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SUMMARY:Broad Brook Coalition annual meeting
DESCRIPTION:After a brief business meeting\, Paul Barten will present the keynote address \nAdding Two Terms to the IPAT Equation: \nEffective Individual and Community Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change \n Dr. Barten is Professor in the Department of Environmental Conservation at UMass \nThere will be an election of 3 members to the Board of Directors in a virtual poll during the business meeting. \nOwing to the coronavirus pandemic\, the annual meeting will be virtual. The link to the meeting can be obtained by emailing info@broadbrookcoalition.org
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/broad-brook-coalition-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20201106T210157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T210157Z
UID:2887-1604854800-1604862000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Broad Brook Coalition annual meeting
DESCRIPTION:After a brief business meeting\, Paul Barten will present the keynote address \nAdding Two Terms to the IPAT Equation: \nEffective Individual and Community Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change \n Dr. Barten is Professor in the Department of Environmental Conservation at UMass \nThere will be an election of 3 members to the Board of Directors in a virtual poll during the business meeting. \nOwing to the coronavirus pandemic\, the annual meeting will be virtual. The link to the meeting can be obtained by emailing info@broadbrookcoalition.org
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/broad-brook-coalition-annual-meeting-2-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200920T225655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200920T225655Z
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SUMMARY:Removal of Invasives on Boggy Meadow Road (Rescheduled)
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 appreciated. And don’t forget your gloves. 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-rescheduled/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200920T225655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200920T225655Z
UID:2886-1601805600-1601812800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Removal of Invasives on Boggy Meadow Road (Rescheduled)
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 appreciated. And don’t forget your gloves. 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-rescheduled-2/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200625T191647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T191647Z
UID:2885-1601110800-1601121600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:Due your water chestnut pulling efforts at Fitz Lake this summer\, we’ve decided to cancel the pull tentatively scheduled for September 26. Dick Wynne did a thorough survey of the lake earlier this week and was unable to come up with a single rosette! That\, together with the fact that we only got 5 lbs two weeks ago\, suggests that we’ve done all we can this summer. As you’ll see from the attached summary\, this year’s total yield was a little more than last year’s. I’m not sure why we didn’t see another decrease but there are many possible explanations: better germination\, more favorable weather\, or simply because you folks did a very thorough and efficient job. That said\, I hope you can join us once again in 2021! \nThree 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 in 2019\, 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 more aggressive approach once again this year. We’ll organize crews and begin pulling in 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. Masks will be required while on land. 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-15-2/
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:20200926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200625T191647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200920T225505Z
UID:1740-1601110800-1601121600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:Due your water chestnut pulling efforts at Fitz Lake this summer\, we’ve decided to cancel the pull tentatively scheduled for September 26. Dick Wynne did a thorough survey of the lake earlier this week and was unable to come up with a single rosette! That\, together with the fact that we only got 5 lbs two weeks ago\, suggests that we’ve done all we can this summer. As you’ll see from the attached summary\, this year’s total yield was a little more than last year’s. I’m not sure why we didn’t see another decrease but there are many possible explanations: better germination\, more favorable weather\, or simply because you folks did a very thorough and efficient job. That said\, I hope you can join us once again in 2021! \nThree 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 in 2019\, 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 more aggressive approach once again this year. We’ll organize crews and begin pulling in 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. Masks will be required while on land. 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-15/
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:20200905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200625T191454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T191454Z
UID:2884-1599296400-1599307200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:Three 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 in 2019\, 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 more aggressive approach once again this year. We’ll organize crews and begin pulling in 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. Masks will be required while on land. 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-14-2/
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:20200905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200625T191454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T152849Z
UID:1738-1599296400-1599307200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:Three 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 in 2019\, 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 more aggressive approach once again this year. We’ll organize crews and begin pulling in 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. Masks will be required while on land. 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-14/
