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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T130000
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CREATED:20181024T225906Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Tree Walk with Bob Leverett at FLCA
DESCRIPTION:by Bob Leverett \nJoin Bob Leverett\, co-founder of the Native Tree Society\, for a walk through the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area to learn about our eastern woodlands. The leaves may have mostly fallen\, but trees can still be identified by their bark\, their buds\, their shape\, and their habitat. And once identified\, each species tells us something more about the history and ecology of the forest it grows in. The walk is free and suitable for all ages. Dress warmly!
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/autumn-tree-walk-with-bob-leverett-at-flca-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:20181027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20181024T225906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T204859Z
UID:1425-1540638000-1540645200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Tree Walk with Bob Leverett at FLCA
DESCRIPTION:by Bob Leverett \nJoin Bob Leverett\, co-founder of the Native Tree Society\, for a walk through the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area to learn about our eastern woodlands. The leaves may have mostly fallen\, but trees can still be identified by their bark\, their buds\, their shape\, and their habitat. And once identified\, each species tells us something more about the history and ecology of the forest it grows in. The walk is free and suitable for all ages. Dress warmly!
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/autumn-tree-walk-with-bob-leverett-at-flca/
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:20180922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T175638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T222323Z
UID:1348-1537614000-1537621200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: History of Land Use at Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Walk/talk with Laurie Sanders \nFrom colonial times to the damming of Broad Brook in the late 1980s that created Fitzgerald Lake\, the 850 acres of FLCA have undergone momentous changes. Laurie Sanders will lead a walk along Boggy Meadow Rd. to the dam and Cooke’s Pasture\, focusing on the economic\, social\, and environmental history of this area. While the woods and lake may look pristine to the casual observer\, there is a long history of human intervention just below the surface.\nLaurie is the co-executive director of the Northampton Historical Society and a longtime friend of BBC. She is the author of Rediscovering Northampton–The Natural History of City-Owned Conservation Areas. \nMeet at Cooke Ave. entrance to FLCA
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-history-of-land-use-at-fitzgerald-lake-conservation-area/
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:20180922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T175638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T175638Z
UID:2855-1537614000-1537621200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: History of Land Use at Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Walk/talk with Laurie Sanders \nFrom colonial times to the damming of Broad Brook in the late 1980s that created Fitzgerald Lake\, the 850 acres of FLCA have undergone momentous changes. Laurie Sanders will lead a walk along Boggy Meadow Rd. to the dam and Cooke’s Pasture\, focusing on the economic\, social\, and environmental history of this area. While the woods and lake may look pristine to the casual observer\, there is a long history of human intervention just below the surface.\nLaurie is the co-executive director of the Northampton Historical Society and a longtime friend of BBC. She is the author of Rediscovering Northampton–The Natural History of City-Owned Conservation Areas. \nMeet at Cooke Ave. entrance to FLCA
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-history-of-land-use-at-fitzgerald-lake-conservation-area-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:20180915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T155510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155813Z
UID:1332-1537005600-1537016400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-5/
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:20180915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T155510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155510Z
UID:2847-1537005600-1537016400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-5-2/
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:20180908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T175454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T175454Z
UID:1346-1536400800-1536408000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Fungal Partnerships at Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Walk/talk with Pat McDonagh \nMushrooms are visible outgrowths of fungal networks that make our forest ecosystems possible. Take a walk in the woods to learn about the essential role that mushrooms play as recyclers and symbiotic partners to other forest life forms.  Collecting edible mushrooms will not be a major focus of this walk\, but we will learn to identify some common mushrooms and gain an appreciation of their many functions in the forest.\nPat is a former BBC board member and enthusiastic mycophile. She has led mushroom walks at Fitzgerald Lake and Arcadia Sanctuary for many years. \nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance to FLCA
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-fungal-partnerships-at-fitzgerald-lake/
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:20180908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T175454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T175454Z
UID:2854-1536400800-1536408000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Fungal Partnerships at Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Walk/talk with Pat McDonagh \nMushrooms are visible outgrowths of fungal networks that make our forest ecosystems possible. Take a walk in the woods to learn about the essential role that mushrooms play as recyclers and symbiotic partners to other forest life forms.  Collecting edible mushrooms will not be a major focus of this walk\, but we will learn to identify some common mushrooms and gain an appreciation of their many functions in the forest.\nPat is a former BBC board member and enthusiastic mycophile. She has led mushroom walks at Fitzgerald Lake and Arcadia Sanctuary for many years. \nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance to FLCA
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-fungal-partnerships-at-fitzgerald-lake-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:20180818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T155408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155813Z
UID:1330-1534586400-1534597200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-4/
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:20180818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T155408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155408Z
UID:2846-1534586400-1534597200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-4-2/
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:20180811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T175335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T175335Z
