Calendar of Events
Phragmites Cutting from the Herring Run
Volunteers are needed to do the actual cutting in the stream (wet foot) and on land to cut up and bag the phragmites (dry foot).
Volunteers who will work in the stream should wear high, waterproof boots and gloves. RLPPA has some that will be available. Volunteers who work on land should have gloves and wear clothing that will protect from tics. Hedge clippers are needed for both in stream and on land. Garden rakes are also needed for moving phragmites from the stream. Please bring what you have!
This is the 5th year of cutting phragmites from the herring run, which has helped keep them in check from clogging the run and thus discouraging herring from spawning into Lake Elizabeth. This project is one part of the comprehensive work being undertaken by Red Lily Pond Project for the enhancement and health of our ponds.
Phragmites Cutting from the Herring Run
Volunteers are needed to do the actual cutting in the stream (wet foot) and on land to cut up and bag the phragmites (dry foot).
Volunteers who will work in the stream should wear high, waterproof boots and gloves. RLPPA has some that will be available. Volunteers who work on land should have gloves and wear clothing that will protect from tics. Hedge clippers are needed for both in stream and on land. Garden rakes are also needed for moving phragmites from the stream. Please bring what you have!
This is the 5th year of cutting phragmites from the herring run, which has helped keep them in check from clogging the run and thus discouraging herring from spawning into Lake Elizabeth. This project is one part of the comprehensive work being undertaken by Red Lily Pond Project for the enhancement and health of our ponds.
Phragmites Cutting from the Herring Run
Volunteers are needed to do the actual cutting in the stream (wet foot) and on land to cut up and bag the phragmites (dry foot).
Volunteers who will work in the stream should wear high, waterproof boots and gloves. RLPPA has some that will be available. Volunteers who work on land should have gloves and wear clothing that will protect from tics. Hedge clippers are needed for both in stream and on land. Garden rakes are also needed for moving phragmites from the stream. Please bring what you have!
This is the 5th year of cutting phragmites from the herring run, which has helped keep them in check from clogging the run and thus discouraging herring from spawning into Lake Elizabeth. This project is one part of the comprehensive work being undertaken by Red Lily Pond Project for the enhancement and health of our ponds.
Phragmites Cutting from the Herring Run
Volunteers are needed to do the actual cutting in the stream (wet foot) and on land to cut up and bag the phragmites (dry foot).
Volunteers who will work in the stream should wear high, waterproof boots and gloves. RLPPA has some that will be available. Volunteers who work on land should have gloves and wear clothing that will protect from tics. Hedge clippers are needed for both in stream and on land. Garden rakes are also needed for moving phragmites from the stream. Please bring what you have!
This is the 5th year of cutting phragmites from the herring run, which has helped keep them in check from clogging the run and thus discouraging herring from spawning into Lake Elizabeth. This project is one part of the comprehensive work being undertaken by Red Lily Pond Project for the enhancement and health of our ponds.
Stella Maris Kayak Procession & Block Party
Stella Maris celebration will take place on Lake Elizabeth at dusk. Following an Italian tradition of honoring “the star of the sea”, small illuminated boats (canoes and kayaks) will glide around Lake Elizabeth while onlookers enjoy music, beverages and snacks.
Craigville House Tour
4 or 5 homes will be on the 2025 Craigville House Tour, which benefits Red Lily Pond Project.
Tickets are $25 per person for the tour.
More information to come!
Sustainable Practices Event
Sustainable Practices Event - sponsored by Red Lily Pond Project Association and CCMA
More details to follow
Annual Benefit Dinner & Live Auction
Save the Date! We moved event to July in 2025!
Annual Dinner and Live Auction to benefit the Red Lily Pond Project!
Phragmites Cutting from the Herring Run
Volunteers are needed to do the actual cutting in the stream (wet foot) and on land to cut up and bag the phragmites (dry foot).
Volunteers who will work in the stream should wear high, waterproof boots and gloves. RLPPA has some that will be available. Volunteers who work on land should have gloves and wear clothing that will protect from tics. Hedge clippers are needed for both in stream and on land. Garden rakes are also needed for moving phragmites from the stream. Please bring what you have!
