March 18-June 10
Meet us at Cape Cod Beer in Hyannis to learn about wildlife over delicious local beverages during our annual Wildlife on Tap Lecture Series. This four-part event offers engaging presentations by experts, highlighting recent discoveries and local insights in a warm and welcoming setting. Registration is required.
Location: Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinney’s Lane, Hyannis
Cost: $15 per person, per event
Striped Bass Research and Management
Wednesday, March 18 • 6:30-8:30 pm
Presented by Ben Gahagan from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries
The iconic Atlantic striped bass ranks among the most popular game fish for anglers, growing up to five feet long and weighing more than 70 pounds. Dive into the fascinating life history of this prized species, explore the science researchers use to monitor striped bass populations, and learn how you can take action to conserve the species and protect the fishery for the future.
The Global Importance of Seagrass Conservation
Wednesday, April 15 • 6:30-8:30 pm
Presented by Dr. Agnes Mittermayr from SeagrassNet
Seagrasses stabilize shorelines, buffer communities from storm surges, purify coastal waters, provide vital nursery habitat, and store carbon. Yet coastal development, pollution, warming oceans, and rising sea levels are threatening seagrass at an alarming rate. Discover how scientists around the world are uniting to confront this crisis and protect these essential underwater ecosystems.
Raising Awareness, Protecting Atlantic White Sharks
Wednesday, May 13 • 6:30-8:30 pm
Presented by Kristen Smith from Atlantic White Shark Conservancy
Cape Cod stands at the center of Atlantic white shark activity. Dive into the cutting-edge research conducted and funded by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, and see how scientists use this work to advance conservation while improving public safety. Get the latest insights into what researchers are learning about these powerful predators—and don’t miss the chance to explore the local efforts protecting both sharks and coastal communities.
Built for a Toad: How Restoring Wetlands Brings Wildlife Back
Wednesday, June 10 • 6:30-8:30 pm
Presented by Ian Ives from Mass Audubon
Restoring wetlands goes beyond water and wildlife—it reconnects people to the landscapes that sustain them. By blending cutting-edge wetland restoration with hands-on endangered species recovery, conservationists are bringing vernal pools back to life one pool, one species, and one community at a time. Find out how this work is giving the Eastern spadefoot toad a second chance on Cape Cod.
Cape Cod Beer will have a selection of craft beers, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
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