Monday, April 08, 2013
FRESH POND RESERVATION EVENTS - April 2013
These events are FREE and open to the public. Children are welcome in the company of an adult.
Please register for each event that you plan to attend. You will receive important information on parking after you register. E-mail Elizabeth Wylde at friendsoffreshpond@yahoo.com or call 617- 349-6489 and leave your name and phone number.
A TOUR OF THE WATER PURIFICATION FACILITY
Monday, April 15, 6 to 7:30 pm
Water Purification Facility front door, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway
Come learn where your tap water originates, how it is purified to make it safe and tasty for drinking and cooking, and the role Fresh Pond plays in the process. Members of the Cambridge Water Department staff will describe the process, answer your questions, and give a tour of the building.
MIGRATORY BIRD WALK
Sunday, April 21
7:30 to 9:30 am
Street end of Neville Place driveway
650 Concord Avenue
Every bird walk is unique and an opportunity for surprises. Because birds are so highly mobile, we only can guess in advance what we might see and hear. At this time of year it might include a variety of migratory songbirds as well as waterfowl. Beginners are welcome. We have binoculars to lend and will show you how to use them.
MONDAY EVENING WEEDOUT: GARLIC MUSTARD
Monday, April 22, 6 to 8 pm
Water Purification Facility front door, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway
Come help Fresh Pond’s volunteer stewards keep the Reservation healthy by eradicating this invasive weed! Garlic mustard is fast-growing, it crowds out native plants, and it puts toxins in the soil that inhibit native seeds from sprouting. It is also easy to recognize, easy to pull, and is even edible! We will provide knowledgeable leaders, gloves, tools and bags. Please wear shoes appropriate for walking off-path. (Sandals are not recommended.)
LIVING WITH COYOTES IN CAMBRIDGE
Sunday, April 28, 1 to 3 pm
Maynard Ecology Center, lower level of Neville Place, 650 Concord Avenue
When you and your dog visit Fresh Pond Reservation, your dog is probably far more aware than you are that the Reservation is the home of coyotes, skunks, raccoons, opossums, and many smaller mammals. Sightings of wild animals, especially coyotes, are increasing and have raised concerns about what we should do when we encounter these critters. John Maguranis is the Belmont Animal Control Officer and the Massachusetts representative for Project Coyote (www.projectcoyote.org). He will share with us his knowledge and experiences, tell us about coyote behavior, and instruct us on pet and human safety. After the formal presentation, we'll walk outside (weather permitting) to look for coyote tracks.
Please register for each event that you plan to attend. You will receive important information on parking after you register. E-mail Elizabeth Wylde at friendsoffreshpond@yahoo.com or call 617- 349-6489 and leave your name and phone number.
A TOUR OF THE WATER PURIFICATION FACILITY
Monday, April 15, 6 to 7:30 pm
Water Purification Facility front door, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway
Come learn where your tap water originates, how it is purified to make it safe and tasty for drinking and cooking, and the role Fresh Pond plays in the process. Members of the Cambridge Water Department staff will describe the process, answer your questions, and give a tour of the building.
MIGRATORY BIRD WALK
Sunday, April 21
7:30 to 9:30 am
Street end of Neville Place driveway
650 Concord Avenue
Every bird walk is unique and an opportunity for surprises. Because birds are so highly mobile, we only can guess in advance what we might see and hear. At this time of year it might include a variety of migratory songbirds as well as waterfowl. Beginners are welcome. We have binoculars to lend and will show you how to use them.
MONDAY EVENING WEEDOUT: GARLIC MUSTARD
Monday, April 22, 6 to 8 pm
Water Purification Facility front door, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway
Come help Fresh Pond’s volunteer stewards keep the Reservation healthy by eradicating this invasive weed! Garlic mustard is fast-growing, it crowds out native plants, and it puts toxins in the soil that inhibit native seeds from sprouting. It is also easy to recognize, easy to pull, and is even edible! We will provide knowledgeable leaders, gloves, tools and bags. Please wear shoes appropriate for walking off-path. (Sandals are not recommended.)
LIVING WITH COYOTES IN CAMBRIDGE
Sunday, April 28, 1 to 3 pm
Maynard Ecology Center, lower level of Neville Place, 650 Concord Avenue
When you and your dog visit Fresh Pond Reservation, your dog is probably far more aware than you are that the Reservation is the home of coyotes, skunks, raccoons, opossums, and many smaller mammals. Sightings of wild animals, especially coyotes, are increasing and have raised concerns about what we should do when we encounter these critters. John Maguranis is the Belmont Animal Control Officer and the Massachusetts representative for Project Coyote (www.projectcoyote.org). He will share with us his knowledge and experiences, tell us about coyote behavior, and instruct us on pet and human safety. After the formal presentation, we'll walk outside (weather permitting) to look for coyote tracks.
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