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>Greetings, Volunteers,
>
>Spring is in the air! Many thanks to everyone who has braved the cold to
>help us prune trees this winter. Since we began tree pruning in November,
>120 people have helped us prune trees in 10 different locations in the
>Parklands. We're going to try to squeeze in just a few more pruning events
>before spring is here to stay. If you can't join us to prune, perhaps
>you'll be able to join us at one of the many events we have lined up for
>April and May. Also, look below for a GeesePeace update and other
>Conservancy news.
>
>Saturday, March 6 - Tree pruning in Cambridge with Boston Cares
> 10:00-2:00 -This event is already nearly full, so sign up soon!
>Saturday, March 20 Tree pruning.
> 10:00-2:00 - location TBA.
>Saturday, April 10 - with <http://www.svboston.org>Single Volunteers Boston.
> 9:00-2:00 Location and project TBA.
>Saturday, April 24 - 5th Annual Earth Day Cleanup!
> Bring a group or come on your own. We'll be cleaning up the
> banks of the river from 9:00-noon, then we'll celebrate with a picnic in
> Herter Park.
>If you are interested in organizing a cleanup for your group, volunteering
>individually, or for more information, please contact Teresa D'Anna at
>Massachusetts Community Water Watch, 617-287-3866 or
><mailto:teresa at waterwatchonline.org>teresa at waterwatchonline.org. This
>event is sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association,
>Massachusetts Community Water Watch, Charles River Stream Team, Senator
>Steven Tolman's Office, Charles River Conservancy, Esplanade Association,
>Clean Charles Coalition, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
>Saturday, May 1st - Help keep Earthfest earth-friendly! We're partnering
>with <http://www.wbos.com>WBOS to make sure that Earthfest is an
>environmentally friendly event. Volunteers are needed for 3-hour shifts
>between 9 and 7:30 - pitch in for a few hours and then spend the rest of
>the day enjoying the great music from the VIP seating section.
>To participate in any of these events, please contact Britt Lundgren at
><mailto:bml at charlesriverconservancy.org>bml at charlesriverconservancy.org,
>or call 617-641-9131.
>The spring and summer Conservancy Volunteers schedule is filling up fast
>with brush cutting, invasive plant removal and erosion control
>projects! Now is the time to set up a service day for your company or
>community group by contacting volunteer coordinator, Britt Lundgren at
><mailto:bml at charlesriverconservancy.org>bml at charlesriverconservancy.org or
>(617) 641-9131.
>
>Geesepeace Update and Certification:
>The growing presence of resident Canada Geese along the Charles River has
>become controversial: while they are beautiful to behold, their large
>population has started to strain the capacity of the parks and the
>patience of those who use the playing fields, lawns, and docks along the
>river. The <http://www.livingwithwildlife.org>Massachusetts Society for
>the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) and the Department of
>Conservation and Recreation have enlisted the support of the CRC and the
>Esplanade Association to implement the Geesepeace program, a nationally
>recognized program that humanely resolves the conflicts between people and
>Canada geese. The GeesePeace model uses a three part approach, which
>focuses on eliminating feeding of waterfowl through public education,
>goose population stabilization through egg oiling, and herding birds from
>low tolerance areas like ball fields.
>Certification workshops will be held on March 30 and April 1, in the
>evening. To sign up, or to learn more about this effort and how you can
>help, contact Britt Lundgren at
><mailto:bml at charlesriverconservancy.org>bml at charlesriverconservancy.org or
>(617) 641-9131.
>
>
>New opportunity to participate:
>Parklands Ambassadors
>Do you love the Charles River Parklands, meeting new people and spending
>time along the river? Are you interested in becoming an expert in the
>history and ecology of the Charles River Parklands? If so, then becoming
>a Charles River Conservancy Parklands Ambassador is perfect for you! To
>learn more about the
><http://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/get_involved/volunteer/parklands_ambassador.html>Parklands
>Ambassador Program click
>here<http://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/get_involved/volunteer/parklands_ambassador.html>.
>
>
>Charles River Conservancy E-Newsletter
>Advocacy: Pathway improvement
>Thank you to the volunteers who helped us with the Dr. Paul Dudley White
>pathway survey. A full report has now been submitted to the DCR and is
>also available for public review in PDF form on the CRC's website. We
>recommend that a pedestrian light be added at the intersection of River
>Street Bridge and Soldier's Field Road and the stretch to the Western
>Avenue Bridge be widened for bikers and pedestrians.
