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SUMMARY:Annual Cleanup at the North Farms Road Entrance
DESCRIPTION:This is the day for cleaning up the North Farms Road entrance to the FLCA. We’ll clear winter debris from the path to the bridge and boardwalk\, pick up trash in the parking lot\, and remove by hand invasive plants such as garlic mustard\, Japanese knotweed\, and multiflora rose in the adjoining woods. Please help us spruce up this heavily used route to the conservation area. Tools will be provided. Contact Tom Annese at tannese@northamptonma.gov for further information.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/annual-cleanup-at-the-north-farms-road-entrance-3/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T090000
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SUMMARY:Shrubland Habitat and Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Several years ago\, we established three “islands” of native shrubs in Cooke’s Pasture to provide food and habitat for shrubland birds and small mammals. We return every year to prune the shrubs\, cut back competing undergrowth\, and replace plants that have not survived the winter. Tools will be provided\, though additional clippers are always welcome. Wear long pants and bring along your favorite insect repellent. Note: The Cooke Ave. parking lot will likely still be closed for construction at this date. You can walk to Cooke’s Pasture from the Marian St. entrance (via Marian St. Trail and Boggy Meadow Rd. to the dam) or from the North Farms Rd. entrance (via the Lake Trail to the dam). We’ll meet at the dam at 9:30\, or in Cooke’s Pasture any time after that.  Contact Tom Annese at tannese@northamptonma.gov for further information.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/shrubland-habitat-and-native-plants-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T090000
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CREATED:20260419T004219Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
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CREATED:20260419T004310Z
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UID:3599-1786784400-1786791600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
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:20260913T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T080652
CREATED:20260419T004347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T004347Z
UID:3601-1789290000-1789297200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
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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