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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260802T211042
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260802T211042
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260802T211042
CREATED:20201106T210157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T211759Z
UID:1958-1604854800-1604862000@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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260802T211042
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260802T211042
CREATED:20200920T225655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200920T225655Z
UID:1953-1601805600-1601812800@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/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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:20260802T211042
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
END:VCALENDAR