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SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Two 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 but in 2018 the yield was down to 300 lbs.\, so we believe the new protocol is effective. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our more aggressive approach this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks though we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. \nIf interested\, contact Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-7-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20190302T203755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T205233Z
UID:1489-1562403600-1562414400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Two 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 but in 2018 the yield was down to 300 lbs.\, so we believe the new protocol is effective. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our more aggressive approach this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks though we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. \nIf interested\, contact Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-7/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20190302T203340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T203340Z
UID:2862-1561284000-1561294800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Invasives on Boggy Meadow Road
DESCRIPTION:The margins of roads provide excellent habitat for the growth of invasive plants. We have surveyed and located many patches of invasives along Boggy Meadow Road\, which connects the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue with the Fitzgerald Lake dam. We will work our way along the road\, removing invasive plants such as multiflora rose\, Asiatic bittersweet\, autumn olive and non-native honeysuckle by hand: pulling\, cutting and digging. Tools will be provided\, but if you care to bring clippers\, pruning saws and lopping shears\, it would be a help. And don’t forget gloves\, sunscreen and insect repellent. \nMeet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot. \nContact Bob Zimmermann at 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/removal-of-invasives-on-boggy-meadow-road-2/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20190302T203340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T204012Z
UID:1484-1561284000-1561294800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Invasives on Boggy Meadow Road
DESCRIPTION:The margins of roads provide excellent habitat for the growth of invasive plants. We have surveyed and located many patches of invasives along Boggy Meadow Road\, which connects the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue with the Fitzgerald Lake dam. We will work our way along the road\, removing invasive plants such as multiflora rose\, Asiatic bittersweet\, autumn olive and non-native honeysuckle by hand: pulling\, cutting and digging. Tools will be provided\, but if you care to bring clippers\, pruning saws and lopping shears\, it would be a help. And don’t forget gloves\, sunscreen and insect repellent. \nMeet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot. \nContact Bob Zimmermann at 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/removal-of-invasives-on-boggy-meadow-road/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20190302T203548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T205309Z
UID:1486-1560589200-1560600000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Two 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 but in 2018 the yield was down to 300 lbs.\, so we believe the new protocol is effective. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our more aggressive approach this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks though we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. \nIf interested\, contact Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-6/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20190302T203548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T203548Z
UID:2863-1560589200-1560600000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Two 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 but in 2018 the yield was down to 300 lbs.\, so we believe the new protocol is effective. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our more aggressive approach this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks though we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. \nIf interested\, contact Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-6-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20190302T203208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T203208Z
UID:2861-1558778400-1558785600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Annual Cleanup at the North Farms Road Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Each year we devote one day in the spring to cleaning up the North Farms Road entrance to the FLCA including clearing winter debris from the path to the bridge and boardwalk\, picking up trash in the parking lot\, and removing 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. \nContact: Dick Wynne at 584-7930.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/annual-cleanup-at-the-north-farms-road-entrance-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20190302T203208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T203623Z
UID:1482-1558778400-1558785600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Annual Cleanup at the North Farms Road Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Each year we devote one day in the spring to cleaning up the North Farms Road entrance to the FLCA including clearing winter debris from the path to the bridge and boardwalk\, picking up trash in the parking lot\, and removing 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. \nContact: Dick Wynne at 584-7930.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/annual-cleanup-at-the-north-farms-road-entrance/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20190302T202931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T020000Z
UID:1480-1558256400-1558267200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: 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. \nMeet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue at 8:30 a.m. or at the Fitzgerald Lake dam at 9:00 a.m. \nContact: Bruce Hart at 413-268-9391.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-shrubland-habitat-and-native-plants-2/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20190302T202931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T202931Z
UID:2860-1558256400-1558267200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: 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. \nMeet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue at 8:30 a.m. or at the Fitzgerald Lake dam at 9:00 a.m. \nContact: Bruce Hart at 413-268-9391.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-shrubland-habitat-and-native-plants-2-2/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T155510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155813Z
UID:1332-1537005600-1537016400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-5/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T155510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155510Z
UID:2847-1537005600-1537016400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-5-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T155408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155813Z
