FEBRUARY 2025 PROGRAMS
at Fresh Pond Reservation
Offered by the Cambridge Water Department
Events at Fresh Pond Reservation are FREE and open to the public. Children are welcome in the company of an adult.
If registration is required, you will receive information on parking when you register. Registration information is in program announcements.
Public Library Nature Club:
Birdwatching at Fresh Pond (O’Neill Branch Library)
Saturday, February 1
1:00 to 2:30 pm
Meets near the Ranger Station (by the clock tower)
250 Fresh Pond Parkway
Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge
All ages are welcome to join us as we search the water and trees for birds! Fresh Pond Reservation attracts many birds throughout the year, and winter is no different. We will look for interesting ducks, sparrows, finches and more! A limited supply of binoculars will be available. We will be outside for the duration of the walk so dress accordingly. Registration is required for this event. Registration opens on Saturday January 18th. In case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.
For more information, contact the O'Neill Branch at 617-349-4023.
Fresh Pond Nature Walk
(Collins Branch Library)
Monday, February 10
10:15 to 11:30 am
Meets at the Ranger Station (under the clock tower)
250 Fresh Pond Parkway
Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge
Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Ranger Tim! No two weeks are the same in nature, and Tim will share his insights about what's growing, changing, and blooming in the neighborhood. This walk will meet on-site at Fresh Pond because the Collins Branch Library is currently under construction. This is a winter weather walk so clothing for cold temperatures is suggested. For more information or with any questions, please contact Michael at mroberson@cambridgeMA.gov.
You can find a link to register for the walk here. Registration is required for this event.
Winter Wildlife and Animal Tracking Wander
(for kids and families)
Wednesday, February 19 (during February school vacation)
1:00 to 2:30 pm
Meets: outside the Ranger Station (under the clock tower)
250 Fresh Pond Parkway
Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge
February is the month of hardship for most of the wild world, join Ranger Tim on this guided walk at Fresh Pond Reservation to witness nature and its adaptations to make it through to March when Spring has sprung. What signs of life can we track? Great for kids and families. This is a rain-or-shine event, so please dress for the occasion. No registration required. Questions? Contact Ranger Tim at tpuopolo@cambridgeMA.gov
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***THE RESERVATION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM DAWN TO DUSK!***
The Ranger Station and public restrooms are now open from 7 am to 7 pm. In addition, portable restrooms are available in the parking lots.
For questions about Friends of Fresh Pond Reservation, send an email to friendsoffreshpond@yahoo.com
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MEMBERSHIPS AND DONATIONS
Although Friends of Fresh Pond Reservation is an all-volunteer organization, we do rely on contributions for some of our activities. These include paying professionals to lead special programs, maintaining this website, and buying supplies for our conservation work on the Reservation.
Membership fees are $10 per year, retroactive to January 1. If you would like to join us, please mail a check made out to Friends of Fresh Pond Reservation to the address below. If you care to make an additional donation, we thank you, and promise to put it to good use.
Friends of Fresh Pond Reservation
31 Mount Pleasant Street
Cambridge MA 02140-2613
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