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JUNE and JULY 2026 PROGRAMS
at Fresh Pond Reservation
Events at Fresh Pond Reservation are FREE and open to the public. Children are welcome in the company of an adult.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity: Fresh Pond Stewards
Thursdays through October
10:00 an to 12 :00 noon Meets at the Volunteer Tool Trailer Between the Water Department parking lot and the reservior 250 Fresh Pond Parkway Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge April through October, give back to the place you love by becoming one of our volunteer weed warriors! This is a weekly, open opportunity to volunteer. We have the tools, we have the training, we just need the hands! Every week is a different target area and a different task depending on the natural calendar’s seasonal needs. Help us remove invasive plants, restore trails, or plant some trees. Come once, or come every week! For more information contact Ranger Omar at omejia@cambridgeMA.gov
Do you have a dedicated group of 10-25 people with at least 1.5-3 hours to give? Reach out to Ranger Amanda at agarms@cambridgeMA.gov to schedule a “Day of Service” group volunteer opportunity.
Tour of the Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility
Monday, June 1
6:00 to 7:30 pm Meets at Front Door of the Water Treatment Plant 250 Fresh Pond Parkway Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge Find out how water that falls as rain in the suburbs 10 miles west of Cambridge is transported to Fresh Pond and then tested, treated, and delivered to the City's residents and businesses! Learn about the plant's state-of-the-art technology that keeps our community's tap water clean. You'll have the chance to speak with water treatment staff, see equipment in action, and check out our water quality lab.
Advnce notice required for organized groups of 15+ people.
Questions? Call 617-349-4770 Parking passes available. Free and open to the public Future CWD tour dates in 2026: July 13, August 3, September 14, October 5, November 2
FRESH POND DAY!
Saturday, June 13
11:00am to 3:00pm Meets at Fresh Pond Reservation 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge All are welcome to join the Cambridge Water Department for Fresh Pond Day! Fresh Pond Reservoir is the City's active drinking water supply, and every drop of water from every tap in Cambridge comes from Fresh Pond and passes through the Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility. Every single day Cambridge Residents use between 10- and 14-million gallons of water, and this is our chance to celebrate our independent water supply and green space oasis in such an urban environment.
What can you expect?
Mindful Mosey
Wednesday, June 24
10:30 am to 12:00 noon Meets at the Ranger Station 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge Join us for our next monthly "Mindful Mosey" series at the beautiful Fresh Pond Reservation. Guided by Stefanie Haug, mindful nature guide, and Ranger Amanda, this event is a perfect chance to explore nature, soak in the spring vibes, and connect with other earth lovers.
Together we’ll breathe deeply, slow down, and notice the world around us, with quiet walking and moments of shared reflection. Suitable for everyone with accommodations always possible. This is a monthly walking series.
CPL Nature Club: Fresh Pond Nature Walk
(Collins Branch Library)
Monday June 29. (Registration opens June 1)
10:15 to 11:30 am Meets at the the Ranger Station (beneath the clock tower) 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge Temporary parking passes provided on request.
Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Amanda Garms! No two weeks are the same in nature, and Amanda will share her insights about what's growing, changing, and blooming in the neighborhood. This walk is not on a paved path. We will walk on uneven terrain, down hills, and over roots
Registration is required HERE after June 1. This event can only accommodate a certain number of participants. One registration is good for one person. If you do not register, you cannot participate. Those on the waitlist will be contacted if a space becomes available
JULY
Summer Reading: Wild Edibles Walk with Russ Cohen
Thursday, July 9
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Meets at the the Water Department Parking lot by the Ranger Station 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge Join Russ Cohen, expert naturalist and author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known...and Eaten to learn about native wild edibles at Fresh Pond Reservation. Please note that this walk is for educational purposes only and there is no foraging or taking allowed at Fresh Pond. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with information on edible portion(s), season(s) of availability and preparation methods, as well as guidelines for safe, ethical and environmentally-responsible foraging. Registration is required HERE:
The Moth Ball
Wednesday, July 22
7:00 to 10:30pm Meets at Kingsley Park Lawn Fresh Pond Reservation 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge Come and be dazzled by the extraordinary nighttime creatures known as Moths. Marvel at their mysterious habits, coloration, and special place in our ecology as you learn how to attract and ID moths. As part of National Moth Week, we will be exploring these fascinating woodland insects up close and share the data and photos we collect with researchers. If you are interested in insects, butterflies, moths or the wildlife of Cambridge, if you like nature or nighttime, this event is for you. Photographers interested in creative moth portraits are especially encouraged to attend. Festivities include a talk by a local moth expert, moth lures, live moths, and more.
Resources! This is a collaboration with The Boston Birding Festival, Native Plant Community Gardeners, Mystic Charles Pollinator Pathways Group, Biodiversity Builders, and Green Cambridge.
The Reservation's monthly E-mail newsletter has information about upcoming events, news, and what's going on in nature right now, brought to you by the Cambridge Water Department and the Fresh Pond Rangers.
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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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