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SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Two years ago we implemented a new approach to controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake called “pull early\, pull often.” In 2017\, we removed roughly 1\,100 lbs. from the lake but in 2018 the yield was down to 300 lbs.\, so we believe the new protocol is effective. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our more aggressive approach this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks though we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. \nIf interested\, contact Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-8-2/
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:20190727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190302T204516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T205019Z
UID:1494-1564218000-1564228800@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-8/
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:20190720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T191415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T191415Z
UID:2874-1563613200-1563620400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Forest Shrubs and Plants of the Forest Floor
DESCRIPTION:Led by Molly Hale\nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance \nWe naturally tend to look up when we’re in a forest\, toward the grandeur of the canopy\, but there’s an interesting and often overlooked world at our feet as well. Join naturalist Molly Hale for a tour of the forest floor\, where a rich variety of plants have adapted to low levels of light and a range of soil conditions and microclimates. From low-growing shrubs and wildflowers to ferns\, vines\, mosses\, and more\, we’ll learn to appreciate a part of the forest that most of us routinely walk through without giving it the attention it deserves.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-forest-shrubs-and-plants-of-the-forest-floor-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:20190720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T191415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T191415Z
UID:1546-1563613200-1563620400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Forest Shrubs and Plants of the Forest Floor
DESCRIPTION:Led by Molly Hale\nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance \nWe naturally tend to look up when we’re in a forest\, toward the grandeur of the canopy\, but there’s an interesting and often overlooked world at our feet as well. Join naturalist Molly Hale for a tour of the forest floor\, where a rich variety of plants have adapted to low levels of light and a range of soil conditions and microclimates. From low-growing shrubs and wildflowers to ferns\, vines\, mosses\, and more\, we’ll learn to appreciate a part of the forest that most of us routinely walk through without giving it the attention it deserves.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-forest-shrubs-and-plants-of-the-forest-floor/
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:20190710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T191057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T191057Z
UID:2873-1562752800-1562760000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Led by Tom Gagnon\nMeet at Cooke Ave. entrance \nJoin naturalist\, birder\, and butterfly enthusiast Tom Gagnon in search of the rare DION SKIPPER and other butterflies around Fitzgerald Lake. We will meet at the Cooke Ave. entrance (the Moose Lodge parking lot) and hike along Boggy Meadow Rd. to the dam\, where grasses and wildflowers form good butterfly habitat. The Dion Skipper is on the list of rare or uncommon resident Massachusetts butterflies. It was found at Fitzgerald Lake a decade ago and has been spotted intermittently since then. \nClose-focus binoculars will be a help\, if you have them. Bug spray and water are a good idea. Please\, no nets. \nFor more information contact Tom at 413-584-6353.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-butterflies-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:20190710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T191057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T191057Z
UID:1544-1562752800-1562760000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Led by Tom Gagnon\nMeet at Cooke Ave. entrance \nJoin naturalist\, birder\, and butterfly enthusiast Tom Gagnon in search of the rare DION SKIPPER and other butterflies around Fitzgerald Lake. We will meet at the Cooke Ave. entrance (the Moose Lodge parking lot) and hike along Boggy Meadow Rd. to the dam\, where grasses and wildflowers form good butterfly habitat. The Dion Skipper is on the list of rare or uncommon resident Massachusetts butterflies. It was found at Fitzgerald Lake a decade ago and has been spotted intermittently since then. \nClose-focus binoculars will be a help\, if you have them. Bug spray and water are a good idea. Please\, no nets. \nFor more information contact Tom at 413-584-6353.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-butterflies/
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:20190706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190302T203755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T205233Z
UID:1489-1562403600-1562414400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Two years ago we implemented a new approach to controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake called “pull early\, pull often.” In 2017\, we removed roughly 1\,100 lbs. from the lake but in 2018 the yield was down to 300 lbs.\, so we believe the new protocol is effective. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our more aggressive approach this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks though we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. \nIf interested\, contact Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-7/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190302T203755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T203755Z
UID:2864-1562403600-1562414400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Two years ago we implemented a new approach to controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake called “pull early\, pull often.” In 2017\, we removed roughly 1\,100 lbs. from the lake but in 2018 the yield was down to 300 lbs.\, so we believe the new protocol is effective. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our more aggressive approach this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks though we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. \nIf interested\, contact Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-7-2/
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:20190623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190302T203340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T204012Z
UID:1484-1561284000-1561294800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Invasives on Boggy Meadow Road
