FEBRUARY 2015 PROGRAMS
at
Fresh Pond Reservation
Offered
by Friends of Fresh Pond Reservation and the Cambridge Water Department
These
events are FREE and open to the public. Children are welcome in
the company of an adult.
You will receive information on parking when you register.
Registration information is below.
Humans
and Wildlife: The New Imbalance
with Jim Sterba, Author of Nature Wars
Date:
Wednesday, February 4
Time: 7 to 8:30 pm
Meeting Place : Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway
By
the late 19th century, North American forests and wildlife were
in dire straits. For nearly 400 years, arriving Europeans had
removed trees and killed off wild birds and animals to the point
that a few enlightened leaders sounded the alarm, and the conservation
movement was born. Three slow but remarkable transformations followed.
Forests reclaimed huge swaths of abandoned cropland. Many threatened
wildlife populations, restocked in refuges and protected, slowly
grew back to health. Then, people moved out of cities after World
War II, creating a mosaic of suburban, exurban and rural sprawl
where family farms once thrived. Now, this new habitat is filled
with people who want to “leave nature alone,” and many
wildlife populations are proliferating out of balance. We have
mounting community conflicts over what to do, or not to do, about
deer, beavers, Canada Geese, and other species. As the dominant
player in our ecosystems, it is time for
us to overcome our reluctance and embrace our stewardship role.
Jim
Sterba is an internationally recognized author and correspondent
who has reported for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal
for more than four decades. His book, Nature Wars,
published in 2012, has earned critical acclaim and catalyzed an
important national conversation about wildlife management. This
lecture is presented by Grow
Native Massachusetts and co-sponsored by the Friends of Fresh
Pond Reservation. All are welcome, and no registration is
necessary.
This
is the first of four "Evening with Experts" Wednesday
evening lectures offered by Grow Native Massachusetts at the Cambridge
Public Library . To learn about the other lectures in the series
go HERE.
.
Reservation
Exploration for Families
with Ranger Jean
and CWD Staff
Date:
Thursday, February 19
Morning Session: 10 to 11 am
Meeting Place : Black's Nook
Afternoon Session: 1 to 2 pm
Meeting Place : Lusitania Meadow
Date:
Friday, February 20
Morning Session: 10 to 11 am
Meeting Place : Lusitania Meadow
Afternoon Session: 1 to 2 pm
Meeting Place : Black's Nook
Come
dressed and ready to explore Fresh Pond for signs of life. We
may go off trail so wear your boots, hats and mittens!
Kids 8+ bring an adventurous adult, but leave your dogs at home.
Pre-registration is required. We'll let you know where to meet
us when you register. Limited to 24 people for each session -
so register early! One session per family per day, please.
Rain or heavy snow cancels. Register with Kirsten by Tuesday,
Feb. 17: (617) 349-6489 or klindquist@cambridgema.gov.
Eyes
on Algae at Fresh Pond
(Originally scheduled for Monday, January 26, rescheduled due
to snow)
Date:
Monday, February 23, 2015
Time: 6 to 7:30 pm
Meeting Place : Walter J. Sullivan Treatment Facility
250 Fresh Pond Parkway
Understanding
our Cantibridgian water system isn't only about chemistry and
physics; it's also about understanding the flora and fauna in
it! Come learn more about how Water Department staff are monitoring
and researching algae communities in Black's Nook, Fresh Pond,
and Little Fresh Pond. You'll also get the chance to inspect some
of our local algae species under a microscope! Register with
Kirsten: (617) 349-6489, klindquist@cambridgema.go
Evergreen
Tree Identification Workshop
Dates:
Saturday, February 28
Time: 1 to 3 pm
Meeting Place : Reservation side of the Parkway crosswalk
near Dunkin' Donuts
REGISTRATION
REQUIRED by Wednesday, Feb. 25th
Join
Ranger Jean Rogers to match samples of evergreens with
living specimens on the Reservation and create a map for further
study and enjoyment. Inside we’ll use keys and photos to
identify them. Learn how these evergreens differ from trees like
maples and oaks that shed their leaves before going dormant for
the winter. Please register so materials can be prepared
and you can be informed of storm plans. Contact Ranger Jean
Rogers: jrogers@cambridgema.gov.
Follow
registration directions
included
with each program description
You will receive directions and information on parking in response
to your registration or inquiry.
To
receive monthly email program announcements, send an email to
friendsoffreshpond@yahoo.com
You
can sign up for the
City of Cambridge's user-friendly and informative
Recycling
and Composting Newsletter
by emailing recycle@cambridgema.gov
Also, check out the Recycling Division's
Website
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