• ๐ŸŽช Festival by the Lake

    Friends of Lake Quannapowitt is happy to once again participate at the Festival by the Lake, an annual event hosted by the Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association (WCNA). Come for the many crafters, artists, local organizations, live music, and great food. Visit with the many local nonprofit organizations, including FOLQ, to learn about community services and...

  • ๐Ÿงฑ Bricks by the Lake Dedication Ceremony

    Bricks by the Lake is a program that raises funds for improvements in lakeside parklands through personal memorials on engraved bricks by the lakeshore. We host a ceremony to dedicate newly gifted bricks every two years. This year's ceremony will be held on June 8th at 2:00 PM. All bricks purchases from March 2, 2023...

  • ๐ŸŽฃ 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 canโ€™t attend? Email mail@folq.org to let us know - we can offer your spot to someone on the wait list!...

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ 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...

  • ๐Ÿšฎ 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.