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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-2-2/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T195018Z
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Ecology with Brad Timm
DESCRIPTION:Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area is fortunate to contain several confirmed vernal pools just a short walk in from the North Farms Rd. entrance. Join biologist Brad Timm as we visit these pools and discover their truly unique ecology. We’ll learn about the wide variety of animals that rely on vernal pools for their existence – from amphibians and reptiles to an amazing number of diverse invertebrate species\, as well as some mammals and birds. And we’ll explore the importance of vernal pools to overall ecosystem functioning\, and how climate change might impact these critical habitats. We will also get the chance to see some of these animals in action during our walk while we learn about their captivating life histories. All ages are welcome and encouraged! Brad Timm is a wildlife biologist who has conducted amphibian research (typically centered around vernal pools) in New England for over 15 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/vernal-pool-ecology-2/
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:20220507T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20220415T193124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T193124Z
UID:2901-1651912200-1651924800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - Cooke's Pasture Workday
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\, replace plants that have not survived the winter\, and carry out other tasks as necessary. Tools will be provided\, though additional clippers 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 Dick Wynne at 584-7930
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-cookes-pasture-workday-2/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20220415T193124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T193124Z
UID:2101-1651912200-1651924800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer - Cooke's Pasture Workday
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\, replace plants that have not survived the winter\, and carry out other tasks as necessary. Tools will be provided\, though additional clippers 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 Dick Wynne at 584-7930
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-cookes-pasture-workday/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T192220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T192220Z
UID:2899-1633168800-1633176000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Mammals of Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the wide diversity of mammals that live throughout the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area in this morning hike. Join wildlife biologist Brad Timm\, as we walk and visit some of the varied natural habitats that are important for different mammal species at FLCA and learn about the fascinating life histories of these animals. We’ll keep our eyes open for any mammals we may come across during the walk\, for evidence of the presence of specific mammals (e.g.\, tracks\, feeding evidence\, scat\, etc.)\, and will even learn about some of the techniques used to track and monitor populations of different mammal species. All ages are welcome and encouraged! \nDue to the continuing coronavirus situation in western Mass.\, we will be limiting participation to 10 attendees (in addition to walk leaders)\, and require that all persons wear a mask and remain six feet apart. \nTo sign up for this walk\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com indicating how many people you will have in your party. We will accommodate as many attendees as we can on a first-come first-serve basis. Please check the Broad Brook website (broadbrookcoalition.org) for more information on this programs\, or call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/mammals-of-fitzgerald-lake-conservation-area-2/
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:20211002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T192220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T192220Z
UID:2043-1633168800-1633176000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Mammals of Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the wide diversity of mammals that live throughout the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area in this morning hike. Join wildlife biologist Brad Timm\, as we walk and visit some of the varied natural habitats that are important for different mammal species at FLCA and learn about the fascinating life histories of these animals. We’ll keep our eyes open for any mammals we may come across during the walk\, for evidence of the presence of specific mammals (e.g.\, tracks\, feeding evidence\, scat\, etc.)\, and will even learn about some of the techniques used to track and monitor populations of different mammal species. All ages are welcome and encouraged! \nDue to the continuing coronavirus situation in western Mass.\, we will be limiting participation to 10 attendees (in addition to walk leaders)\, and require that all persons wear a mask and remain six feet apart. \nTo sign up for this walk\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com indicating how many people you will have in your party. We will accommodate as many attendees as we can on a first-come first-serve basis. Please check the Broad Brook website (broadbrookcoalition.org) for more information on this programs\, or call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/mammals-of-fitzgerald-lake-conservation-area/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210905T163155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210905T163155Z
UID:2900-1631959200-1631966400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Trees and shrubs of Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Is it a red oak or a white oak\, an eastern hemlock or a white pine\, a shag bark hickory or a yellow birch ?  We promise you’ll have a better idea of which is which when the morning’s done.  We’ll meet at the N. Farms parking lot and follow the main trail to the boardwalk and beyond as  Randy Stone leads us on a guided walk to identify  some of our prominent FLCA trees and shrubs. Randy’s career was as   a state forester with  MA DCR watersheds at Quabbin Reservoir;  he  has led nature walks and workshops for over 40 years. \nLimited to 10 attendees\, prior registration required. Please email Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com to sign up on a first-come first-serve basis. Please call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930) with any questions
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/trees-and-shrubs-of-fitzgerald-lake-conservation-area-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:20210918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210905T163155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T013923Z
UID:2057-1631959200-1631966400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Trees and shrubs of Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Is it a red oak or a white oak\, an eastern hemlock or a white pine\, a shag bark hickory or a yellow birch ?  We promise you’ll have a better idea of which is which when the morning’s done.  We’ll meet at the N. Farms parking lot and follow the main trail to the boardwalk and beyond as  Randy Stone leads us on a guided walk to identify  some of our prominent FLCA trees and shrubs. Randy’s career was as   a state forester with  MA DCR watersheds at Quabbin Reservoir;  he  has led nature walks and workshops for over 40 years. \nLimited to 10 attendees\, prior registration required. Please email Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com to sign up on a first-come first-serve basis. Please call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930) with any questions
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/trees-and-shrubs-of-fitzgerald-lake-conservation-area/
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:20210918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T183843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T183843Z