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:20200808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200625T191151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T191151Z
UID:2883-1596877200-1596888000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:Three 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 in 2019\, 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 more aggressive approach once again this year. We’ll organize crews and begin pulling in 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. Masks will be required while on land. 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-13-2/
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:20200808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200625T191151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T000419Z
UID:1736-1596877200-1596888000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:Three 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 in 2019\, 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 more aggressive approach once again this year. We’ll organize crews and begin pulling in 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. Masks will be required while on land. 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-13/
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:20200711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200625T190958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T190958Z
UID:2882-1594458000-1594468800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Three 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 in 2019\, 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 more aggressive approach once again this year. We’ll organize crews and begin pulling in 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. Masks will be required while on land. 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-12-2/
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:20200711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200625T190958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T190958Z
UID:1734-1594458000-1594468800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Three 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 in 2019\, 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 more aggressive approach once again this year. We’ll organize crews and begin pulling in 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. Masks will be required while on land. 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-12/
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:20200628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200615T004312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T004312Z
UID:2881-1593338400-1593349200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Removal of Invasives on Boggy Meadow Road
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled because of the weather.  It will be rescheduled for a later date.  \nThe 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 appreciated. And don’t forget gloves\, sunscreen\, insect repellent and face masks. 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-2-2/
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:20200628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200615T004312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200628T005204Z
UID:1731-1593338400-1593349200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled: Removal of Invasives on Boggy Meadow Road
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled because of the weather.  It will be rescheduled for a later date.  \nThe 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 appreciated. And don’t forget gloves\, sunscreen\, insect repellent and face masks. 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-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:20200620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200615T003941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T003941Z
UID:1728-1592643600-1592654400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Three 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 in 2019\, 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 more aggressive approach once again this year. We’ll organize crews and begin pulling in 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. Masks will be required while on land. 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-11/
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:20200620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200615T003941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T003941Z
UID:2880-1592643600-1592654400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Three 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 in 2019\, 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 more aggressive approach once again this year. We’ll organize crews and begin pulling in 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. Masks will be required while on land. 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-11-2/
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:20200222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200210T112653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T112653Z
UID:1634-1582360200-1582367400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Winter Woods Walk
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist Molly Hale will lead this walk to explore the ecotone between flooded wetland and adjacent forest\, looking for signs of animal activity and winter survival strategies. We’ll walk along Boggy Meadow Rd. to the beaver pond\, then head off-trail to follow the contours of the terrain. Be prepared for muddy and/or icy conditions. Proper footgear is a must! Meet at the Cooke Ave. entrance to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area. \nFor more information\, contact Dave Pritchard\, 413-268-3668.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/winter-woods-walk/
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:20200222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20200210T112653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T112653Z
