Health & Fitness
The Turion Project of Beseck Lake
An environmental activity that will prevent thousands of new invasive plants from growing - a perfect opportunity for students in need of community service hours.
Education & Environmental Activity
A DEEP C.A.R.E. (CT AQUATIC RESOURCES EDUCATION) EVENT
The DEEP C.A.R.E. program increases public awareness of aquatic resources, introduces students to fishing, promotes environmental stewardship, encourages responsible behavior among citizens by fostering a respect and knowledge of our State’s natural resources.
DATE: Saturday May 3, 2014
REGISTRATION: 8:00 A.M.
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EVENT TIME: 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Beseck Lake - Middlefield, CT
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Meet at the Beseck beach pavilion, Middlefield at 8:00 A.M. to register for an educational lake bed tour with Limnologist & Plant Ecologist, Mark June-Wells, Ph.D. Mark will teach participants about invasive aquatic plants, learn what a turion is and Curlyleaf pondweed reproduction, learn what studies have been going on at the lake. Educational photo boards will be on display in the lake bed.
Due to a significant lake drawdown, the program will provide a rare opportunity for participants to be a part of a crucial environmental activity that will prevent thousands of new invasive plants from growing.
Bring a leaf rake for cleanup of turions of the invasive Potamogeton crispus (Curlyleaf Pondweed) plant – perfect for students in need of community service hours.
BRING: Boots, gloves and a leaf rake!
To register early or more information contact:
Amy Poturnicki - DEEP C.A.R.E. instructor
RAHR25@comcast.net
860-638-8830
A coordinated effort of the Town of Middlefield, Lake Beseck Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, Mark June-Wells, P.h.D, Lake Beseck Association, Middlefield Parks & Recreation and CTDEEP