UID:2853-1533996000-1534003200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Insect Tracks and Signs
DESCRIPTION:Walk/talk with Charley Eiseman \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 is conducting 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.” \nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance to FLCA
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-insect-tracks-and-signs-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:20180811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T175335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T234615Z
UID:1344-1533996000-1534003200@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Insect Tracks and Signs
DESCRIPTION:Walk/talk with Charley Eiseman \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 is conducting 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.” \nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance to FLCA
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-insect-tracks-and-signs/
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:20180728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T175202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T175202Z
UID:2852-1532775600-1532782800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Walk/talk with John Burns \nAfter the spring ephemerals and before the late bloomers of fall\, there are the glorious flowers of summer. John Burns\, of Burns Environmental in Cummington\, will lead participants along Boggy Meadow Rd.\, past the beaver pond\, and out to the dam in search of midseason wildflowers. Bring a hand lens and a field guide if you have them\, but there will be enough to share if you don’t. Sunscreen and repellent are also advisable. All ages welcome! \nMeet at Cooke Ave. entrance to FLCA
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-wildflowers-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:20180728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T175202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180402T204246Z
UID:1342-1532775600-1532782800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Walk/talk with John Burns \nAfter the spring ephemerals and before the late bloomers of fall\, there are the glorious flowers of summer. John Burns\, of Burns Environmental in Cummington\, will lead participants along Boggy Meadow Rd.\, past the beaver pond\, and out to the dam in search of midseason wildflowers. Bring a hand lens and a field guide if you have them\, but there will be enough to share if you don’t. Sunscreen and repellent are also advisable. All ages welcome! \nMeet at Cooke Ave. entrance to FLCA
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-wildflowers/
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:20180728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T155308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155308Z
UID:2845-1532772000-1532782800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T155308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155813Z
UID:1328-1532772000-1532782800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-3/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T155216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155216Z
UID:2844-1530957600-1530968400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-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:20180707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T155216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T164731Z
UID:1326-1530957600-1530968400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-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:20180624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T153955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T153955Z
UID:2842-1529838000-1529848800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Invasives on Boggy Meadow Road
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, we surveyed and located many patches of invasive plants along Boggy Meadow Road\, which connects the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue with the Fitzgerald Lake dam. On a warm\, Sunday morning in July\, we worked our way along the road\, removing a large mass of invasives by hand. However\, since the “harvest” was greater than expected\, we only managed to get halfway to the dam and we’re eager to get back to finish the job this year. Please join us. Tools will be provided\, but if you care to bring clippers\, opping shears and pruning saws\, it would be a help. And don’t forget gloves\, sunscreen and insect repellent. Meet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot. Contact: Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-invasives-on-boggy-meadow-road-5/
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:20180624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T153955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155547Z
UID:1321-1529838000-1529848800@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Invasives on Boggy Meadow Road
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, we surveyed and located many patches of invasive plants along Boggy Meadow Road\, which connects the former Moose Lodge parking lot at the end of Cooke Avenue with the Fitzgerald Lake dam. On a warm\, Sunday morning in July\, we worked our way along the road\, removing a large mass of invasives by hand. However\, since the “harvest” was greater than expected\, we only managed to get halfway to the dam and we’re eager to get back to finish the job this year. Please join us. Tools will be provided\, but if you care to bring clippers\, opping shears and pruning saws\, it would be a help. And don’t forget gloves\, sunscreen and insect repellent. Meet at the former Moose Lodge parking lot. Contact: Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-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:20180616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T154248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T154248Z
UID:2843-1529143200-1529154000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake-21/
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:20180616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T154248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155813Z
UID:1323-1529143200-1529154000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake
DESCRIPTION:Last year saw the implementation of a new approach for controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake known as “Pull Early\, Pull Often”. As we began with a haul of over 400 lbs of this aquatic invasive in June and wound up with less than 10 lbs in September\, we were cautiously optimistic about the effectiveness of the new approach and hope for reduced yields this coming summer. Nonetheless\, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom\, so we plan to continue our more aggressive technique this coming summer. We’ll start to organize crews in early May\, scout for emerging water chestnut rosettes in late May\, and begin pulling in mid-June. Meet at North Farms Road parking lot. We will need volunteers with canoes or kayaks\, but we can always use the help of those who don’t have their own boats. Contact : Bob Zimmermann at raz@umass.edu or 585-0405.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-removal-of-water-chestnut-from-fitzgerald-lake/
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:20180609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T175040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T175040Z
