See you at the 8th Taking Care of Cape Cod Summit!

This year’s theme is Ready. Set. Go. Race to Zero Waste!

Learn actionable ways to create your responsible environment from community leaders and changemakers.

Not only for individuals; businesses, municipalities, and organizations are encouraged to attend!

Summit Program:

8:45am - 9:30am: Registration, Coffee, tea & snacks
9:30am - 10am: Welcome Remarks, NOAA Sea Grant Project Impact Presentation, Future CARE Goals Update (or looking toward the future of CARE?)
10am - 11am: Orleans Coastal Stewardship Initiative - Town of Orleans and Partners
11am - 11:30: Break
11:30am - 12:30pm: The Cape We Shape and Team SOS - Association to Protect Cape Cod
12:30pm - 1:15pm: Pizza lunch provided, or BYO!
1:15pm - 2:15pm: Recycling Session - MassDEP and Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension
2:15pm - 3:15pm: Reuse and Plastic Reduction at Events - ReThink Disposable and NE Endurance Events
3:15pm - 4pm: CARE Annual Stewardship Awards Presentation and Closing Thoughts
Throughout the day: Artist Exhibition and Interactive Activities - Seaside Botanical Art, Ebb the Tide - Studio by the Sea, Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation.

Once again, we are excited to offer free admission to students!

See you at the Summit on 11/5!

To learn about sponsorship opportunities please contact Adam at adam@careforthecapeandislands.org.

2026 Taking Care of Cape Cod Summit

Ready. Set. Go. Race to Zero Waste!