UID:2879-1582360200-1582367400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Winter Woods Walk
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist Molly Hale will lead this walk to explore the ecotone between flooded wetland and adjacent forest\, looking for signs of animal activity and winter survival strategies. We’ll walk along Boggy Meadow Rd. to the beaver pond\, then head off-trail to follow the contours of the terrain. Be prepared for muddy and/or icy conditions. Proper footgear is a must! Meet at the Cooke Ave. entrance to Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area. \nFor more information\, contact Dave Pritchard\, 413-268-3668.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/winter-woods-walk-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:20191103T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20190914T194113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T121829Z
UID:1592-1572799500-1572807600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Broad Brook Coalition Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Toni Lynn Morelli\n“Climate Change in Your Backyard”\n(The impact of climate change on species distribution.) \n \nCome hear about how climate is changing in western Massachusetts and the ecological consequences of those changes\, including more pests and less maple syrup. \nToni Lyn Morelli works for the U.S. Geological Survey Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center and is Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Massachusetts. She uses modeling\, genetics\, and field methods to understand and facilitate natural resource management and conservation efforts in the face of climate and land use change\, especially in New England. Previously she did work on climate change adaptation and conservation in the Sierra Nevada\, the Democratic Republic of Congo\, and Madagascar. \n4:45 pm – Refreshments and conversation\n5:30 pm – Business meeting\n6:00 pm – Keynote presentation \nCurrent and new BBC members welcome \nSnacks and cider to be served
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/broad-brook-coalition-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Florence Civic Center\, 90 Park Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20190914T194113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190914T194113Z
UID:2878-1572799500-1572807600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Broad Brook Coalition Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Toni Lynn Morelli\n“Climate Change in Your Backyard”\n(The impact of climate change on species distribution.) \n \nCome hear about how climate is changing in western Massachusetts and the ecological consequences of those changes\, including more pests and less maple syrup. \nToni Lyn Morelli works for the U.S. Geological Survey Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center and is Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Massachusetts. She uses modeling\, genetics\, and field methods to understand and facilitate natural resource management and conservation efforts in the face of climate and land use change\, especially in New England. Previously she did work on climate change adaptation and conservation in the Sierra Nevada\, the Democratic Republic of Congo\, and Madagascar. \n4:45 pm – Refreshments and conversation\n5:30 pm – Business meeting\n6:00 pm – Keynote presentation \nCurrent and new BBC members welcome \nSnacks and cider to be served
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/broad-brook-coalition-annual-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Florence Civic Center\, 90 Park Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20190408T191533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T191533Z
UID:2875-1569070800-1569078000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Insect Tracks and Signs
DESCRIPTION:Led by Charley Eiseman\n(Rain date Sun. 9/22)\nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance \nInsects are extremely specialized in their habits\, and because of this it is often possible to learn which ones are around us just by noticing the characteristic patterns and objects they create as they go about their lives. Participants will search for signs such as egg cases\, cocoons\, webs\, burrows\, droppings\, galls\, leaf mines\, and the various ways insects nibble\, fold\, roll\, and tie leaves. Learning about insects through studying these signs will give participants a new appreciation for their complexity\, diversity\, and interrelationships with other living things. \nCharley is a freelance naturalist based in western Massachusetts and conducts plant and wildlife surveys throughout New England. He is the lead author of the field guide Tracks & Sign of Insects and Other Invertebrates and writes an insect-themed blog\, “BugTracks.”
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-insect-tracks-and-signs-2-2/
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:20190921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20190408T191533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T191533Z
UID:1548-1569070800-1569078000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Insect Tracks and Signs
DESCRIPTION:Led by Charley Eiseman\n(Rain date Sun. 9/22)\nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance \nInsects are extremely specialized in their habits\, and because of this it is often possible to learn which ones are around us just by noticing the characteristic patterns and objects they create as they go about their lives. Participants will search for signs such as egg cases\, cocoons\, webs\, burrows\, droppings\, galls\, leaf mines\, and the various ways insects nibble\, fold\, roll\, and tie leaves. Learning about insects through studying these signs will give participants a new appreciation for their complexity\, diversity\, and interrelationships with other living things. \nCharley is a freelance naturalist based in western Massachusetts and conducts plant and wildlife surveys throughout New England. He is the lead author of the field guide Tracks & Sign of Insects and Other Invertebrates and writes an insect-themed blog\, “BugTracks.”
