Monday, February 11, 2008
May 27, 2005
This is a baby Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus squamosus). They can grow to more than a foot across.In another photo you will see a baby robin that was knocked out of the nest too soon by an unusual windstorm yesterday. The parents continue to hang around and feed it. There is a possibility it will get caught by a raccoon or a raptor.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Sunday, November 11, 2007
May 25, 2005
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
There are two kinds of Witch-hazel at Fresh Pond Reservation. This is the very early blooming variety.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Species at Fresh Pond Reservation
Dead Man's Fingers - mushroom - fungi - mature
Dog Vomit Slime Mold - Fuligo septica
Dryad Saddle - fungus/mushroom - Polyporus squamosus
Dog Vomit Slime Mold - Fuligo septica
Dryad Saddle - fungus/mushroom - Polyporus squamosus
Saturday, April 29, 2006
May 23, 2005
Eric and I spent part of the day pulling Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), an invasive species, on the hilltop behind the soccer field. Feel free to pull this stuff up anywhere you find it--but be sure it is Garlic Mustard and not a look-alike.

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Thursday, December 01, 2005
Citizen Scientist Organizations
Beach Watchers
Bird Lovers
Hitchhikers (invasive species)
Amateurs Unite - The Society for Amateur Scientists (LABRats: science scouting program)
Bird Lovers
Hitchhikers (invasive species)
Amateurs Unite - The Society for Amateur Scientists (LABRats: science scouting program)
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Kid Sites
Science for Kids
Raptors In The City
Cool Science
Science Made Simple
Yucky!
Space Kids
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu
Fat Lion
Plant Science information
Eek!
Chemistry for Kids
Live Monarch Butterflies
Raptors In The City
Cool Science
Science Made Simple
Yucky!
Space Kids
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu
Fat Lion
Plant Science information
Eek!
Chemistry for Kids
Live Monarch Butterflies
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Friday, May 20, 2005
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Monday, May 16, 2005
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Friday, August 19, 2005
Cambridge Water Department
MEETING NOTICE
The Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, September 14, at the Walter J Sullivan Water Purification Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway at 6:00 PM.
For more information, please contact: Chip Norton, Watershed Manager, by e-mail at fnorton@CambridgeMA.GOV or call 617-349-4781.
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Invasive Species
Monday, July 11, 2005
Saturday, May 14, 2005
60 degrees. Started out overcast. Slowly cleared to mostly sunny. Resting duck at post 903. It rests on a small branch that is just below the surface of the water. The duck rests on top of this small branch--preventing it from moving unless there's quite a beeeze and waves. But it was calm today so he stayed in place with no effort. Probably the lame duck from several days ago. What is the yellow flower at post 114? Large fish spotted in the little pond around post 200. Robin bathing in the little pond at 275. It let me get quite close and seemed determined to have its bath no matter what.


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