On Saturday August 20th we will continue our efforts to suppress Purple Loosestrife from the pond. Purple Loosestrife is a problem for the pond because it chokes out native plants like cattails. Cattails are needed by native species like ducks and muskrats, and they...
BPC is participating this year in the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP). CSLAP is a volunteer lake monitoring program run by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the NYS Federation of Lake Associations, Inc. (NYSFOLA). If you...
Thanks so much to everyone for the great Spring clean up on Sunday 4/10. It was terrific to see so many folks out - more than 30 people were there to help. A special tip of the pruning shears to Fred Ruff who tackled the invasive Oriental Bittersweet that was...
Spring Cleanup DaySunday April 10, 2011 1:00 – 3:00 PMMeet at the parking lot Join your neighbors as we all pitch in to get the pond ready for spring & summer. General trash & litter pickup.Bring work gloves and tools.Bags and some tools will be available....
We're looking for volunteers to help with our summer water testing effort. You'd need to be available one or two Saturday or Sunday mornings a month from June through October, and for about an hour and half each time you participate. This water testing is critical to...
The New York State Federation of Lake Association's Annual Conference is a great way to learn about pond ecology, algae blooms, water quality issues, aquatic plants and much more. This year's conference is Friday, April 29th through Sunday May 1st in Hamilton NY. A...
What do a tug of war, a free-range organic car wash and an evening of jazz have in common? ...They were all fundraising ideas brainstormed at the Buckingham Pond Annual Meeting last Sunday. We thank the 30 or so brave souls who came out in the drizzly cold rain. It...
Please save the date for the Buckingham Pond Conservancy Annual MeetingSunday March 6, 2011 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM We are seeking a candidate to take a one year board seat. If you are interested please contact us at [email protected] Pond is located in the...
Today's Sweetheart Skating Party was Sweet!! Thanks to everyone who came to the pond and enjoyed an afternoon with friends and neighbors. Special thanks to the Albany Devil Dawg & friends, Stewart's Shops, the Chocolate Gecko and the City of Albany. We had so much...
Sweetheart Skate for all agesSunday, Feb. 13, 2011, 1 - 3 pmBuckingham Pond Event will occur ice conditions permitting. To check the ice conditions, visit the website on Saturday 2/12, or subscribe to the email list. Everyone who loves the pond is a sweetheart to...
The Fall 2010 Clean up was a great success! Thanks to everyone for a terrific job at the clean up last Sunday. We had more than 25 enthusiastic volunteers who planted hundreds of bulbs. Look for the results of their efforts next spring. Each clean up we are finding...
Save the Date Please join us for the Pond Cleanup Day this Sunday 11/7 from 1 to 3 pm. Bulb planting, trash pickup and general fall chores. Bring work gloves and your favorite tool, or use the ones provided. Meet at the parking area by the playground.
