Granite Broads • Entered by Nancy Frost on July 27, 2020
Field Trip to MA estuary
June 25, 2020
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 1 |
| Post Admin hours | |
| Activity Hours | 2 |
| Participants | 2 |
| Total Hours | 5 |
Key Issue: Water-related Conservation
Activity Type: Other Administration (reporting, emails, calls, planning)
Key Partners: Friends of Belle Isle Marsh, MA Dept of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
Short Description of Activity
Field trip to Belle Isle Marsh, a small protected area that is a remnant of salt marsh that originally covered most of MA. Accessible to Boston area members who don’t have cars. Large enough to spread out but in need of assistance with weed removal, signage replacement.
Reflection/Evaluation
Goal was to do a dry-run of a physically distanced visit to this site and to explore possible stewardship activities. Will follow up with MA DCR before offering as a possible site for MA Granite Broads who are looking for individual or very small group stewardship opportunities. Site is easily accessible via T and there are options for physically challenged members to work there.