Join fellow birders in their 20s-30s as we visit Fresh Pond Reservation! Located in the northwest part of Cambridge, Fresh Pond is home to 162 acres of space consisting of forests, meadows, wetlands, and open water. As we navigate our way around the 2.5 mile park loop trail, expect to see all kinds of songbirds, waterbirds, and fall migrants (especially ducks & warblers!) as we embrace peak Fall migration time in Massachusetts!
If you’re interested, stick around afterwards and we may walk over to Mount Auburn Cemetery for more birding depending on the conditions.
Whether you’re a newcomer looking to start a new hobby or are a seasoned bird expert, birders of all experience levels in their 20s and 30s are encouraged to join! Let’s connect through our mutual appreciation for birds and the environment! Hope to see you there!
Dress for the weather conditions; bring water! Expect to walk approximately 3 miles on mostly paved/level paths. Bring binoculars if you have them; loaners are available on request (please email the trip leader ahead of time). Port-a-potties are available at the ranger station on the south side of the park.
This trip is specifically dedicated to those aged 20-39 years. Please do not bring children.
Plan to meet at the first intersection south of the park entrance across the street from 603 Concord Ave. You will be in the right place if you are approaching an open area (Lusitania Field). Meeting location coordinates: 42.38801, -71.14504.
Parking meters on Cambridge streets are generally free and without a duration limit on Sunday. Be sure to read the sign – “Except Sunday” means you are fine. Metered parking on Wheeler St and Faucet St shuld be free. There is also parking on Huron Ave on the sourthern edge of the resercvation. Some parking there or elsewhere will be marked as resident only but most of those spots will say “Except Sunday” (be sure to read the sign) and that really does mean you can park there on Sunday.
The Alewife T station has paid parking and is a walk 15 minutes to the meeting location.
Public transit:Getting off at the Concord Ave/Wheeler St stop on the 74 or 78 bus is the most direct option for getting close to the meeting location. Walking the 15 minutes south from the Alewife T station (via Red Line) is the best alternative. https://www.mbta.com/trip-planner can help you plan and to make sure your ride is running on Sunday.
If you have any questions, reach out to the trip leader!