UID:1330-1534586400-1534597200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-4/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T155408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155408Z
UID:2846-1534586400-1534597200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-4-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T155308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155813Z
UID:1328-1532772000-1532782800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-3/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T155308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155308Z
UID:2845-1532772000-1532782800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T155216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T164731Z
UID:1326-1530957600-1530968400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T155216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155216Z
UID:2844-1530957600-1530968400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-2-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T153955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T153955Z
UID:2842-1529838000-1529848800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Invasives on Boggy Meadow Road
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, we surveyed and located many patches of invasive plants along Boggy Meadow Road\, which connects the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue with the Fitzgerald Lake dam. On a warm\, Sunday morning in July\, we worked our way along the road\, removing a large mass of invasives by hand. However\, since the “harvest” was greater than expected\, we only managed to get halfway to the dam and we’re eager to get back to finish the job this year. Please join us. Tools will be provided\, but if you care to bring clippers\, opping shears and pruning saws\, it would be a help. And don’t forget gloves\, sunscreen and insect repellent. Meet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot. Contact: Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-invasives-on-boggy-meadow-road-5/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T153955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155547Z
UID:1321-1529838000-1529848800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Invasives on Boggy Meadow Road
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, we surveyed and located many patches of invasive plants along Boggy Meadow Road\, which connects the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue with the Fitzgerald Lake dam. On a warm\, Sunday morning in July\, we worked our way along the road\, removing a large mass of invasives by hand. However\, since the “harvest” was greater than expected\, we only managed to get halfway to the dam and we’re eager to get back to finish the job this year. Please join us. Tools will be provided\, but if you care to bring clippers\, opping shears and pruning saws\, it would be a help. And don’t forget gloves\, sunscreen and insect repellent. Meet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot. Contact: Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-invasives-on-boggy-meadow-road/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T154248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T154248Z
UID:2843-1529143200-1529154000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-21/
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:20180616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T154248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155813Z
UID:1323-1529143200-1529154000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T153640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T153640Z
UID:2841-1527933600-1527940800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Annual Cleanup at the North Farms Road Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Each year we devote one day in the spring to cleaning up the North Farms Road entrance to the FLCA\, including clearing winter debris from the path to the bridge and boardwalk\, picking up trash in the parking lot\, and removing 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. Contact: Dick Wynne at 584-7930.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-annual-cleanup-at-the-north-farms-road-entrance-4/
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:20180602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T153640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155813Z
UID:1318-1527933600-1527940800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Annual Cleanup at the North Farms Road Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Each year we devote one day in the spring to cleaning up the North Farms Road entrance to the FLCA\, including clearing winter debris from the path to the bridge and boardwalk\, picking up trash in the parking lot\, and removing 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. Contact: Dick Wynne at 584-7930.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-annual-cleanup-at-the-north-farms-road-entrance/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T152949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T180954Z
UID:1313-1525600800-1525611600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Shrubland Habitat and Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Between 2005 and 2007\, we established three ‘islands’ of native shrubs in Cooke’s Pasture to provide food and habitat for shrubland birds and small mammals. Each year we return to prune the shrubs\, cut back competing undergrowth\, and replace plants that have not survived the winter. For the past two years\, however\, we have been unable to access the area because of spring floods on Boggy Meadow Road. This year we want to catch up on maintenance and plant some new shrubs in an area that was accidentally mowed. Tools will be provided\, though additional clippers and loppers are always welcome. Wear long pants and bring along your favorite insect repellent. Meet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue at 8:30 a.m. or at the Fitzgerald Lake dam at 9:00 a.m. Contact: Bruce Hart at 413-320-2481.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-shrubland-habitat-and-native-plants/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103059
CREATED:20180318T152949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T152949Z
UID:2840-1525600800-1525611600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Shrubland Habitat and Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Between 2005 and 2007\, we established three ‘islands’ of native shrubs in Cooke’s Pasture to provide food and habitat for shrubland birds and small mammals. Each year we return to prune the shrubs\, cut back competing undergrowth\, and replace plants that have not survived the winter. For the past two years\, however\, we have been unable to access the area because of spring floods on Boggy Meadow Road. This year we want to catch up on maintenance and plant some new shrubs in an area that was accidentally mowed. Tools will be provided\, though additional clippers and loppers are always welcome. Wear long pants and bring along your favorite insect repellent. Meet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue at 8:30 a.m. or at the Fitzgerald Lake dam at 9:00 a.m. Contact: Bruce Hart at 413-320-2481.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-shrubland-habitat-and-native-plants-4/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
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