This is the 4th year of cutting phragmites from the herring run, which has helped keep them in check from clogging the run and thus discouraging herring from spawning into Lake Elizabeth. This project is one part of the comprehensive work being undertaken by Red Lily Pond Project for the enhancement and health of our ponds.
Phragmites Cutting from the Herring Run
Volunteers are needed to do the actual cutting in the stream (wet foot) and on land to cut up and bag the phragmites (dry foot).
Volunteers who will work in the stream should wear high, waterproof boots and gloves. RLPPA has some that will be available. Volunteers who work on land should have gloves and wear clothing that will protect from tics. Hedge clippers are needed for both in stream and on land. Garden rakes are also needed for moving phragmites from the stream. Please bring what you have!
This is the 4th year of cutting phragmites from the herring run, which has helped keep them in check from clogging the run and thus discouraging herring from spawning into Lake Elizabeth. This project is one part of the comprehensive work being undertaken by Red Lily Pond Project for the enhancement and health of our ponds.
Phragmites Cutting from the Herring Run
Volunteers are needed to do the actual cutting in the stream (wet foot) and on land to cut up and bag the phragmites (dry foot).
Volunteers who will work in the stream should wear high, waterproof boots and gloves. RLPPA has some that will be available. Volunteers who work on land should have gloves and wear clothing that will protect from tics. Hedge clippers are needed for both in stream and on land. Garden rakes are also needed for moving phragmites from the stream. Please bring what you have!
This is the 4th year of cutting phragmites from the herring run, which has helped keep them in check from clogging the run and thus discouraging herring from spawning into Lake Elizabeth. This project is one part of the comprehensive work being undertaken by Red Lily Pond Project for the enhancement and health of our ponds.
Phragmites Cutting from the Herring Run
Volunteers are needed to do the actual cutting in the stream (wet foot) and on land to cut up and bag the phragmites (dry foot).
Volunteers who will work in the stream should wear high, waterproof boots and gloves. RLPPA has some that will be available. Volunteers who work on land should have gloves and wear clothing that will protect from tics. Hedge clippers are needed for both in stream and on land. Garden rakes are also needed for moving phragmites from the stream. Please bring what you have!
This is the 4th year of cutting phragmites from the herring run, which has helped keep them in check from clogging the run and thus discouraging herring from spawning into Lake Elizabeth. This project is one part of the comprehensive work being undertaken by Red Lily Pond Project for the enhancement and health of our ponds.
Stella Maris Kayak Procession
Stella Maris celebration will take place on Lake Elizabeth at dusk. Following an Italian tradition of honoring “the star of the sea”, small illuminated boats (canoes and kayaks) will glide around Lake Elizabeth while onlookers enjoy music, beverages and snacks.
Sustainable Practices Event
Sustainable Practices Event - sponsored by Red Lily Pond Project Association and CCMA
Presentations and discussions about the Craigville sewering plans and the construction of the new fish ladder, Lake Elizabeth dam, and culvert replacements.
Speakers: Kelly Collopy, Communications Manager for the Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works and Ansley deMerlier, Department of Public Works Sewer Connection Program Manager
CCMA Solar power planning for Craigville
Drawing for a 55 gallon rain barrel. Collect 55 gallons of free water for use in watering lawns and gardens every time it rains!
Children’s Event - Come Bond with the Ponds
Free Kids Program
Tuesday, July 16
4:30 pm
Craigville Village Green
What’s so special about Lake Elizabeth and Red Lily Pond?? Well, just about everything! The ponds are not only beautiful, but they are home to many creatures, some that we can see and some that are not so obvious until we look more closely. Did you ever think about what Craigville would be like without our lovely ponds? Yikes!
Here’s a chance for kids in the community to celebrate the ponds.
*Rain date is Thursday, July 18th.
Macrophyte Harvesting
Macrophyte harvesting in Lake Elizabeth and Red Lily Pond
Lunch will be provided.
Macrophyte Harvesting
Macrophyte harvesting in Lake Elizabeth and Red Lily Pond
Lunch will be provided.
Macrophyte Harvesting
Macrophyte harvesting in Lake Elizabeth and Red Lily Pond
Lunch will be provided.
