May 7, 2011
Fourth Annual Fresh Pond Day
This event is a celebration of Fresh Pond Reservation. The featured activities around the Reservation were designed for participants of all ages. Several city agencies and organizations set up informational tables on the lawn adjacent to The Water Treatment Facility (250 Fresh Pond Pkwy) and at Mahr Park (650 Concord Avenue). Snacks were given at all locations. Since parking is limited, the city provided free transportation from various locations around Cambridge.
Left Photo - Kingsley Park: Events/Activities at Kingsley Park included live music, face painting and crafts.
Middle Photo - 250 Fresh Pond Parkway: Events/Activities included demonstrations by the Cambridge Fire Department, Water Department Open House, a Scavenger Hunt, and Water Bottle Giveaway. Garlic Mustard Pesto Table (Left Table) Volunteers with the Reservation Stewardship Program spread Pesto on crackers made with garlic mustard (an invasive plant). The Stewards weed invasive plants that threaten native plants.
Shared Use at Fresh Pond (Right Table) Shared Use at Fresh Pond are monthly meetings where users can air their concerns to help the city develop usage guidelines. The next open to the public meeting is May 10th.
Right Photo - Mahr Park - 650 Concord Avenue: Events/Activities at Mahr Park included Lusitania Meadow Flower Walks (with the N.E. Wildflower Society), Live Music, anda Container Gardening demonstration and display. The informational table pictured is The Black Nook Restoration Project.
Descriptions and Photos by Carol Collura @ 2011