Please join us for the Cornell Club of Cape Cod Annual Meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026 for dinner, meeting, and speaker. We are thrilled to have N. Barbara Conolly, CALS ’08, MPS ’10 speaking on “Native Plants as Ecological Infrastructure, Supporting Pollinators, Soils, and Water Systems.” This lecture examines native plants as ecological infrastructure supporting pollinators, birds, and insect populations. Integrating plant science, soil dynamics, and regional hydrology, Barbara Conolly explores how evolutionary relationships between species inform sustainable landscape design and strengthen biodiversity across the developed and natural environments on Cape Cod.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
Cost: $ 40 Young Alumni
          $ 60 All others
Location: Alberto’s Ristorante, 360 Main Street, Hyannis, MA

Dinner: Choice of: Chicken Marsala, Baked Scrod, Pork Osso Bucco, or Farcite Napoletana (eggplant). Cash bar,

IF YOU HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY OR DIETARY RESTRICTION, PLEASE LET THE RESTAURANT KNOW WHEN YOU ARRIVE.

Please see Alberto’s website for descriptions of all menu items. When registering please select your meal choice (Chicken Marsala, Baked Scrod, Pork Osso Bucco, Farcite Napoletana (Vegetarian – egggplant)).

Our appetizers include scallops and bacon, shrimp crostini, bruschetta, mixed calzones, and asparagus with prosciutto and cheese. All entrees also include salad, rolls, dessert, coffee/tea.

Event Questions? Contact Terry Petracca