5/1/2026
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of “Bricks by the Lake!” Learn more about the history of this program below. The Original Idea In 2004, FOLQ sparked an initiative to redesign Col. Connelly Park – essentially a continuation of earlier efforts to open up the whole head of the lake to public view upon entering the town from the north. Because...
12/12/2025
The Friends of Lake Quannapowitt are honored to announce the establishment of an FOLQ Fund with The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield (TSF). Beginning in June 2026, an annual scholarship will be awarded from the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt Fund to a local student pursuing education beyond high school, with a preference for a student studying environmental science. FOLQ has long...
11/25/2025
With well over 100 people in attendance, The Friends of Lake Quannapowitt held our annual breakfast at the Crystal Community Club on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Greetings from the Town of Wakefield were provided by Town Administrator Dee Casey and Town Council Vice Chair Jonathan Chines. This annual event is for all community members to gather and celebrate the annual...
11/5/2025
Wakefield resident Kris Ingersoll is FOLQ’s new goose counter. He uses a combination of A.I. technology and old-fashioned methods to count geese at Lake Quannapowitt. Wakefield resident Kris Ingersoll is FOLQ’s new goose counter, following the dedicated volunteerism of long-time counter and Board Member Bill Butler. Kris recently moved back to Wakefield after time away and wanted to volunteer in...
10/2/2025
Friends of Lake Quannapowitt is happy to share this update from the Town of Wakefield’s Department of Public Works Engineering Division on work they completed at Lake Quannapowitt this past summer: The Town of Wakefield is pleased to announce the successful completion of trail and shoreline improvements along the gravel path connecting Beacon Street and Lakeside Avenue. These enhancements have...
9/23/2025
The Town of Wakefield Conservation Commission has scheduled four upcoming info sessions to review their proposed Wetlands Bylaw. The public is encouraged to attend to learn more about the proposed Bylaw, ask questions, and provide feedback. The community can join the discussion on September 23, September 30, October 14, and October 28. All meetings are virtual and will be held...
7/21/2025
FOLQ is sharing an important notice from the Town of Wakefield. To ensure you receive the most up-to-date information, FOLQ recommends you sign up for Town Alerts, subscribe to Town Emails, and follow the Town’s Facebook page. From the Town of Wakefield: The Wakefield Health and Human Services Department is issuing a precautionary advisory regarding a potential harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Lake...