DESCRIPTION:The margins of roads provide excellent habitat for the growth of invasive plants. We have surveyed and located many patches of invasives along Boggy Meadow Road\, which connects the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue with the Fitzgerald Lake dam. We will work our way along the road\, removing invasive plants such as multiflora rose\, Asiatic bittersweet\, autumn olive and non-native honeysuckle by hand: pulling\, cutting and digging. Tools will be provided\, but if you care to bring clippers\, pruning saws and lopping shears\, it would be a help. And don’t forget gloves\, sunscreen and insect repellent. \nMeet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot. \nContact Bob Zimmermann at 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/removal-of-invasives-on-boggy-meadow-road/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190302T203340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T203340Z
UID:2862-1561284000-1561294800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Invasives on Boggy Meadow Road
DESCRIPTION:The margins of roads provide excellent habitat for the growth of invasive plants. We have surveyed and located many patches of invasives along Boggy Meadow Road\, which connects the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue with the Fitzgerald Lake dam. We will work our way along the road\, removing invasive plants such as multiflora rose\, Asiatic bittersweet\, autumn olive and non-native honeysuckle by hand: pulling\, cutting and digging. Tools will be provided\, but if you care to bring clippers\, pruning saws and lopping shears\, it would be a help. And don’t forget gloves\, sunscreen and insect repellent. \nMeet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot. \nContact Bob Zimmermann at 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/removal-of-invasives-on-boggy-meadow-road-2/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190302T203548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T205309Z
UID:1486-1560589200-1560600000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Two years ago we implemented a new approach to controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake called “pull early\, pull often.” In 2017\, we removed roughly 1\,100 lbs. from the lake but in 2018 the yield was down to 300 lbs.\, so we believe the new protocol is effective. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our more aggressive approach this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks though we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. \nIf interested\, contact Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-6/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190302T203548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T203548Z
UID:2863-1560589200-1560600000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Two years ago we implemented a new approach to controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake called “pull early\, pull often.” In 2017\, we removed roughly 1\,100 lbs. from the lake but in 2018 the yield was down to 300 lbs.\, so we believe the new protocol is effective. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our more aggressive approach this year. We’ll organize crews in late May\, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks though we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. \nIf interested\, contact Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-6-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T190906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T191127Z
UID:1542-1559383200-1559390400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Improve Your Nature Photography
DESCRIPTION:Led by Michael Jacobson-Hardy\nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance \nA walk in nature is always inspiring\, but capturing that feeling with a camera is not always so easy. Join photographer and film teacher Michael Jacobson-Hardy on a walk at the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area to learn techniques for taking better pictures outdoors. Michael will discuss such topics as close-ups vs. distant shots\, how different light conditions will affect the image\, and how to edit your pictures using different types of software. All skill levels and camera formats are welcome\, including cell phones and point-and-shoot. It’s not the camera that makes a great picture\, but rather the mind and eye of the photographer. \nMichael is the author of the recently published Walking with Thoreau\, combining nature photography with excerpts from Thoreau’s writings.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-improve-your-nature-photography/
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:20190601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T190906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T190906Z
UID:2872-1559383200-1559390400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Improve Your Nature Photography
DESCRIPTION:Led by Michael Jacobson-Hardy\nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance \nA walk in nature is always inspiring\, but capturing that feeling with a camera is not always so easy. Join photographer and film teacher Michael Jacobson-Hardy on a walk at the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area to learn techniques for taking better pictures outdoors. Michael will discuss such topics as close-ups vs. distant shots\, how different light conditions will affect the image\, and how to edit your pictures using different types of software. All skill levels and camera formats are welcome\, including cell phones and point-and-shoot. It’s not the camera that makes a great picture\, but rather the mind and eye of the photographer. \nMichael is the author of the recently published Walking with Thoreau\, combining nature photography with excerpts from Thoreau’s writings.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-improve-your-nature-photography-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:20190525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190302T203208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T203208Z
UID:2861-1558778400-1558785600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Annual Cleanup at the North Farms Road Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Each year we devote one day in the spring to cleaning up the North Farms Road entrance to the FLCA including clearing winter debris from the path to the bridge and boardwalk\, picking up trash in the parking lot\, and removing by hand invasive plants such as garlic mustard\, Japanese knotweed and multiflora rose in the adjoining woods. Please help us spruce up this heavily used route to the conservation area. \nContact: Dick Wynne at 584-7930.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/annual-cleanup-at-the-north-farms-road-entrance-2/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190302T203208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T203623Z
