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Pond path improvements coming
The City of Albany Department of General Services tells us that they will make some much needed improvements to the path on the South (New Scotland) side of the pond this fall. This section of the path is very low, and has been in mild disrepair...
Help Needed with Loosestrife Wed Sept 14th 6:00 pm
On Wednesday, September 14th at 6:00 PM 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...
Ice Cream Social Sunday 9/11 1 to 3 PM
Ice Cream Social at Buckingham Pond Sunday September 11, 2011 1:00 to 3:00 PM Donations gratefully accepted to support Buckingham Pond Conservancy In addition to ice cream hotdogs and other refreshments will also be available. Featuring the with...
Help Needed with Loosestrife August 20th 9:00 am
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...
Where did all the water go?
Well the pond's not quite as dry as the moon, but it is pretty dry! File this one under the category of "Mistakes Happen". The water department was testing the pump at the west end of the pond. They turned it to "on" as part...
So Far So Good
The Conservancy is making a concerted effort to rid our pond of the invasive species Purple Loosestrife. Purple Loosestrife is a problem for the pond because it chokes out native animals like cattails. Cattails are needed by native species like...