Friends of Alewife Reservation (FAR)

Videos

A look at this delicate ecosystem on the edge of Cambridge: Ellen Mass of Friends of the Alewife Reservation

"In this episode of Not for Nothin', I interview Ellen Mass of the Friends of the Alewife Reservation about this precious open space that straddles Cambridge, Arlington and Belmont. Development is threatening to destroy the reservation, situated on the Mystic River Watershed, which is home to irreplaceable flora and fauna." -Susan Fleischmann

WGBH special on Silver Maple Forest

(article at wgbh.org)

Silver Maple Forest

Far Forum Spring 2013

Opening and Celebration of the Alewife Constructed Wetlands - November 2, 2013

Silver Maple Forest Concert

Hoola Hoop Light Show

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Forest and Park Friends Network

www.networkingfriends.net
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winter wildlife walk

Presentation Spotlighting Alewife Reservation

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GreenCambridge .org

Regional, National and International Climate Change

Aggregated by David Landskov of Sustainable Arlington and FAR board member.

Local Resources

About Friends of Alewife Reservation

The Alewife Reservation is a unique natural resource for the communities of Belmont, Arlington and Cambridge and home to hundreds of species, including hawks, coyotes beavers, snapping turtles, wild turkeys and muskrats, the reservation is a unique natural resource for the community.
Historical information (Powerpoint)

Friends of Alewife Reservation works to protect and restore this wild area and the surrounding area for the water quality, native plants, animals and over 90 bird species with paths for walking, running and biking, recreation, and for classroom education and research. We regularly steward and preserve the Reservation area for wildlife and for the enjoyment of present and future generations.