings Hwy, Wellfleet

Part II: Wednesday, September 20th 10:00 a.m., Wellfleet Municipal Pier

More Info:

The New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA) will host a free two-part program focused on training community members as Marine Wildlife Ambassadors. Interested members of the community will learn about the marine wildlife that often becomes trapped in Wellfleet Harbor and how their actions can support a variety of rescue efforts.

Part I is the indoor portion of the program scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 10:00 a.m. at the Wellfleet Adult Community Center, 715 Old Kings Highway. Marine wildlife strandings specific to Wellfleet Harbor will be discussed and participants will hear about the different organizations, both government and nongovernment, that rescue and study specific marine animals. A PowerPoint presentation will be provided, and participants can pick-up free training materials as well as view marine artifacts from whales, seals, and fish.

Part II is the outdoor portion of the program scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 10:00 a.m. at the Wellfleet Harbor Pier. As participants walk around the pier, they will be able to visualize the biological conditions, as well as the environmental and geological factors, that often lead to strandings, including prey abundance, wind conditions, currents, tidal cycles, and bathymetry.

Carol “Krill” Carson, President, and founder of NECWA, is a marine biologist and educator who has worked in the New England area since 1980. Krill, other NECWA staff members and interns, will assist participants, helping them gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to transform their typical nature walks into potentially life-saving opportunities for Wellfleet’s struggling marine wildlife. “We are currently entering the most prevalent time of year for strandings of a range of sea animals,” states Krill, “so this training is particularly timely, and we hope will be impactful for many that would otherwise face their demise.” While the program is specific to Wellfleet and geared toward adult residents and visitors who can use their new skills year-round, all are welcome to join and encouraged to share their knowledge with family and friends.

This program is supported by the Wellfleet Cultural Council, Mass Cultural Council, the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA), and the Wellfleet Adult Community Center.

Marconi Beach - Cape Cod National Seashore

Beyond the Bounds, Surfrider Foundation and Atlantic White Shark Conservancy present -

4:30 Beach Clean up

6:00 Join Zero Visibility Productions LA DJ and Producer, Adam Keshen, Electronic Music, Live Strings, Hip Hop Dancing and Live graffiti at sunset at Marconi Beach, the National Seashore!

Followed by a Beach Bonfire

This will be an event you do not want to miss! Marconi Beach

Rain Date - September 10

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Wellfleet Public Library

Wellfleet Public Library’s Women in Science Series

Hosted by Laura Ludwig, Center for Coastal Studies

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Wellfleet Public Library

Dr. Betsy Gladfelter will provide an overview of the historical land use on the river - blockages in the 1700s and 1800s for mills, followed by conversion to cranberry bogs in the late 1800s until the early 2000s - and how the stressors to the river and its wetlands through these uses are being mitigated through restoration activities. The goals of the project include: a natural, self-sustaining wetland and improved fisheries; floodplain connectivity; and opportunities for public access and education. Results thus far have exceeded expectations. The talk will be followed by information, training and sign up for Wellfleet's Annual Visual Herring Count, and may also include an opportunity to meet Christa Drew, the newly appointed Executive Director of Friends of Herring River.

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