UID:2851-1528552800-1528560000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk CANCELLED: Ticks and Their Environment
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED Walk/talk with Nolan Fernandez \nJoin Nolan Fernandez\, the outreach coordinator for the Laboratory of Medical Zoology at UMass Amherst\, for an informative talk about ticks and the diseases they can transmit\, including Lyme disease\, babesiosis\, and a number of newly emerging pathogens. He will describe ticks’ life cycles and preferred habitats as well as the preventative measures that can be taken while walking or exercising outdoors. Nolan will lead a walk around a portion of the conservation area and flag for ticks\, which is the process used to collect wild ticks. As this will show\, ticks really are everywhere we go. \n 
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-ticks-and-their-environment-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:20180609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T175040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T010016Z
UID:1340-1528552800-1528560000@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk CANCELLED: Ticks and Their Environment
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED Walk/talk with Nolan Fernandez \nJoin Nolan Fernandez\, the outreach coordinator for the Laboratory of Medical Zoology at UMass Amherst\, for an informative talk about ticks and the diseases they can transmit\, including Lyme disease\, babesiosis\, and a number of newly emerging pathogens. He will describe ticks’ life cycles and preferred habitats as well as the preventative measures that can be taken while walking or exercising outdoors. Nolan will lead a walk around a portion of the conservation area and flag for ticks\, which is the process used to collect wild ticks. As this will show\, ticks really are everywhere we go. \n 
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-ticks-and-their-environment/
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:20180602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T153640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T153640Z
UID:2841-1527933600-1527940800@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. Contact: Dick Wynne at 584-7930.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-annual-cleanup-at-the-north-farms-road-entrance-4/
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:20180602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T153640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T155813Z
UID:1318-1527933600-1527940800@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. Contact: Dick Wynne at 584-7930.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-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:20180512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T174905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T174905Z
UID:2850-1526119200-1526126400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Forest for the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Walk/talk with Jeff Ritterson \nJeff is a field ornithologist at Mass Audubon\, where his focus is on working landscapes and forest management\, including the coordination of the Foresters for the Birds program.  Originally from Delaware\, Jeff attended graduate school at UMass Amherst\, and remained in Massachusetts for the vibrant conservation community and magnificent forests.\nJeff will discuss the habitat needs of forest birds in Massachusetts\, conservation concerns\, and sustainable forest management techniques used to address those concerns.  The forest surrounding Fitzgerald Lake will provide a mini case study to help illustrate what has or could be done to improve habitat conditions. \nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance to FLCA
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-forest-for-the-birds-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:20180512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T174905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T175926Z
UID:1338-1526119200-1526126400@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Walk: Forest for the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Walk/talk with Jeff Ritterson \nJeff is a field ornithologist at Mass Audubon\, where his focus is on working landscapes and forest management\, including the coordination of the Foresters for the Birds program.  Originally from Delaware\, Jeff attended graduate school at UMass Amherst\, and remained in Massachusetts for the vibrant conservation community and magnificent forests.\nJeff will discuss the habitat needs of forest birds in Massachusetts\, conservation concerns\, and sustainable forest management techniques used to address those concerns.  The forest surrounding Fitzgerald Lake will provide a mini case study to help illustrate what has or could be done to improve habitat conditions. \nMeet at North Farms Rd. entrance to FLCA
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/walk-forest-for-the-birds/
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:20180506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T152949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T180954Z
UID:1313-1525600800-1525611600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Shrubland Habitat and Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Between 2005 and 2007\, we established three ‘islands’ of native shrubs in Cooke’s Pasture to provide food and habitat for shrubland birds and small mammals. Each year we return to prune the shrubs\, cut back competing undergrowth\, and replace plants that have not survived the winter. For the past two years\, however\, we have been unable to access the area because of spring floods on Boggy Meadow Road. This year we want to catch up on maintenance and plant some new shrubs in an area that was accidentally mowed. Tools will be provided\, though additional clippers and loppers 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: Bruce Hart at 413-320-2481.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-shrubland-habitat-and-native-plants/
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:20180506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145037
CREATED:20180318T152949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180318T152949Z
UID:2840-1525600800-1525611600@www.broadbrookcoalition.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer: Shrubland Habitat and Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Between 2005 and 2007\, we established three ‘islands’ of native shrubs in Cooke’s Pasture to provide food and habitat for shrubland birds and small mammals. Each year we return to prune the shrubs\, cut back competing undergrowth\, and replace plants that have not survived the winter. For the past two years\, however\, we have been unable to access the area because of spring floods on Boggy Meadow Road. This year we want to catch up on maintenance and plant some new shrubs in an area that was accidentally mowed. Tools will be provided\, though additional clippers and loppers 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: Bruce Hart at 413-320-2481.
URL:https://www.broadbrookcoalition.org/event/volunteer-shrubland-habitat-and-native-plants-4/
LOCATION:Cooke Avenue Entrance to FLCA (former Moose Lodge)\, 196 Cooke Avenue\, northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer/Work day
END:VEVENT
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