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-insect-tracks-and-signs-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:20190914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20190302T204733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T204733Z
UID:2867-1568451600-1568462400@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-10-2/
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:20190914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20190302T204733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T205123Z
UID:1498-1568451600-1568462400@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-10/
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:20190912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20190829T200136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T200136Z
UID:2877-1568313000-1568320200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Northampton City Council Candidate Forums on Climate and Environment
DESCRIPTION:There is growing awareness that climate disruption is a crisis that requires our immediate attention. On the municipal level\, a great deal needs to be done\, not only to be part of the solution\, but to show leadership to other towns and cities about what meaningful actions can be taken locally. For these reasons\, it is important to know the positions of the candidates running for the Northampton City Council on our city’s role in addressing these issues. Two forums (one on Sept 11 and one on Sept 12)\, will be held to give constituents a chance to hear from city council candidates on crucial climate and environmental issues. The forums are focused on seats with more than one candidate running\, and those with single candidates running unopposed but who have not been on city council and are therefore not well known to voters. \nSpecific information is given below. \nSept 11\, 2019:\nLocation: Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St.\n6:30-7:20pm Ward 1 candidates forum- Andrew Smith and Michael Quinlan Jr\n(7:20-7:30pm transition)\n7:30-8:20pm Ward 2 (Karen Foster) & Ward 4 (John Thorpe) forum \nSept 12\, 2019:\nLocation: Lathrop Community Room\, 1 Shallowbrook Ln.\n6:30-7:20pm Ward 5 candidates forum- Alexander Jarrett & David Murphy\n(7:20-7:30pm transition)\n7:30-8:30pm Ward 7 candidates forum- Hanuman Goleman\, Penny Geiss\, & Rachel Maiore\nForum cosponsors: Climate Action Now\, Western Mass; Massachusetts Sierra Club; Appalachian Mountain Club; Northampton Mothers Out Front; Broad Brook Coalition; 2degreesatgreenneighbors.earth; Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways; Mill River Greenway Initiative; Northampton/Florence Unitarian Universalist Climate Action Group; Tikkun Olam Committee of B’nai Israel; League of Women Voters; Succeeding Without Additional Pipelines (SWAP); Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership; Co-op Power; Western MA Medicare for All; MA Audubon; Sunrise Northampton; Grow Food Northampton; Kestrel Land Trust.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/northampton-city-council-candidate-forums-on-climate-and-environment-2-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20190829T200136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T200136Z
UID:1586-1568313000-1568320200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Northampton City Council Candidate Forums on Climate and Environment
DESCRIPTION:There is growing awareness that climate disruption is a crisis that requires our immediate attention. On the municipal level\, a great deal needs to be done\, not only to be part of the solution\, but to show leadership to other towns and cities about what meaningful actions can be taken locally. For these reasons\, it is important to know the positions of the candidates running for the Northampton City Council on our city’s role in addressing these issues. Two forums (one on Sept 11 and one on Sept 12)\, will be held to give constituents a chance to hear from city council candidates on crucial climate and environmental issues. The forums are focused on seats with more than one candidate running\, and those with single candidates running unopposed but who have not been on city council and are therefore not well known to voters. \nSpecific information is given below. \nSept 11\, 2019:\nLocation: Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St.\n6:30-7:20pm Ward 1 candidates forum- Andrew Smith and Michael Quinlan Jr\n(7:20-7:30pm transition)\n7:30-8:20pm Ward 2 (Karen Foster) & Ward 4 (John Thorpe) forum \nSept 12\, 2019:\nLocation: Lathrop Community Room\, 1 Shallowbrook Ln.\n6:30-7:20pm Ward 5 candidates forum- Alexander Jarrett & David Murphy\n(7:20-7:30pm transition)\n7:30-8:30pm Ward 7 candidates forum- Hanuman Goleman\, Penny Geiss\, & Rachel Maiore\nForum cosponsors: Climate Action Now\, Western Mass; Massachusetts Sierra Club; Appalachian Mountain Club; Northampton Mothers Out Front; Broad Brook Coalition; 2degreesatgreenneighbors.earth; Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways; Mill River Greenway Initiative; Northampton/Florence Unitarian Universalist Climate Action Group; Tikkun Olam Committee of B’nai Israel; League of Women Voters; Succeeding Without Additional Pipelines (SWAP); Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership; Co-op Power; Western MA Medicare for All; MA Audubon; Sunrise Northampton; Grow Food Northampton; Kestrel Land Trust.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/northampton-city-council-candidate-forums-on-climate-and-environment-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20190829T195903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T195903Z
