Friends of Wachusett Mountain is a non-profit group dedicated to conservation,
environmental education and land stewardship at Wachusett Mountain.
Research Phototography
Friends of Wachusett members conduct various biological research projects all year long.
June 16, 2007 Field Trip
These are from our introductory field trip with students from Fitchburg State College (and professor Chris Picone), UMass Lowell, and Acton-Boxborough Regional High School.
Ryan Bevilacqua (Fitchburg State) holding red eft salamander
Left to right, Ali Nord, Jess Poppe (AB, AB-going to Tufts), Amir Dolaty, Veronica Conant (UMass Lowell, Biology), Ryan Bevilacqua and Chris Picone (Fitchburg State)
Dip netting for frogs, tadpoles, and inverts in Echo Lake
April 27, 2007 Machias Pool
After setting out overnight Spotted Salamander traps, Scott Smyers checks the water and air temperature and PH level at Machias Pool and records his findings. Vernal Pool Surveys are ongoing at several locations at Wachusett Mountain.
Scott Smyers at Machias Pool
Scott Smyers at Machias Pool
April 14, 2007 Research Committee Meeting
Scott Smyers
Brian Bettencourt
Chris Picone
UMass Biology Department Trip
Students from the UMass Biology Department in front of the Superintendent's Building
If you'd like to share your own pictures of Wachusett, send them to us at photos@friendsofwachusett.org