A subcommittee of the Longfellow Area Neighborhood Association of Roslindale, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts
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posted Dec 6, 2009 4:48 PM by Deb Beatty Mel
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Neighbors came together to clear and maintain the trails, remove invasive species, and clean up trash in the Roslindale wetlands; and a few weeks later, we gave tours to neighbors to introduce them to the beautiful natural environment in their back yards.
See photos here: http://picasaweb.google.com/RoslindaleWetlands/November2009Cleanup |
posted Nov 14, 2009 5:24 AM by Deb Beatty Mel
The tour of the Roslindale Wetlands originally scheduled for today has been postponed due to rainy weather. Please join us next Saturday, November 21, at 10:30 a.m., at the Hazelmere Street entrance for the tour.
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posted Oct 27, 2009 5:53 AM by Deb Beatty Mel
The wetlands are beautiful this fall! Please join us for two events in the upcoming weeks, sponsored by Roslindale Wetlands Task Force, and spend some time getting to know this local treasure.
1. Cleanup day, Saturday, November 7, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm (later arrivers welcome)
We will cut back overgrown vegetation and remove trash in key areas along the newly constructed perimeter trail. Meet at end of Hazelmere Street: From Centre Street, turn onto Knoll Street between service station and Harry’s Breakfast; then left onto Hazelmere and proceed to the end of the street. Suggested items to bring/wear include long pants and long sleeved shirt, trash bags, gloves, shovel, clippers, bug spray, drinks, and snacks. In the event of rain, please check this Web site for an update.
2. Guided Tours, Saturday, November 14. Stop by anytime between 10:00 am to noon.
Tours will feature notable sights, history, improvements, and refreshments. Everyone is welcome – especially children and parents. Meet at the end of Hazelmere Street (directions above).
We hope to see you there! |
posted Oct 16, 2009 11:13 AM by Deb Beatty Mel
The eight at-large city council candidates will attend a debate on parks and open spaces on Thursday, October 22, 6:30-8:00 p.m., at the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse. Organized by Boston Park Advocates, the debate has more than 75 organizational co-sponsors. All are welcome. Please consider attending to hear what the candidates have to say about parks and open spaces in our city. For more information, email debate@bostonparks.org. |
posted Sep 21, 2009 7:32 AM by Deb Beatty Mel
Spotted in the Roslindale Wetlands: Jerusalem artichokes (helianthus tuberosus) lighting up the meadow near the rear of 104 Walter Street. This native flower with edible root is a type of sunflower and part of the daisy family. Enter the Wetlands at Hazelmere and take a walk along the whole length of the newly constructed perimiter trail to see these tall and graceful blooms in person.
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posted Aug 15, 2009 5:14 AM by Deb Beatty Mel
posted Aug 5, 2009 12:38 PM by Deb Beatty Mel
With the help of a summer youth crew, the Roslindale Wetlands continues to undergo a transformation. This energetic group of young people has been working since early July, constructing a trail, cutting back invasive plants, and caring for the trees and shrubs planted in past years so that they can thrive.
A closing ceremony for the summer crew is happening Thursday, August 13, at 9:00 a.m., near the Hazelmere entrance. Please stop by if you can, and check out their fabulous accomplishments! |
posted Jul 7, 2009 9:50 AM by Deb Beatty Mel
Once again this summer, a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crew from the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN) is at work in the Roslindale Wetlands. Federal stimulus funding has made this second year of work possible. Six teens and an adult supervisor will be on site for approximately eight weeks. Their first day was Monday, July 6.
Last year’s YCC crew accomplished very impressive invasive weed removal, plant maintenance, and trail building. This year’s team will focus on existing perimeter trail maintenance, extension of the trail, gathering and centralizing of heavy junk for future removal and disposal, small and miscellaneous junk and trash disposal, ongoing cutting back of invasive plant species, and weeding and watering of native plantings. They will likely enter and exit the Wild from the Morrison paper street at Weld Street and/or the end of Hazelmere Street.
Working each day, this crew will be able to accomplish work that it might take community volunteers years to complete. If you see them at work, please take a moment to say hello!
We are thankful to BNAN, the City of Boston Parks Department, the Boston Youth Environmental Network, and other nonprofits serving the city’s young people for their respective important roles and contributions in this program. |
posted Jun 16, 2009 6:30 PM by Deb Beatty Mel
This adorable baby possum was spotted by Coniston Road resident Chris Power and family recently. (Not to worry -- Chris says they determined it was old enough to be apart from its mother!) In addition, Chris has seen and heard a wide variety of birds, including orioles, yellow finches, red-wing blackbirds, cardinals, mockingbirds, cedar waxwings, and even baby screech owls. Like many area residents, he recently caught a glimpse of a deer munching on Roslindale Wetlands plant life.
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posted Jun 7, 2009 6:31 PM by Deb Beatty Mel
Multiflora rose (rosa multiflora) is another invasive plant species found throughout the Roslindale Wetlands and surrounding area. It reproduces by arching canes, creates impassable thickets, and can climb up and overwhelm other flora, as shown in this photo. Repeated cutting can be an effective way of controlling multiflora rose. Several wetlands work days have focused on attacking these thorny infestations. For more information, click the link below.
http://www.nps.gov/plants/ALIEN/fact/romu1.htm
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