UID:1482-1558778400-1558785600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Annual Cleanup at the North Farms Road Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Each year we devote one day in the spring to cleaning up the North Farms Road entrance to the FLCA including clearing winter debris from the path to the bridge and boardwalk\, picking up trash in the parking lot\, and removing by hand invasive plants such as garlic mustard\, Japanese knotweed and multiflora rose in the adjoining woods. Please help us spruce up this heavily used route to the conservation area. \nContact: Dick Wynne at 584-7930.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/annual-cleanup-at-the-north-farms-road-entrance/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190302T202931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T202931Z
UID:2860-1558256400-1558267200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Shrubland Habitat and Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Several years ago\, we established three ‘islands’ of native shrubs in Cooke’s Pasture to provide food and habitat for shrubland birds and small mammals. We return every year to prune the shrubs\, cut back competing undergrowth\, and replace plants that have not survived the winter. Tools will be provided\, though additional clippers are always welcome. Wear long pants and bring along your favorite insect repellent. \nMeet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue at 8:30 a.m. or at the Fitzgerald Lake dam at 9:00 a.m. \nContact: Bruce Hart at 413-268-9391.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-shrubland-habitat-and-native-plants-2-2/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190302T202931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T020000Z
UID:1480-1558256400-1558267200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Shrubland Habitat and Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Several years ago\, we established three ‘islands’ of native shrubs in Cooke’s Pasture to provide food and habitat for shrubland birds and small mammals. We return every year to prune the shrubs\, cut back competing undergrowth\, and replace plants that have not survived the winter. Tools will be provided\, though additional clippers are always welcome. Wear long pants and bring along your favorite insect repellent. \nMeet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue at 8:30 a.m. or at the Fitzgerald Lake dam at 9:00 a.m. \nContact: Bruce Hart at 413-268-9391.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-shrubland-habitat-and-native-plants-2/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T190656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T191201Z
UID:1540-1558173600-1558180800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Trees and the Forest
DESCRIPTION:Led by Bob Leverett\nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance \nForests may feel timeless as you walk through them\, but they are complex\, dynamic ecosystems\, and each has its own distinct history. Join Bob Leverett for an examination of the New England forest as represented in the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area. We’ll learn to identify individual species while also observing the successional past of the forest as a whole. Among other things\, Bob will explain how trees are measured\, how forests are aged\, and how forested sites are documented for purposes of study and preservation. \nBob is a co-founder of the Eastern Native Tree Society and an expert on old-growth forests of the eastern U.S.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-trees-and-the-forest/
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:20190518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T190656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T190656Z
UID:2871-1558173600-1558180800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Trees and the Forest
DESCRIPTION:Led by Bob Leverett\nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance \nForests may feel timeless as you walk through them\, but they are complex\, dynamic ecosystems\, and each has its own distinct history. Join Bob Leverett for an examination of the New England forest as represented in the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area. We’ll learn to identify individual species while also observing the successional past of the forest as a whole. Among other things\, Bob will explain how trees are measured\, how forests are aged\, and how forested sites are documented for purposes of study and preservation. \nBob is a co-founder of the Eastern Native Tree Society and an expert on old-growth forests of the eastern U.S.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-trees-and-the-forest-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:20190511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T190542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T191220Z
UID:1538-1557568800-1557576000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Walk
DESCRIPTION:Led by Brad Timm\nSaturday\, May 11\nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance \nFitzgerald 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. \nAll ages are welcome and encouraged! \nBrad Timm is a wildlife biologist and BBC board member who has conducted amphibian research (typically centered around vernal pools) in New England for over 15 years.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/vernal-pool-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:20190511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T190542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T190542Z
UID:2870-1557568800-1557576000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Walk
DESCRIPTION:Led by Brad Timm\nSaturday\, May 11\nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance \nFitzgerald 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. \nAll ages are welcome and encouraged! \nBrad Timm is a wildlife biologist and BBC board member who has conducted amphibian research (typically centered around vernal pools) in New England for over 15 years.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/vernal-pool-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:20190504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T190357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T190357Z
UID:2869-1556994600-1557001800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Beavers at Nightfall
DESCRIPTION:Led by Laura Beltran\n(rain date Sun. 5/5)\nMeet at Cooke Ave. entrance \nEarly evening is the ideal time to observe beaver activity. We’ll meet at the Cooke Ave. entrance (former Moose Lodge parking lot) and take a walk along Boggy Meadow Rd.\, with a short off-trail segment\, to a place where beavers have recently built a pair of dams and established an active lodge. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the dynamic process of how a woodland is transformed into a wetland once beavers take up residence. \nSuitable for adults and families. Binoculars and shoes for possibly wet\, muddy conditions are recommended. \nLaura Tate Beltran is a teacher/naturalist at Arcadia Sanctuary in Easthampton.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-beavers-at-nightfall-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:20190504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T190357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T191243Z