><http://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/projects/pathways/DudleyWhitePathwayProj.pdf>View
>the report. (Warning this a very large file.) Please direct your questions
>and comments to Kol Peterson
>at<http://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/projects/pathways/DudleyWhitePathwayProj.pdf>
><mailto:kbp at charlesriverconservancy.org>kbp at charlesriverconservancy.org.
>
>>Program Spotlight:
>>Skatepark Fundraising Event: Rye Airfield, Rye, NH
>>The CRC, with Rye Airfield, Etnies and 5boro, hosted a Charles River
>>Skatepark fundraising event on Saturday, February 21st, at Rye Airfield
>>in Rye, New Hampshire. Through a raffle, money was raised for the
>>Charles River Skatepark Fund. Thanks to a generous donor, all
>>contributions by skateboaders were quadrupled. The CRC has now raised
>>over $128,000 toward the goal of $1.1 million. To learn more about the
>>Charles River Skatepark or to contribute, visit the new and expanded
>><http://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/projects/Skatepark/index.html>Charles
>>River Skatepark page!
>>
>>Skatepark in the
>>news:<http://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/projects/Skatepark/index.html>
>> * "Charles River Skate Park a constructive solution," Renata von
>> Tscharner Boston Business Journal Feb. 20, 2004.
>> * "Wheels in motion on Cambridge skateboard park," Tony
>> Chamberlain Boston Globe Sports Feb. 18, 2004.
>>"Funds roll in for local skateboard park," Cosmo Macero Jr. Sunday
>>Boston Herald Feb. 8, 2004.
>>
>>CRC in the News:
>>In addition to the skatepark stories, there have been some great CRC
>>stories in the news recently. If you would like to receive a copy of an
>>article, email
>><mailto:crc at charlesriverconservancy.org>crc at charlesriverconservancy.org
>>with your name and address.
>> * "Finding Value in a Forgotten Boston Parklands Vision." Renata von
>> Tscharner, Banker and Tradesman Feb. 23, 2004.
>> * "Skatepark Sculpture," Beacon Hill Times Feb. 17, 2004.
>> * "Pruners brave big chill to help along banks of the Charles," Casey
>> Lyons Allston Brighton TAB, Feb. 6, 2004.
>>CRC Calendar:
>> From guided tours in the Charles River Parklands, to tree pruning, to
>> taking a jog or bike ride; despite the chilly temperatures, there are
>> plenty of ways to enjoy the Charles River Parklands. For a list of
>> upcoming events, visit the
>> <http://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/calendar/calendar.html>CRC Calendar.
>>
>>New CRC Board member:
>>The Charles River Conservancy is pleased to announce David Ellis, former
>>president of the Museum of Science and past president of Lafayette
>>College, as the newest member of the CRC Board of Directors.
>>
>>Picture of the Month:
>><http://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/calendar/calendar.html>The
>>intersection of River Street and Storrow Drive (left side of the closest
>>bridge) and the adjacent stretch of pathway have persistently been a
>>cause of frustration for pathway users and are the focus of the newly
>>released Dudley White Pathway Project. To view the photo of the month,
>><http://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/images/pix_of_month/2004_02_AerialRiverBridges.jpg>click
>>here.
>>
>>We need your support:
>><http://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/images/pix_of_month/2004_02_AerialRiverBridges.jpg>Your
>>support enables us to continue working on your behalf to renew the
>>Charles River Parklands. If you've already given recently, thank you,
>>but please consider making an additional gift. Contributions can be made
>><https://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/membership/index.php>on line or
>>by mail.
>>Our mailing address is:
>>
>>The Charles River Conservancy - 104 Eldredge Street - Newton, MA 02458
>>
>>The Charles River Conservancy takes as its mission the renewal and
>>stewardship of the Charles River Parklands The Conservancy engages in
>>numerous Parklands restoration and improvement initiatives, including
>>access and safety, education and outreach, and planning and maintenance
>>programs, and relies heavily on individual contributions. To support the
>>Charles River Conservancy, click
>><https://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/membership/index.php>here. Thank you!
>
>If you know someone who would enjoy this newsletter, please feel free to
>pass it along. Interested readers can subscribe to the e-newsletter by
>sending an email to
><mailto:bml at charlesriverconservancy.org>bml at charlesriverconservancy.org<mailto:bml at charlesriverconservancy.org>,
>with "subscribe volunteers" as the subject.
>
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>
>--
>Britt Lundgren
>Volunteer Coordinator
>Charles River Conservancy
>104 Eldredge St.
>Newton, MA 02458
>617.641.9131
>fax 617.641.9304
>http://www.charlesriverconservancy.org/
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