Programs Offered by
The Cambridge Water Department
Spring and Summer 2009

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Cambridge Science Festival: April 25 to May 3 Programs at Fresh Pond

Cambridge Water Department Tour
Date:Monday, April 27
Time:6 to 7:30 pm
Location:Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility
250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge

The Cambridge Water Department is offering a walking tour and discussion of the City's Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility. Come meet members of the Water Department, learn how our water is purified, and see the inside of this beautiful building.

Discover Blacks Nook Pond
Date:Sunday, May 3
Time: 1 to 3pm
Location: Maynard Ecology Center
650 Concord Ave, Cambridge

Get your hands wet and learn about the roles of plankton, pond plants, pond organisms and water quality in the Black's Nook ecosystem. During this Cambridge Science Festival program we will also learn how researchers from the Harvard Graduate School of Education use the Nook to develop educational software that models phenomena that can't easily be observed, such as population dynamics.

National Drinking Water Week, May 4-9

Water Purification Facility Open House
Date: Monday, May 4
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Location: Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility
250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge

In celebration of National Drinking Water Week, the Cambridge Water Department will open its doors to the public and offer a tour of the City's water purification system. Don't miss this opportunity to meet members of the Department, learn how our water is purified, and see the inside of this beautiful building! Come, and bring your questions.

Reflections on the Pond:
A Fresh Pond Reservation Art Show
Date and Times: Monday-Friday, May 4-8, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Saturday, May 9, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility
250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge

Enjoy works of art by local artists who found inspiration in the natural surroundings of Fresh Pond Reservation. The show will include art in a variety of mediums, from poetry, painting, drawing to photographs and prints.

Volunteers Wanted for Water Week Celebration for Cambridge Public School Children
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 8:00 am to 12:30pm
Location: Ranger Station, Cambridge Water Purification Facility
250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge

Ranger Jean seeks volunteers to assist with a fast-paced, activity-based program for primary school children on the water cycle and Cambridge's Watershed. We'll be working together with the children and their teachers. Three or four adults who like to be with children would really help make this event meaningful and enjoyable. Call Ranger Jean at 617 349-4793 to participate.

Fresh Pond Day!

Fresh Pond Reservation Activities
Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility
250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge

Come Celebrate Fresh Pond Day, a great way to learn about all that is special about the largest open space in Cambridge. The day will feature activities around the Reservation for participants of all ages, with games, live music, tours, demonstrations, and information tables. Transportation to the Reservation will be provided from various locations around the City. For more information, check the City of Cambridge website: at www.cambridgema.gov/cwd/

Fresh Pond Day
Native Trees and Shrubs Walks
Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
every hour on the half hour
Location:Water Purification Facility Parking Lot
Meet at the little red brick building next to the Pond.
250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge

We will identify and discuss the native tree and shrub species that occur naturally or have been planted as part of the landscape restoration efforts as recommended in the Fresh Pond Masterplan. This will be a short walk to the end of the planted area beyond the main parking lot.

Other Fresh Pond Reservation Programs

The Fresh Pond Reservation Stewardship Program
Fresh Pond Reservation users are getting involved! The Stewardship Program brings people together on a regular basis to monitor plants, conduct maintenance activities, and to learn about the ecology and history of the area. You can find out about projects that are being planned for this summer, including invasive plants removal, Purple Loosestrife nursery monitoring, bird box monitoring, and more. Call Emily at 617-349 6489 or email fpr@cambridgema.gov for more information.

Learn to Identify Invasive Plant Species

Tuesday, May 12 - PowerPoint presentation with Ted Elliman Wednesday, June 17 - Outdoor class with Jessica Korecki Tuesday, July 14 - Outdoor class with Jessica Korecki Tuesday, August 18 - Outdoor class with Ted Ellimanm Dates:

During these training sessions, New England Wild Flower Society staff will help us learn to recognize common invasive plants. These non-native plants crowd out native species and destroy the habitat of native animals. This information will be useful for gardeners and anyone else who is interested in plants and conservation. All programs will begin at 6:00 pm and meet at the front door of the Water Purification Facility.

Cambridge Water Department Summer Tours

Tours of the Water Purification Facility
Dates: Monday Evenings: June 8, July 13, August 10,
September 14, October 5, November 9
Time: 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Location: Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility
250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge

The Cambridge Water Department, is offering tours of the City's beautiful Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility. The program will include a power point presentation explaining the process by which water that falls as rain in the suburbs 10 miles west of Cambridge is transported to Fresh Pond and made into pure drinking water for our city. Come, and bring your questions.

Reservation Walkabouts
Dates: Monday Evenings:June 29, July 20, August 3
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Meeting Place :Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility Front Door
250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge

Chip Norton, Watershed Manager for the Cambridge Water Department, will give tours of Fresh Pond Reservation's conservation areas that have been or are scheduled to be restored. He will answer your questions, and use maps and diagrams to help illustrate the goals for these major projects.

Walks in the Upper Cambridge Watershed
Monday Evenings: June 15, July 27, September 21,
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Meeting Place :Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility Front Door
250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge

Join Chip Norton, Watershed Manager, on these walks through beautiful land owned by the City of Cambridge as part of our watershed. We will explore woods, meadows, ponds and streams. Ca-pooling can be arranged. Registration required: fpr@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-6489.

The Cambridge Water Department 250 Fresh Pond Parkway Cambridge, MA, 02138 617-349 6489 www.cambridgema.gov/cwd/