Welcome Fresh Pond Reservation Volunteers!

We are in the midst of a major revitalization! Over the next few years we will be monitoring and maintenaning newly restored areas and controlling invasive plants to make sure that native plants grow and spread. Free workshops on native and non-native invasive plants with the New England Wildflower Society are offered throughout the year on Monday nights to complement the many exciting events offered by the Friends of Fresh Pond Reservation.

Ways to volunteer your time at Fresh Pond Reservation:

Reservation Stewards: For those interested in helping out on a regular basis (once or twice a week, though occasional volunteers are welcome). Projects may include plant and wildlife monitoring, weeding, planting, installing bird boxes, monitoring and releasing beetles to control Purple Loosestrife, tree and plant inventories, monitoring for Asian Longhorn Beetle, and public outreach projects. Join us on Monday evenings 5:30 - 7:30 & Thursday mornings 10 - 12. Meet at the volunteer trailer in the parking lot in front of the Water Department front door. To join us contact Deb at 617. 349. 6489 or email fpr@cambridgema.gov. Also check out the Volunteer Steward webpage.

Pond Partners: For large groups or individuals interested in helping out at Fresh Pond on a one-time basis or more, the Pond Partners program allows groups of volunteers to spend a day or several days on the Reservation helping with a specific task. Working directly with the Fresh Pond Reservation Ranger, Pond Partners help out with large scale projects such as landscaping, helping monitor and inventory natural resources, invasive species control, and trail maintenance. To schedule a workday, contact the Chief Ranger Jean Rogers at 617.349.4793 or jrogers@cambridgema.gov. Also check out the Pond Partners webpage.

Adopt a Habitat: For those who'd like to put their artistic, horticultural, stewardship or plant and wildlife monitoring skills to use, here's an opportunity to partner with folks from the water department to make a big impact on your favorite spot at Fresh Pond Reservation. Examples of recent projects include woodland garden planting and maintenance, water chestnut removal at Black's Nook, parking lot garden planting, and invasive plant removal at the Kingsley Bioswale. Pitch your idea or brainstorm with us. Contact Deb  at 617. 349.6489 or email fpr@cambridgema.gov