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’ support of 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.

Back by popular demand, we will offer another silent auction ahead of dinner. All proceeds benefit the Cornell Club of Cape Cod Scholarship Fund. This year’s items include well known restaurants and venues, and a few surprises.

For the silent auction please bring cash or check as we are not able to accept credit cards or mobile payment apps at the silent auction.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Cost: $ 40 Young Alumni (undergraduate degree 2016 or later and current undergraduates) | $ 60 All others
Location: Alberto’s Ristorante, 360 Main Street, Hyannis, MA

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

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 – eggplant)).

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.

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

Event Questions? Contact Terry Petracca