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8th Annual Save Blueberry & Sol's Pond Yard Sale

8/11/2020

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One of the largest group yard sales that takes place annually on Cape Cod is happening this year! In order to stay Covid-Safe, this event which attracts hundreds of buyers each year, will be held at various locations in the Blueberry Pond and Millstone Village neighborhoods. Both neighborhoods are off Millstone Road, the first at Blueberry Pond Drive and the second at Lund Farm Way. Masks are required and no location may host more than 25 people at any time. 

Shoppers will find hundreds of items including furniture, art, books, household items, toys, games and puzzles, collectibles, tools, jewelry, baked goods and more. Reversible masks will also be sold.
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​Questions or Want to Donate?

​For more information about the Save Blueberry and Sol’s Ponds Association, its 8th Annual Yard Sale Fundraiser, or to make a tax-deductible donation of any size, please contact Candy Lucenti 978-239-2763.
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Upper Mill Pond Eco-Paddle Tour "FUN-Raiser"

8/9/2020

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Info

BEING HELD:
10:00AM to 12:00PM Saturday, August 22
(Rain date: Sunday, August 23.)

PARTICIPATION:
$60 per person for 2 hour tour
Pre-Registration Payment Required
This is a no-refund, no-cancellation event since reservations are extremely limited
  • Up to 12 people can participate.
          — 6 Kayaks and 6 Stand-Up Paddle Boards will be available.

  • Two tour guides will provide an overview of kettle ponds and Punkhorn history, health of the Mill ponds, etc., and Peter Trull will talk about pond wildlife (damselflies, etc.) [bios below]
Please RSVP by Thursday, August 20th at 5PM, to ensure your spot. If you have any questions you can email us or if you would like to know more about SUPfari Adventures, visit their web page.
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YOUR GUIDES
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​Ryan Burch, is a lifelong nature and water steward. He is co-owner of SUPfari Adventures Cape Cod with his wife Juliette and is the Senior Shellfish & Natural Resource Officer for the town of Brewster.

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Peter Trull is a wildlife specialist, science teacher, and photographer. He is also the author of 5 books including An Illustrated Guide To the Common Birds Of Cape Cod.

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2020 Annual Meeting Goes Virtual

7/27/2020

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The BPC 2020 Annual Meeting will be held in just under two weeks, on Saturday morning, August 8, 2020 and begin at 9AM sharp via Zoom - the popular online meeting host that so many of us have become accustomed to during these times of social distancing.

​The meeting will include a brief discussion of goals and accomplishments, a business meeting and the announcement of newly elected Board members followed by a lively and informative talk by Sophia Fox (below,)  the Aquatic Ecologist at the Cape Cod National Seashore, on Climate Change and its impact on FreshWater Ponds on Cape Cod.
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​​Sophia Fox is a familiar voice of science heard on NPR affiliate broadcast stations. Ms. Fox researches and monitors freshwater and coastal ecosystems as the Aquatic Ecologist at the Cape Cod National Seashore. Her research has ranged from studying wastewater pollution and water quality in Venice Lagoon to the effects of nutrient pollution on food webs in Cape Cod waters to the impacts of deforestation on mangrove ecosystems in Panama.
To get more information on the Annual Meeting, read more about the 2020 Board Members and RSVP to participate in this years online Zoom Meeting visit the 2020 Annual Meeting page under the About tab.
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Cyanobacteria Advisory for Seymour Pond

7/27/2020

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On Saturday July 25, a Cyanobacteria Advisory has been posted by the Seymour Pond neighborhood association at prominent landings due to visible Cyanobacteria blooms.
This is due to elevated levels of Phycocyanin which does indicate high levels of cyanobacteria.
At this time the water is unsafe for children and pets.

Until further notice:
  • small children should avoid contact with the water in Seymour Pond
  • keep all pets away from the water
  • do not get pond water in your mouth
The Brewster Ponds Coalition and the Association for the Preservation of Cape Cod continue to monitor freshwater ponds in Brewster to provide timely notification to our residents of potentially harmful algal blooms.

If you have any questions please contact:
Marty Burke - marty.burke@brewsterponds.org
Gwen Pelletier - gwen.pelletier@brewsterponds.org
For additional information, please visit https://www.mass.gov/guides/cyanobacterial-harmful-algal-blooms-cyanohabs-water
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Save Lower Mill Pond Yard Sale

7/13/2020

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Donations Of Items For Sale and Contributions Appreciated

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Save Lower Mill Pond YARD SALE
Saturday, July 25   8AM-2PM

On Run Hill Road on the right before the Brewster Transfer Station.

The recently formed
Save Lower Mill Pond group is holding a community yard sale on Saturday, July 25th starting at 8AM.  (Rain Date Sunday, July 26th.)  Proceeds will go to the construction of a storm water runoff retention basin to prevent polluted, nutrient-rich road runoff from reaching the pond waters.

Face Masks and Social Distancing Are Required
If you have items you would like to donate, drop off is Friday, 7/24 from 2 PM to 6 PM.  Items should be clean and in good, working condition.  Please no electronic equipment, computers, winter sporting equipment, TV’s, clothes, pillows, exercise equipment, large furniture.
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Should you prefer to make a monetary donation please click here to make a tax deductible contribution by credit card or E-check.  Under notes, please specify Lower Mill Pond Fund.  If you prefer, you can send a check made payable to Brewster Ponds Coalition Memo: Lower Mill Pond Fund to BPC, PO Box 459, Brewster, MA 02631.  Any amount donated will be greatly appreciated.
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Elbow Pond Plant Harvesting Underway

7/8/2020

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The first day of harvesting went very well with more than 4 TONS of plants being removed and taken to the Town Of Brewster Transfer Station for composting.   The intent of this project is to remove a large enough quantity of phosphorus from the pond sediment/water column so that it leads to improved water quality over time.