UID:1536-1556994600-1557001800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Beavers at Nightfall
DESCRIPTION:Led by Laura Beltran\n(rain date Sun. 5/5)\nMeet at Cooke Ave. entrance \nEarly evening is the ideal time to observe beaver activity. We’ll meet at the Cooke Ave. entrance (former Moose Lodge parking lot) and take a walk along Boggy Meadow Rd.\, with a short off-trail segment\, to a place where beavers have recently built a pair of dams and established an active lodge. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the dynamic process of how a woodland is transformed into a wetland once beavers take up residence. \nSuitable for adults and families. Binoculars and shoes for possibly wet\, muddy conditions are recommended. \nLaura Tate Beltran is a teacher/naturalist at Arcadia Sanctuary in Easthampton.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-beavers-at-nightfall/
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:20190427T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T190140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T190140Z
UID:2868-1556348400-1556355600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Led by Marcia Merithew and Betsy Higgins\n(rain date Sun. 4/28)\nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance \nSpring is in the air –time to get out and go birding! At this time of year residents and returning migrants alike are bursting with song as they busy themselves with the urgent task of finding mates and building nests. Join Hampshire Bird Club’s Marcia Merithew and Betsy Higgins as we walk through forest and wetland habitats and continue on to the more open spaces of the dam and Cooke’s Pasture. Probable sightings include swallows\, thrushes\, woodpeckers\, vireos\, and early warblers as well as herons\, ducks\, and geese. \nSuitable for all ages and skill levels. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/spring-bird-walk-3/
LOCATION:North Farms Road entrance to FLCA\, 61 North Farms Road\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20190408T190140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T191301Z
UID:1534-1556348400-1556355600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Led by Marcia Merithew and Betsy Higgins\n(rain date Sun. 4/28)\nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance \nSpring is in the air –time to get out and go birding! At this time of year residents and returning migrants alike are bursting with song as they busy themselves with the urgent task of finding mates and building nests. Join Hampshire Bird Club’s Marcia Merithew and Betsy Higgins as we walk through forest and wetland habitats and continue on to the more open spaces of the dam and Cooke’s Pasture. Probable sightings include swallows\, thrushes\, woodpeckers\, vireos\, and early warblers as well as herons\, ducks\, and geese. \nSuitable for all ages and skill levels. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/spring-bird-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;VALUE=DATE:20181127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181128
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20181119T003227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T003227Z
UID:2859-1543276800-1543363199@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Support BBC on Giving Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Please remember to support Broad Brook Coalition and other Pioneer Valley organizations on #ValleyGivingTuesday. Broad Brook Coalition provides management and stewardship for Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area for the City of Northampton\, Massachusetts.\n\n\n \n\n\nMake your gift at this URL.\n\n\nhttps://secure.qgiv.com/for/brobrocoa/\n\n\n \n\n\nMany thanks to all!
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/support-bbc-on-giving-tuesday-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181128
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20181119T003227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T204850Z
UID:1438-1543276800-1543363199@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Support BBC on Giving Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Please remember to support Broad Brook Coalition and other Pioneer Valley organizations on #ValleyGivingTuesday. Broad Brook Coalition provides management and stewardship for Fitzgerald Lake Conservation area for the City of Northampton\, Massachusetts.\n\n\n \n\n\nMake your gift at this URL.\n\n\nhttps://secure.qgiv.com/for/brobrocoa/\n\n\n \n\n\nMany thanks to all!
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/support-bbc-on-giving-tuesday/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20180914T001938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T001938Z
UID:2857-1541349000-1541358000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:BBC 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Broad Brook Coalition 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting\nSchedule: \n\n4:30pm Social and Refreshments\n5:15pm Business meeting\n5:45pm Kathie Fiveash poetry reading from her new *book of poems about Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area\n6pm Featured speaker Laurie Sanders on History of Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area\n\n*Kathie Fiveash will have copies of her book of poems available for sale with proceeds going to Broad Brook Coalition for cash or check.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/bbc-30th-anniversary-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Florence Civic Center\, 90 Park Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T133614
CREATED:20180914T001938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181013T104623Z
UID:1386-1541349000-1541358000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:BBC 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Broad Brook Coalition 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting\nSchedule: \n\n4:30pm Social and Refreshments\n5:15pm Business meeting\n5:45pm Kathie Fiveash poetry reading from her new *book of poems about Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area\n6pm Featured speaker Laurie Sanders on History of Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area\n\n*Kathie Fiveash will have copies of her book of poems available for sale with proceeds going to Broad Brook Coalition for cash or check.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/bbc-30th-anniversary-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Florence Civic Center\, 90 Park Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR