DECEMBER 2024 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.
Mindful Moseying: A Gentle Walking Series with Elders in Mind
Mondays, December 2 and 9
10:00 to 11:00 am
Meets at Mahr Park Soccer Field (650 Concord Avenue)
Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge
Join Mindful Outdoor Guide Stefanie Haug and Ranger Tim for a series of walks as we slow down, be attentive to nature with all our senses, and deepen our appreciation for Fresh Pond Reservation.
We will be guided to settle into our bodies and connect with our location and with our group as we then “walk the talk” and slowly explore part of Cambridge together. Our Mindful Outdoor Experience will include: simple warm-up movements, natural history of the area, guided breathing and centering awareness, mindful walking with sensory activities, and finding our nature meditation/sit spot.
There will be invitations to pause, to share reflections and to “soak with our senses” wherever we may find ourselves at that time, both emotionally and physically. You will be supported to explore experience in your own way.
What to bring: Comfortable clothes for a gentle walk with no elevation. Bring a portable seat, if desired. We will look to pause where there is seating.
Fresh Pond Nature Walk
(Collins Branch Library)
Wednesday, December 4
10:15 to 11:15 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.
Solstice Celebration: A Farewell to Fall
Friday, December 20
2:30 to 4:30 pm
Meets at the Ranger Station (under the clock tower)
250 Fresh Pond Parkway
Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge
…And a Welcome to Winter! Join Ranger Tim on this (8th annual) guided loop walk around Fresh Pond (2.25-2.5mi) as we explore and take part in the solstice traditions of nature and culture along the way; a great way to jump into the holiday spirit as the sun sets on us. Open to all audiences, no registration necessary. Rain or shine, dress for the weather at hand. tpuopolo@cambridgeMA.gov for questions.
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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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