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SUMMARY:Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Several years ago we implemented a new approach to controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake called “pull early\, pull often.” In 2017\, we removed roughly 1\,100 lbs. from the lake while in 2025 the yield was down to 260 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, water chestnut seeds can remain viable for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our work again this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June\, and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. Volunteers should bring their own canoes or kayaks. If interested\, contact Tina White by email (broadbrooktreasurer@gmail.com) or phone (413-341-0240) for further information.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
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SUMMARY:Learn Your Ferns
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder if you might be susceptible to fernophilia? Join Randy Stone of the Pioneer Valley Fern Society for a walk through the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area\, finding common ferns and club mosses of our area. Learn the key features for easy identification of our “top 10” native ferns and maybe some uncommon ones too. Start creating a list of ferns of Fitzgerald Lake! Bring a hand lens if you have one. Wear clothing appropriate for possible encounters with poison ivy\, insects including ticks\, or muddy ground.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/learn-your-ferns-3/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
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SUMMARY:Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Several years ago we implemented a new approach to controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake called “pull early\, pull often.” In 2017\, we removed roughly 1\,100 lbs. from the lake while in 2025 the yield was down to 260 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, water chestnut seeds can remain viable for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our work again this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June\, and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. Volunteers should bring their own canoes or kayaks. If interested\, contact Tina White by email (broadbrooktreasurer@gmail.com) or phone (413-341-0240) for further information.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
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SUMMARY:Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Several years ago we implemented a new approach to controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake called “pull early\, pull often.” In 2017\, we removed roughly 1\,100 lbs. from the lake while in 2025 the yield was down to 260 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, water chestnut seeds can remain viable for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our work again this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June\, and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. Volunteers should bring their own canoes or kayaks. If interested\, contact Tina White by email (broadbrooktreasurer@gmail.com) or phone (413-341-0240) for further information.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-3/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000
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SUMMARY:Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Several years ago we implemented a new approach to controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake called “pull early\, pull often.” In 2017\, we removed roughly 1\,100 lbs. from the lake while in 2025 the yield was down to 260 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, water chestnut seeds can remain viable for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our work again this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June\, and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. Volunteers should bring their own canoes or kayaks. If interested\, contact Tina White by email (broadbrooktreasurer@gmail.com) or phone (413-341-0240) for further information.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-4/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
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SUMMARY:Late Summer Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Hike through cool forest to Fitzgerald Lake\, and explore the meadows at the dam and in Cooke’s Pasture. Identification and interpretation of summer flora and preview of fall asters and goldenrods will be provided. Bring a hand lens and field guide if you have them\, but we will have others to share. We will be walking Boggy Meadow Road\, which may have wet\, muddy patches\, so water-resistant footwear is advised. Insect repellent and tick protection are also recommended. Connie lives in Florence and uses her expertise in plant and soil science in volunteering at Mass Audubon’s Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary and the Botanic Garden of Smith College.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/late-summer-wildflowers/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T090000
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SUMMARY:Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Several years ago we implemented a new approach to controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake called “pull early\, pull often.” In 2017\, we removed roughly 1\,100 lbs. from the lake while in 2025 the yield was down to 260 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, water chestnut seeds can remain viable for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our work again this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June\, and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. Volunteers should bring their own canoes or kayaks. If interested\, contact Tina White by email (broadbrooktreasurer@gmail.com) or phone (413-341-0240) for further information.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-5/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
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SUMMARY:The Fungi of Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join Peter Russell of the Pioneer Valley Mycological Association for another in his walks examining the fungi found in the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area. This walk will consider the natural history of the fungi that grow in the FLCA\, in particular their different types of feeding strategies and substrates\, and their associations with the different species of trees. Peter is at work on an illustrated book on the fungi he has found and photographed at Fitzgerald Lake.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/the-fungi-of-fitzgerald-lake/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
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