UID:2876-1568226600-1568233800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Northampton City Council Candidate Forums on Climate and Environment
DESCRIPTION:There is growing awareness that climate disruption is a crisis that requires our immediate attention. On the municipal level\, a great deal needs to be done\, not only to be part of the solution\, but to show leadership to other towns and cities about what meaningful actions can be taken locally. For these reasons\, it is important to know the positions of the candidates running for the Northampton City Council on our city’s role in addressing these issues. Two forums (one on Sept 11 and one on Sept 12)\, will be held to give constituents a chance to hear from city council candidates on crucial climate and environmental issues. The forums are focused on seats with more than one candidate running\, and those with single candidates running unopposed but who have not been on city council and are therefore not well known to voters. \nSpecific information is given below. \nSept 11\, 2019:\nLocation: Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St.\n6:30-7:20pm Ward 1 candidates forum- Andrew Smith and Michael Quinlan Jr\n(7:20-7:30pm transition)\n7:30-8:20pm Ward 2 (Karen Foster) & Ward 4 (John Thorpe) forum \nSept 12\, 2019:\nLocation: Lathrop Community Room\, 1 Shallowbrook Ln.\n6:30-7:20pm Ward 5 candidates forum- Alexander Jarrett & David Murphy\n(7:20-7:30pm transition)\n7:30-8:30pm Ward 7 candidates forum- Hanuman Goleman\, Penny Geiss\, & Rachel Maiore\nForum cosponsors: Climate Action Now\, Western Mass; Massachusetts Sierra Club; Appalachian Mountain Club; Northampton Mothers Out Front; Broad Brook Coalition; 2degreesatgreenneighbors.earth; Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways; Mill River Greenway Initiative; Northampton/Florence Unitarian Universalist Climate Action Group; Tikkun Olam Committee of B’nai Israel; League of Women Voters; Succeeding Without Additional Pipelines (SWAP); Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership; Co-op Power; Western MA Medicare for All; MA Audubon; Sunrise Northampton; Grow Food Northampton; Kestrel Land Trust.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/northampton-city-council-candidate-forums-on-climate-and-environment-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20190829T195903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T200019Z
UID:1584-1568226600-1568233800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Northampton City Council Candidate Forums on Climate and Environment
DESCRIPTION:There is growing awareness that climate disruption is a crisis that requires our immediate attention. On the municipal level\, a great deal needs to be done\, not only to be part of the solution\, but to show leadership to other towns and cities about what meaningful actions can be taken locally. For these reasons\, it is important to know the positions of the candidates running for the Northampton City Council on our city’s role in addressing these issues. Two forums (one on Sept 11 and one on Sept 12)\, will be held to give constituents a chance to hear from city council candidates on crucial climate and environmental issues. The forums are focused on seats with more than one candidate running\, and those with single candidates running unopposed but who have not been on city council and are therefore not well known to voters. \nSpecific information is given below. \nSept 11\, 2019:\nLocation: Northampton Senior Center\, 67 Conz St.\n6:30-7:20pm Ward 1 candidates forum- Andrew Smith and Michael Quinlan Jr\n(7:20-7:30pm transition)\n7:30-8:20pm Ward 2 (Karen Foster) & Ward 4 (John Thorpe) forum \nSept 12\, 2019:\nLocation: Lathrop Community Room\, 1 Shallowbrook Ln.\n6:30-7:20pm Ward 5 candidates forum- Alexander Jarrett & David Murphy\n(7:20-7:30pm transition)\n7:30-8:30pm Ward 7 candidates forum- Hanuman Goleman\, Penny Geiss\, & Rachel Maiore\nForum cosponsors: Climate Action Now\, Western Mass; Massachusetts Sierra Club; Appalachian Mountain Club; Northampton Mothers Out Front; Broad Brook Coalition; 2degreesatgreenneighbors.earth; Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways; Mill River Greenway Initiative; Northampton/Florence Unitarian Universalist Climate Action Group; Tikkun Olam Committee of B’nai Israel; League of Women Voters; Succeeding Without Additional Pipelines (SWAP); Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership; Co-op Power; Western MA Medicare for All; MA Audubon; Sunrise Northampton; Grow Food Northampton; Kestrel Land Trust.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/northampton-city-council-candidate-forums-on-climate-and-environment/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20190302T204629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T204629Z
UID:2866-1566032400-1566043200@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-9-2/
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:20190817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122344
CREATED:20190302T204629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T205050Z
UID:1496-1566032400-1566043200@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-9/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR