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🎣 Free Learn to Fish Session at Lake Quannapowitt

The registration limit of 50 people has been reached. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, email mail@folq.org and provide your name and the number of people in your party. Registered but can’t attend? Email mail@folq.org to let us know - we can offer your spot to someone on the wait list!...

👩‍🌾 FOLQ at the Wakefield Farmers Market

Hall Park (Veterans Field Parking Lot)

Friends of Lake Quannapowitt will be hosting a table at the September 13 Wakefield Farmers Market. Come see us to ask questions about current events around the Lake, our water quality testing program, our lakeshore stewardship and invasive plant removals, and ways to get involved. We'll also have some fresh new merchandise for sale! All...

🚮 Fall Lakeshore Cleanup with Galvin Middle School

Bandstand/Lower Common Lake Quannapowitt Church Street, Wakefield, MA, United States

Volunteers from FOLQ will partner with 5th and 6th graders from Galvin Middle School to clean up trash around the lake. Students should meet at the FOLQ table by the bandstand on the Lower Common to receive trash bags and gloves.

🎪 FOLQ at Town Day on the Common

Bandstand/Lower Common Lake Quannapowitt Church Street, Wakefield, MA, United States

The Town of Wakefield and the Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce will host Town Day on the Common on September 27, 2024. Stop by the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt table at Town Day on the Lower Common. See the work we do, learn about the latest happenings around the lake, check out volunteer opportunities, and...

👩‍🌾 Autumn Invasive Plant Removal and Litter Cleanup: Hall Park

🌿🌱 Sign Up Here! Sunday 10/05/2025 2:00pm-4:00pm Hall Park (near Vets Field parking lot) DETAILS Two volunteer options during each session: invasive plant removals or litter cleanup. You can choose one or both. Stay as long as you'd like: These are usually 2-hour work sessions, but people stay for as long or short as they can, and...

CANCELLED 👩‍🌾 Autumn Invasive Plant Removal and Litter Cleanup

🌿🌱 Sign Up for Other Dates Here! CANCELLED: Monday 10/13/25 4:00pm - 6:00pm  DETAILS Two volunteer options during each session: invasive plant removals or litter cleanup. You can choose one or both. Stay as long as you'd like: These are usually 2-hour work sessions, but people stay for as long or short as they can, and you’re...

👩‍🌾 Autumn Invasive Plant Removal and Litter Cleanup

🌿🌱 Sign Up Here! Sunday 10/19/25 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Gertrude Spaulding Park at the north end of the lake (near the flagpole) DETAILS Two volunteer options during each session: invasive plant removals or litter cleanup. You can choose one or both. Stay as long as you'd like: These are usually 2-hour work sessions, but people stay...

👩‍🌾 Autumn Invasive Plant Removal and Litter Cleanup

🌿🌱 Sign Up Here! Friday 10/24/25 4:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Gertrude Spaulding Park (north end of the lake near Col. Connelly Park) DETAILS Two volunteer options during each session: invasive plant removals or litter cleanup. You can choose one or both. Stay as long as you'd like: These are usually 2-hour work sessions, but people stay for...