Many thanks to Ryan Burch from the Brewster DNR who operated the town owned Eco-Harvester all day as well as to volunteers Peter Trull, Konrad Schultz, Brian Penney, John Hall and Team Leader John Keith.
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Cyanobacteria Advisory For Walker's Pond

6/30/2020

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On Monday, June 29, the Town of Brewster Health Department posted a Cyanobacteria Advisory at the Walker's Pond Landing on Slough Road. This is due to elevated levels of Dolichospermum which indicates high levels of cyanobacteria.
At this time the water is unsafe for children and pets.

Until further notice:
  • Small children should avoid contact with the water in Walker's Pond
  • Keep all pets away from the water
  • Do not get pond water in your mouth
Call your doctor or veterinarian if you or your animals have a sudden or unexpected sickness or signs of poisoning. For additional information please visit:
https://www.mass.gov/guides/cyanobacterial-harmful-algal-blooms-cyanohabs-water

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Thank you for your Pond-Fun Images!

5/30/2020

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A sampling of Brewster Pond Photos submitted by YOU! 
Many answered the BPC’s call for pond-fun images for inclusion in the 2020 Brewster Ponds Guide. They illustrate Brewster ponds’ beauty and the many ways we enjoy them! Enjoy this collage sampler of submitted images, created by BPC volunteer, Amy Darbyshire. 

The Pond Guide includes photos submitted by Rob Boas, Barry Donahue, Laura Eldridge, Andrea Genser, Eric Levy, Theresa Martin, Sue Meyer, Kathy Nelson, Carl Santamaria, Judy Stevens, Susan Spencer, and Mike Wajewski. All submitted images--whether or not in the Ponds Guide--are now part of the BPC photo archive for use in other BPC publications, social media, and communications. Thank you all, for your contributions!

Get your copy of the 2020 Ponds Guide at the display boxes at these Brewster town landings: Long Pond, Schoolhouse Pond, Sheep Pond, Slough Pond, Upper Mill Pond, and Walkers Pond. Also available when these locations reopen: Town Hall, Brewster Ladies Library, Department of Natural Resources, and Nickerson State Park.

Thanks again to the BPC Business Partners for their Ponds Guide sponsorship: J. M. O'Reilly & Associates, Leighton Realty, SUPfari Adventures, the Brewster Bookstore, Crocker Nurseries, and Ace Hardware.
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Updated BPC Events and Programs Calendar: May Edition

5/17/2020

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Schoolhouse Pond--Photo Courtesy of Susan Bridges
As of May 13, the Barnstable County Department of Health believes that Cape Cod is on a downward trend of COVID-19 cases. [Click here for story.] But the State of Massachusetts, the Town of Brewster, and local organizations remain cautious to prevent a COVID-19 reoccurrence by minimizing crowds and maintaining social distancing.

In view of these efforts, the BPC board decided to postpone or cancel programs and events:  
  • Citizen Science Cyanobacteria Pond Testing Training: Two staff employees of our partner, the Association to Preserve Cape Cod, will sample and test Bakers, Cliff, Elbow, Sheep, Upper Mill, Lower Mill, and Walkers Ponds without BPC volunteers, beginning the first week in June and conducted every other week unless conditions require more frequent testing.
  • School Pond Education Program Field Trips: Schools remain closed with students continuing to learn at home, and the pond field trips are canceled for 2020. 
  • BPC Pond Summit: Scheduled for Saturday, June 27, this event is postponed, perhaps until the Fall, while the board considers how to hold this event, either virtually or in person. This may be held in conjunction with the previously postponed Spring Volunteer Fair. 
  • Brewster Conservation Day: The BPC participates in this popular outdoor event hosted by the Brewster Conservation Trust, the Brewster Historical Society, and the Department of Natural Resources. Originally scheduled for Saturday, July 11, they've cancelled this year's event.
  • Brewster Historical Society Farmers Market Community Table: The Brewster Farmers is scheduled to run this summer with strict social distancing guidelines. Currently, the BPC is slated to host a community table on Sunday, August 2. Stay tuned for more details.
  • BPC Annual Meeting: Saturday, August, 8: For our members' safety, the board has decided to host a virtual annual meeting on this date. Stay tuned for more details.
  • Eco-Paddle: A late summer Mill Pond eco-paddle is planned for a TBD date in September. At this time, this event is still scheduled because its outdoor venue makes it feasible to implement social distancing practices.
Please take care and thanks for your ongoing support!
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Help the Town Plan Pond Conservation and Recreational Needs! Fill out the 2020 Brewster Open Space and Recreational Plan Community Survey

5/9/2020

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The Town of Brewster is in the process of updating its Open Space and Recreation Plan, which  provides a framework for continued conservation and recreation planning in Brewster. The update is required for Brewster to remain eligible for State funding to acquire and protect open space and recreation parcels. The first part of the process is to survey Brewster residents to obtain their views on the Town’s open space and recreation priorities.

Click here to access the survey. Several survey questions relate to Brewster ponds and recreation: 
- the importance of preserving buffer areas around ponds and suggested town preservation actions
- frequency of visiting Town ponds and adjacent conservation lands
- input into future recreational pond activity planning

Your input is important! Thanks for taking a few moments to fill out the survey!
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Business Partners
    • Board
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Strategic Plan and By-Laws
    • Contact Us
  • PROGRAMS
    • Citizen Science
    • Pond Education Program
    • Water Quality Monitoring
    • Pond Trail Monitoring
    • Pond Remediation Projects
    • Pond Neighborhood Outreach
  • LEARN
    • Beneath The Surface
    • Six Concerns
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