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Contact: Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer
itomeu@cambridgema.gov

For Immediate Release

Celebrate Fresh Pond Day Saturday, June 15

Cambridge, MA, June 4, 2019 – Join the Cambridge Water Department at its annual Fresh Pond Day on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., to celebrate Fresh Pond Reservation. Fresh Pond Reservation is truly Cambridge's green gem - an urban wild that protects Fresh Pond, Cambridge's in-city drinking water reservoir.  Fresh Pond Day serves as an annual community tribute to this unique Reservation that is a vital natural resource, an invaluable sanctuary for wildlife, and a beloved recreational escape in the city.  This event is free and open to all; all dogs must be leashed. 

Fresh Pond Day events will be at and around the Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge.  Use of public transit and bicycles to get to the event is strongly encouraged. Bus routes 72, 74, 75, 78; & Alewife T are all nearby. Visitors arriving by car are asked to park at the Tobin School on 197 Vassal Lane.

Events Schedule
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Learn to Stilt Walk
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Open House of the Water Treatment Plant
11:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Live Music from Allston Rock Records
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Global Water Dance Performance
11:00 a.m. – 3: 00 p.m. Free bike tune-ups and bike rodeo; learn about pond life animals with Nature Knowledge for Kids; Junior Ranger badge activities; learn how to fix a leak

Peruse our community tables to learn more from various city departments and local organizations involved in sustainability and outdoor recreation. 

Please note that rain or extreme weather cancels this event. For more information, visit www.cambridgema.gov/freshpondday or contact Ranger Tim at 617-349-6489, tpuopolo@cambridgeMA.gov

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