Phragmites Cutting from the Herring Run
Volunteers are needed to do the actual cutting in the stream (wet foot) and on land to cut up and bag the phragmites (dry foot). Work will take place in the mornings of the three days, from 8:30 to 11:30. Work starts Monday morning at the Sandy Lane Bridge. Work on Tuesday location to be determined. Wednesday work will take place at the bottom of the Forty Steps.
Volunteers who will work in the stream should wear high, waterproof boots and gloves. RLPPA has some that will be available. Volunteers who work on land should have gloves and wear clothing that will protect from tics. Hedge clippers are needed for both in stream and on land. Garden rakes are also needed for moving phragmites from the stream. Please bring what you have!
This is the third year of cutting phragmites from the herring run, which has helped keep them in check from clogging the run and thus discouraging herring from spawning into Lake Elizabeth. This project is one part of the comprehensive work being undertaken by Red Lily Pond Project for the enhancement and health of our ponds.
Phragmites Cutting from the Herring Run
Volunteers are needed to do the actual cutting in the stream (wet foot) and on land to cut up and bag the phragmites (dry foot). Work will take place in the mornings of the three days, from 8:30 to 11:30. Work starts Monday morning at the Sandy Lane Bridge. Work on Tuesday location to be determined. Wednesday work will take place at the bottom of the Forty Steps.
Volunteers who will work in the stream should wear high, waterproof boots and gloves. RLPPA has some that will be available. Volunteers who work on land should have gloves and wear clothing that will protect from tics. Hedge clippers are needed for both in stream and on land. Garden rakes are also needed for moving phragmites from the stream. Please bring what you have!
This is the third year of cutting phragmites from the herring run, which has helped keep them in check from clogging the run and thus discouraging herring from spawning into Lake Elizabeth. This project is one part of the comprehensive work being undertaken by Red Lily Pond Project for the enhancement and health of our ponds.
Phragmites Cutting from the Herring Run
Volunteers are needed to do the actual cutting in the stream (wet foot) and on land to cut up and bag the phragmites (dry foot). Work will take place in the mornings of the three days, from 8:30 to 11:30. Work starts Monday morning at the Sandy Lane Bridge. Work on Tuesday location to be determined. Wednesday work will take place at the bottom of the Forty Steps.
Volunteers who will work in the stream should wear high, waterproof boots and gloves. RLPPA has some that will be available. Volunteers who work on land should have gloves and wear clothing that will protect from tics. Hedge clippers are needed for both in stream and on land. Garden rakes are also needed for moving phragmites from the stream. Please bring what you have!
This is the third year of cutting phragmites from the herring run, which has helped keep them in check from clogging the run and thus discouraging herring from spawning into Lake Elizabeth. This project is one part of the comprehensive work being undertaken by Red Lily Pond Project for the enhancement and health of our ponds.
Red Lily Pond Project Annual Meeting
Saturday, August 19, 2023
The Red Lily Pond Annual Meeting will take place on August 19 at 10 a.m. in the Tabernacle both in person and via Zoom. The program includes information on the plans for the new dam, fish run and Lake Elizabeth culvert, an update on the progress of the past year and plans for the year ahead, and the election of new members of the board of directors. The meeting is open to all with members are able to vote.
Annual Benefit Dinner & Live Auction
Hawaiian theme, tropical attire encouraged, with drinks and nibbles on the Craigville Green at 5.30PM, then dinner at the Craigville Inn Dining Room at 6:30PM. There will be a delicious dinner buffet with beef, salmon, or eggplant parmigiana, salad, potatoes, and vegetables, coffee, and cake after. A live auction for a range of amazing gift baskets and experiences will follow the drinks and dinner, all to benefit the work of the Red Lily Pond Project, and the preservation and improvement of the ponds and waterways in Craigville Village.
$60 per person
Please make check payable to RLPPA and mail or drop off at 7 Valley Avenue.
Stella Maris Kayak Procession
Friday, August 4, 2023
This popular event is back in 2023!
Red Lily Pond Project will sponsor a solemn procession of kayaks and canoes, sporting lights on their bows, in our beloved Lake Elizabeth, with Italian music wafting over the waters.
The evening begins with Italian music, snacks, and drinks on Lake Elizabeth Drive.
Click to see pictures and video from Stella Maris Kayak Procession in August 2022.
Rain date August 6, 2023.