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SUMMARY:Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake (Work Event)
DESCRIPTION:Six 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 2022 the yield was down to 140 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early\, pull often” approach 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 Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-work-event-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:20230708T090000
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SUMMARY:Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake (Work Event)
DESCRIPTION:Six 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 2022 the yield was down to 140 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early\, pull often” approach 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 Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-work-event-2/
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:20230625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20230329T145747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T145747Z
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SUMMARY:Removal of Invasives on Boggy Meadow Road (Work Event)
DESCRIPTION:The margins of roads provide excellent habitat for the growth of invasive plants. We have 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\, Japanese barberry\, 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 appreciated. And don’t forget gloves\, sunscreen and insect repellent. Meet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot. Contact Bill Williams at 585-9696.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/removal-of-invasives-on-boggy-meadow-road-work-event/
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:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20230329T141050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T141050Z
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SUMMARY:Learn Your Ferns with Randy Stone
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-with-randy-stone/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20230411T212747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T212747Z
UID:2916-1686992400-1687003200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake (Work Event)
DESCRIPTION:Six 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 2022 the yield was down to 140 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early\, pull often” approach 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 Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-work-event/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20230329T140808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T140808Z
UID:2738-1685869200-1685876400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Shrubs\, Lichens\, and Plants of the Forest Floor with Molly Hale
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the plants we see at eye level and at our feet. We’ll see hazelnuts\, musclewood\, hop hornbeam\, trilliums\, clubmosses\, wild sarsaparilla\, enchanter’s nightshade and lots more! Plus we’ll peek into the world of lichens\, which are found growing on trees\, soil\, and rocks. This will be a slow 2- hour walk starting at the North Farms Road entrance.  We will not be focusing on ferns because these are the subject of a walk on June 26 with Randy Stone. Molly Hale is a conservation ecologist who loves to share her enthusiasm for natural history with others.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/shrubs-lichens-and-plants-of-the-forest-floor-with-molly-hale/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20230329T145554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T145554Z
UID:2758-1684576800-1684584000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Annual Cleanup at the North Farms Road Entrance (Work Event)
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. Tools will be provided. Contact Brad Timm at 401-595-9934
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/annual-cleanup-at-the-north-farms-road-entrance-work-event/
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:20230507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20230309T130956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T130956Z
UID:2539-1683453600-1683460800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitats at FLCA with Brad Timm
DESCRIPTION:Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area has a wide diversity of habitats which are used by the hundreds of wildlife species present at FLCA. Wetlands of a variety of types\, forests\, and early-successional patches are just some examples\, and wildlife habitat can even be defined at a much finer-scale such as decaying logs on the forest floor for use by salamanders. Some wildlife species even create habitat for themselves and for other species. Take a walk in the woods with wildlife biologist Brad Timm to learn about this diversity\, while we also look for the wildlife that inhabit these areas and how we can identify their use of these habitats. All ages are welcome and encouraged! \nBBC will not be limiting attendance\, but we ask that you register for each walk beforehand. This will allow us to answer any questions you might have and notify you of any changes or cancellations. \nTo sign up for any of the following walks\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com. For more information on this program call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/wildlife-habitats-at-flca-with-brad-timm/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20230222T002651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T131844Z
UID:2300-1683356400-1683363600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk with Lesley Farlow and Steve Winn
DESCRIPTION:Lesley Farlow and Steve Winn\, experienced birders and members of the Hampshire Bird Club\, will lead a bird walk along Boggy Meadow Rd. to the Fitzgerald Lake dam. We will look for breeding migrants and resident birds as we pass through a number of different habitats. We should be able to see and hear some warblers\, thrushes\, vireos\, swallows\, herons\, kingfishers\, and more. Bring binoculars if you have them. We may have a few extra pairs.  \nBBC will not be limiting attendance\, but we ask that you register beforehand. This will allow us to answer any questions you might have and notify you of any changes or cancellations. \nTo sign up for any of the following walks\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com. For more information on this program call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/spring-bird-walk-with-lesley-farlow-and-steve-winn/
LOCATION:Marian Street Entrance to FLCA\, 88 Marian Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220416T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T200038Z
UID:2913-1662804000-1662811200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Mushrooms in the Woodland Ecosystem with Peter Russell
DESCRIPTION:Mushrooms are an essential component of our Woodland ecosystems\, yet much of their taxonomy and diversity remains undescribed even in sites such as Fitzgerald Lake.  A lot of such recording is nowadays performed by citizen scientists and amateurs.  Take a walk in the woods to learn about this diversity\, how to recognize some of the major groups of fungi\, and the roles played by mushrooms in the Woodland ecosystem. Collecting edible mushrooms will not be the main focus of this walk.  Peter is a local resident\, a member of the Pioneer Valley Mycological Society\, and has been leading mushroom forays for many years. \nBBC will resume a full schedule of Walks and Talks this year. We will not be limiting attendance\, but we ask that you continue to register for each walk beforehand. This will allow us to answer any questions you might have and notify you of any changes or cancellations. \nTo sign up for any of the following walks\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com. For more information on this program call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/mushrooms-in-the-woodland-ecosystem-with-peter-russell-3/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220416T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T200038Z
UID:2130-1662804000-1662811200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Mushrooms in the Woodland Ecosystem with Peter Russell
DESCRIPTION:Mushrooms are an essential component of our Woodland ecosystems\, yet much of their taxonomy and diversity remains undescribed even in sites such as Fitzgerald Lake.  A lot of such recording is nowadays performed by citizen scientists and amateurs.  Take a walk in the woods to learn about this diversity\, how to recognize some of the major groups of fungi\, and the roles played by mushrooms in the Woodland ecosystem. Collecting edible mushrooms will not be the main focus of this walk.  Peter is a local resident\, a member of the Pioneer Valley Mycological Society\, and has been leading mushroom forays for many years. \nBBC will resume a full schedule of Walks and Talks this year. We will not be limiting attendance\, but we ask that you continue to register for each walk beforehand. This will allow us to answer any questions you might have and notify you of any changes or cancellations. \nTo sign up for any of the following walks\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com. For more information on this program call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/mushrooms-in-the-woodland-ecosystem-with-peter-russell/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T195656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T195656Z
UID:2908-1662800400-1662811200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - 5th Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Five 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 2021 the yield was down to 100 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early\, pull often” approach again this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. This is the last of 5 planned pulls. Volunteers should bring their own canoes or kayaks. If 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-5th-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T195656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T195656Z
UID:2116-1662800400-1662811200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - 5th Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Five 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 2021 the yield was down to 100 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early\, pull often” approach again this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. This is the last of 5 planned pulls. Volunteers should bring their own canoes or kayaks. If 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-5th-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T195416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T195416Z
UID:2907-1660986000-1660996800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - 4th Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Five 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 2021 the yield was down to 100 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early\, pull often” approach again this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. This is the 4th of 5 planned pulls.  Volunteers should bring their own canoes or kayaks. If 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-4th-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T195416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T195416Z
UID:2114-1660986000-1660996800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - 4th Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Five 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 2021 the yield was down to 100 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early\, pull often” approach again this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. This is the 4th of 5 planned pulls.  Volunteers should bring their own canoes or kayaks. If 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-4th-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T195130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T195130Z
UID:2906-1659171600-1659182400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - 3rd Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Five 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 2021 the yield was down to 100 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early\, pull often” approach again this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. This is the 3rd of 5 planned pulls.  Volunteers should bring their own canoes or kayaks. If interested\, contact Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer. \n 
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-3rd-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T195130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T200011Z
UID:2111-1659171600-1659182400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - 3rd Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Five 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 2021 the yield was down to 100 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early\, pull often” approach again this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. This is the 3rd of 5 planned pulls.  Volunteers should bring their own canoes or kayaks. If interested\, contact Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer. \n 
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-3rd-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T194739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T194739Z
UID:2905-1657357200-1657368000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - 2nd Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Five 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 2021 the yield was down to 100 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early\, pull often” approach 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. This is the 2nd of 5 planned pulls.   If 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-2nd-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T194739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T195856Z
UID:2109-1657357200-1657368000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - 2nd Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Five 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 2021 the yield was down to 100 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early\, pull often” approach 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. This is the 2nd of 5 planned pulls.   If 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-2nd-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T193600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T193600Z
UID:2105-1656237600-1656248400@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\, Japanese barberry\, 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 appreciated. And don’t forget gloves\, sunscreen\, and insect repellent. Meet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot. Contact Bill Williams at 585-9696.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-invasives-on-boggy-meadow-road-4/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T193600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T193600Z
UID:2903-1656237600-1656248400@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\, Japanese barberry\, 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 appreciated. And don’t forget gloves\, sunscreen\, and insect repellent. Meet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot. Contact Bill Williams at 585-9696.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-invasives-on-boggy-meadow-road-4-2/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T194003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T195743Z
UID:2107-1655542800-1655553600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - 1st Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Five 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 2021 the yield was down to 100 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early\, pull often” approach 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. This is the 1st of 5 planned pulls.   If 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-1st-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T194003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T194003Z
UID:2904-1655542800-1655553600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - 1st Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Five 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 2021 the yield was down to 100 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early\, pull often” approach 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. This is the 1st of 5 planned pulls.   If 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-1st-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220416T195800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T200148Z
UID:2128-1654938000-1654945200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Late Spring Wildflowers with Janet Bissell
DESCRIPTION:Join Janet Bissell for a walk to look for late spring ephemeral wildflowers and other flora. We’ll discuss the natural history\, folklore\, and identification of these wonderful forest plants. We’ll also discuss the identification of invasive species and the impact they have on biodiversity as well as the impacts climate change could have on our forests and wildflowers. Some of the native plants we can use in our gardens in place of non-natives will also be discussed. Janet is an avid amateur botanist and volunteers for the Native Plant Trust – formerly the New England Wildflower Society. She also leads plant walks for Mass Audubon and is a docent at Smith College Botanic Garden. Janet will mention field guides to use on your own explorations. Bring your favorite field guide and hand lens if you have them. \nBBC will resume a full schedule of Walks and Talks this year. We will not be limiting attendance\, but we ask that you continue to register for each walk beforehand. This will allow us to answer any questions you might have and notify you of any changes or cancellations. \nTo sign up for any of the following walks\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com. For more information on this program call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/late-spring-wildflowers/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220416T195800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T195800Z
UID:2912-1654938000-1654945200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Late Spring Wildflowers with Janet Bissell
DESCRIPTION:Join Janet Bissell for a walk to look for late spring ephemeral wildflowers and other flora. We’ll discuss the natural history\, folklore\, and identification of these wonderful forest plants. We’ll also discuss the identification of invasive species and the impact they have on biodiversity as well as the impacts climate change could have on our forests and wildflowers. Some of the native plants we can use in our gardens in place of non-natives will also be discussed. Janet is an avid amateur botanist and volunteers for the Native Plant Trust – formerly the New England Wildflower Society. She also leads plant walks for Mass Audubon and is a docent at Smith College Botanic Garden. Janet will mention field guides to use on your own explorations. Bring your favorite field guide and hand lens if you have them. \nBBC will resume a full schedule of Walks and Talks this year. We will not be limiting attendance\, but we ask that you continue to register for each walk beforehand. This will allow us to answer any questions you might have and notify you of any changes or cancellations. \nTo sign up for any of the following walks\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com. For more information on this program call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/late-spring-wildflowers-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220416T195542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T200257Z
UID:2126-1654369200-1654376400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Beavers at Sundown with Laura Beltran
DESCRIPTION:Discover the natural history of beavers\, how they alter the landscape and provide habitat for other wildlife on this walk at Fitzgerald Lake. Evening is the ideal time to observe beavers\, and if we’re lucky\, we’ll see them and maybe get slapped at. We’ll meet at the Cooke Ave. entrance (next to the Moose Lodge) and walk along Boggy Meadow Rd. to the new Pine Brook Trail. We’ll examine a lodge and several dams that have backed up the brook to create a sizeable pond where great blue herons nest and migrating waterfowl visit. All ages welcome! Binoculars and shoes for wet\, muddy conditions are recommended. Laura Beltran is a teacher/naturalist at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton.  \nBBC will resume a full schedule of Walks and Talks this year. We will not be limiting attendance\, but we ask that you continue to register for each walk beforehand. This will allow us to answer any questions you might have and notify you of any changes or cancellations. \nTo sign up for any of the following walks\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com. For more information on this program call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/beavers-at-sundown/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220416T195542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T195542Z
UID:2911-1654369200-1654376400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Beavers at Sundown with Laura Beltran
DESCRIPTION:Discover the natural history of beavers\, how they alter the landscape and provide habitat for other wildlife on this walk at Fitzgerald Lake. Evening is the ideal time to observe beavers\, and if we’re lucky\, we’ll see them and maybe get slapped at. We’ll meet at the Cooke Ave. entrance (next to the Moose Lodge) and walk along Boggy Meadow Rd. to the new Pine Brook Trail. We’ll examine a lodge and several dams that have backed up the brook to create a sizeable pond where great blue herons nest and migrating waterfowl visit. All ages welcome! Binoculars and shoes for wet\, muddy conditions are recommended. Laura Beltran is a teacher/naturalist at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton.  \nBBC will resume a full schedule of Walks and Talks this year. We will not be limiting attendance\, but we ask that you continue to register for each walk beforehand. This will allow us to answer any questions you might have and notify you of any changes or cancellations. \nTo sign up for any of the following walks\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com. For more information on this program call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/beavers-at-sundown-2/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T193346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T234449Z
UID:2103-1653732000-1653739200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Rescheduled -- Annual Cleanup at the North Farms Road Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Due to the extreme heat forecast for the original date of 5/21/2022\, this work day has been rescheduled to a week later on 5/28/2022.  It is still from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. \nEach 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. Tools will be provided. Contact Brad Timm at 401-595-9934.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220415T193346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T193346Z
UID:2902-1653732000-1653739200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Rescheduled -- Annual Cleanup at the North Farms Road Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Due to the extreme heat forecast for the original date of 5/21/2022\, this work day has been rescheduled to a week later on 5/28/2022.  It is still from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. \nEach 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. Tools will be provided. Contact Brad Timm at 401-595-9934.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-annual-cleanup-at-the-north-farms-road-entrance-3-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093440
CREATED:20220416T195255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T200413Z
UID:2124-1653721200-1653728400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk with Lesley Farlow and Steve Winn
DESCRIPTION:Lesley Farlow and Steve Winn\, experienced birders and members of the Hampshire Bird Club\, will lead a bird walk along Boggy Meadow Rd. to the Fitzgerald Lake dam. We will look for breeding migrants and resident birds as we pass through a number of different habitats. We should be able to see and hear some warblers\, thrushes\, vireos\, swallows\, herons\, kingfishers\, and more. Bring binoculars if you have them. We may have a few extra pairs.   \nBBC will resume a full schedule of Walks and Talks this year. We will not be limiting attendance\, but we ask that you continue to register for each walk beforehand. This will allow us to answer any questions you might have and notify you of any changes or cancellations. \nTo sign up for any of the following walks\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com. For more information on this program call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/spring-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
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END:VCALENDAR