Wildlife on Tap Lecture Series

January 29-March 26

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 three-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*
* Cape Cod Beer will have a selection of craft beers, hard seltzers, & non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Terrapins: A Unique Salt Marsh Turtle

Wednesday, January 29 • 6:30-8:30 pm

Presented by Barbara Brennessel, Ph.D., Prof. Emerita Wheaton College

The Northern Diamond-backed Terrapin can be found in local salt marshes, however it is a threatened species in Massachusetts. You’ll learn all about turtle biology, natural history, and some of the exciting local conservation work happening to protect these unique creatures.

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Wildlife in Winter

Wednesday, February 26 • 6:30-8:30 pm

Presented by Zak Mertz, Executive Director of the Birdsey Cape Cod Wildlife Center

Wild animals have special adaptations to survive Cape Cod winters. During this engaging session, you’ll discover which creatures spend the winters here, how they manage, and the rehabilitation work being done to support their needs. We will also cover some tips and tricks to make your property wildlife-friendly this spring.

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Fascinating Fishes: River Herring

Wednesday, March 26 • 6:30-8:30 pm

Presented by Abigail Franklin Archer, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension & Woods Hole Sea Grant, and Chris Nappi, Barnstable Natural Resource Officer

Each spring, river herring flood into Cape Cod's freshwater streams and ponds, headed from their saltwater homes to their spawning grounds. This migration is known as the herring run. Don’t miss your chance to learn about these incredible fish and the local work happening to protect them.

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