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...

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.

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...

Now through December 1st, order a custom-engraved brick to be embedded at Col. Connelly Park at Lake Quannapowitt. All funds generated by brick purchases are dedicated toward improving parklands around the lake. 🎀🧱 Holiday Order Deadlines Orders must be received by December 1, 2025 to receive a certificate suitable for gift wrapping. Certificates will be...

🌿🌱 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...

🌿🌱 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...

🌿🌱 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...

🌿🌱 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...

🌿🌱 Sign Up Here! Sunday November 2 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: TBD 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 welcome...