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| The harvester at Carding Mill Pond in Sudbury |
One of our partners, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, generously lends their big, bright orange, mechanical aquatic harvester to other CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area) partners to harvest water chesnut. Fish and Wildlife will be using the harvester themselves from July 23 through August 3rd, and they're looking for volunteers! If you liked our post about the Water Chestnut Pullathon, have heard people talking about it, or just think that canoeing on the Sudbury River and getting a little messy sounds like fun, then this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!
The work parties will run from 8:00 am to noon and from noon to 4:00 pm. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but if you are under 16, please bring a parent or guardian who will also be participating.
Meet them at the public boat launch off of River Road (near its intersection with Route 27) in Wayland, MA. You should bring shoes and clothes you don't mind getting wet and dirty, sunscreen, bug repellent, water, and a snack. They do have some canoes available, but resources are limited so sign up soon! Volunteers are welcome to bring their own boats.
All participants must register with Amber Carr prior to the event. Call or email her at (978) 443-4661 ext. 33 or amber_carr@fws.gov. The dates for the pulls are below:
Monday 7/23
Tuesday 7/24
Wednesday 7/25
Thursday 7/26
Friday 7/27
Monday 7/30
Tuesday 7/31
Wednesday 8/1
Thursday 8/2
Friday 8/3
Hope to see you there!
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