UID:2892-1631955600-1631966400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Four 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. and even less in 2019 and 2020. 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 more aggressive approach once again 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. 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-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-20-2/
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:20210918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T183843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T191105Z
UID:2021-1631955600-1631966400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Four 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. and even less in 2019 and 2020. 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 more aggressive approach once again 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. 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-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-20/
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:20210821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T183520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T183520Z
UID:2891-1629536400-1629547200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Four 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. and even less in 2019 and 2020. 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 more aggressive approach once again 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. 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-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-19-2/
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:20210821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T183520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T191149Z
UID:2019-1629536400-1629547200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Four 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. and even less in 2019 and 2020. 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 more aggressive approach once again 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. 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-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-19/
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:20210731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T183351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T183351Z
UID:2890-1627718400-1627750800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Four 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. and even less in 2019 and 2020. 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 more aggressive approach once again 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. 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-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-18-2/
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:20210731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T183351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T191351Z
UID:2017-1627718400-1627750800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Four 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. and even less in 2019 and 2020. 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 more aggressive approach once again 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. 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-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-18/
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:20210710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T183152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T183152Z
UID:2889-1625907600-1625918400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Four 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. and even less in 2019 and 2020. 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 more aggressive approach once again 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. 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-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-17-2/
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:20210710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T183152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T191434Z
UID:2015-1625907600-1625918400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Four 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. and even less in 2019 and 2020. 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 more aggressive approach once again 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. 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-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-17/
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:20210627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T184709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T191517Z
UID:2027-1624788000-1624798800@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-3/
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:20210627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T184709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T184709Z
UID:2895-1624788000-1624798800@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-3-2/
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:20210626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T185855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T185855Z
UID:2898-1624701600-1624708800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
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. \nDue to the continuing coronavirus situation in western Mass.\, we will be limiting participation to 10 attendees (in addition to walk leaders)\, and require that all persons wear a mask and remain six feet apart. \nTo sign up for this walk\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com indicating how many people you will have in your party. We will accommodate as many attendees as we can on a first-come first-serve basis. Please check the Broad Brook website (broadbrookcoalition.org) for more information on this programs\, or call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/learn-your-ferns-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:20210626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T185855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T190916Z
UID:2033-1624701600-1624708800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
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. \nDue to the continuing coronavirus situation in western Mass.\, we will be limiting participation to 10 attendees (in addition to walk leaders)\, and require that all persons wear a mask and remain six feet apart. \nTo sign up for this walk\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com indicating how many people you will have in your party. We will accommodate as many attendees as we can on a first-come first-serve basis. Please check the Broad Brook website (broadbrookcoalition.org) for more information on this programs\, or call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/learn-your-ferns/
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:20210619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T182736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T191655Z
UID:2013-1624093200-1624104000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Four years ago we implemented a new approach to controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake called “pull early\,\npull often.” In 2017\, we removed roughly 1\,100 lbs. from the lake but in 2018 the yield was down to 300 lbs. and even less in 2019 and 2020. Though we are pleased with the results\nso far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive approach once again this year. We’ll organize\ncrews 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\nthe help of those who don’t have their own boats. 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-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-16/
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:20210619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T182736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T182736Z
