The Newton Conservators will host a BioBlitz on Sunday, August 11, 3:30-5PM, to help people of all ages to explore the fish, insects, and other invertebrates that inhabit Crystal Lake. This event is FREE. Register here.
People come to Crystal Lake to swim, fish, and boat. A shoreline path and sidewalks allow for walks along three sides of the lake. Because Crystal Lake is a “great pond” (a pond that’s larger than ten acres) owned by the state. The City purchased the shoreline portion of the adjacent property, 230 Lake Avenue, and built a lakeside path from the Crystal Lake beach to the existing parkland at Levingston Cove. Levingston Cove was recently renovated with a new fishing platform and accessibility features.
These BioBlitz events are part of a larger effort by the Newton Conservators to document and raise awareness about the great diversity of plants and animals that inhabit Newton’s open spaces. At the beginning of the event, will be a brief tutorial on the iNaturalist app, which is used to document species and as an identification aid. Download this free and useful identification app to your phone or tablet beforehand from the Apple App Store for iOS or the Google Play Store for Android.
The leader for this event will be naturalist Jonathan Regosin. For questions, email him at jonathan.regosin@gmail.com.
The event will start at Levingston Cove. You can find parking on nearby streets near Levingston Cove or the bathhouse parking lot. Registrants will be notified by email in case the event is canceled due to rain.