UID:2888-1624093200-1624104000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Four years ago we implemented a new approach to controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake called “pull early\,\npull often.” In 2017\, we removed roughly 1\,100 lbs. from the lake but in 2018 the yield was down to 300 lbs. and even less in 2019 and 2020. Though we are pleased with the results\nso far\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive approach once again this year. We’ll organize\ncrews 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\nthe help of those who don’t have their own boats. 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-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-16-2/
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:20210522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T184404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T191757Z
UID:2025-1621677600-1621684800@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. 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-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:20210522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T184404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T184404Z
UID:2894-1621677600-1621684800@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. 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-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:20210509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T185552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T185552Z
UID:2897-1620554400-1620559800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Spring Understory Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join botanist Connie Parks for a ramble to Fitzgerald Lake on Mother’s Day morning. May is the high season for spring ephemerals\, wildflowers that are visible for short times before overstory trees leaf out. Dwarf ginseng\, for example\, is present above ground for only about 60 days per year. We’ll use a plant list from May 11\, 2013\, to see if and how things have changed on the north shore. Proper footwear is advised\, and thunder cancels. \nConnie is a freelance editor and educator residing in Florence who remembers mudbiking the trails before there was a Broad Brook Coalition or FLCA. \nDue to the continuing coronavirus situation in western Mass.\, we will be limiting participation to 10 attendees (in addition to walk leaders)\, and require that all persons wear a mask and remain six feet apart. \nTo sign up for this walk\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com indicating how many people you will have in your party. We will accommodate as many attendees as we can on a first-come first-serve basis. Please check the Broad Brook website (broadbrookcoalition.org) for more information on this programs\, or call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/spring-understory-walk-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:20210509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T185552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T191835Z
UID:2031-1620554400-1620559800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Spring Understory Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join botanist Connie Parks for a ramble to Fitzgerald Lake on Mother’s Day morning. May is the high season for spring ephemerals\, wildflowers that are visible for short times before overstory trees leaf out. Dwarf ginseng\, for example\, is present above ground for only about 60 days per year. We’ll use a plant list from May 11\, 2013\, to see if and how things have changed on the north shore. Proper footwear is advised\, and thunder cancels. \nConnie is a freelance editor and educator residing in Florence who remembers mudbiking the trails before there was a Broad Brook Coalition or FLCA. \nDue to the continuing coronavirus situation in western Mass.\, we will be limiting participation to 10 attendees (in addition to walk leaders)\, and require that all persons wear a mask and remain six feet apart. \nTo sign up for this walk\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com indicating how many people you will have in your party. We will accommodate as many attendees as we can on a first-come first-serve basis. Please check the Broad Brook website (broadbrookcoalition.org) for more information on this programs\, or call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/spring-understory-walk/
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:20210502T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T185228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T191928Z
UID:2029-1619938800-1619946000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Laura Beltran\, long-time birder and an educator at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary\, will lead this bird walk along Boggy Meadow Road to the Fitzgerald Lake dam. In early May many boreal migrants are passing through our area\, and residents and breeding migrants are establishing territories and beginning to nest. We will look and listen for warblers\, thrushes\, vireos\, swallows\, herons\, and more. Bring binoculars. \nDue to the continuing coronavirus situation in western Mass.\, we will be limiting participation to 10 attendees (in addition to walk leaders)\, and require that all persons wear a mask and remain six feet apart. \nTo sign up for this walk\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com indicating how many people you will have in your party. We will accommodate as many attendees as we can on a first-come first-serve basis. Please check the Broad Brook website (broadbrookcoalition.org) for more information on this programs\, or call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/mid-spring-bird-walk/
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:20210502T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T185228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T185228Z
UID:2896-1619938800-1619946000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Laura Beltran\, long-time birder and an educator at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary\, will lead this bird walk along Boggy Meadow Road to the Fitzgerald Lake dam. In early May many boreal migrants are passing through our area\, and residents and breeding migrants are establishing territories and beginning to nest. We will look and listen for warblers\, thrushes\, vireos\, swallows\, herons\, and more. Bring binoculars. \nDue to the continuing coronavirus situation in western Mass.\, we will be limiting participation to 10 attendees (in addition to walk leaders)\, and require that all persons wear a mask and remain six feet apart. \nTo sign up for this walk\, please send an email to Dave Pritchard at Registrar.BroadBrookCoalition@gmail.com indicating how many people you will have in your party. We will accommodate as many attendees as we can on a first-come first-serve basis. Please check the Broad Brook website (broadbrookcoalition.org) for more information on this programs\, or call Dave Pritchard (413-268-3668) or Dick Wynne (413-584-7930).
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/mid-spring-bird-walk-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:20210501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T184136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T184136Z
UID:2893-1619859600-1619870400@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. 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 Dick Wynne at 584-7930.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-shrubland-habitat-and-native-plants-3-2/
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:20210501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110205
CREATED:20210420T184136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T192014Z
UID:2023-1619859600-1619870400@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. 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 Dick Wynne at 584-7930.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-shrubland-habitat-and-native-plants-3/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR