Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area

A 936-acre preserve owned by the City of Northampton and co-managed by Broad Brook Coalition and the Northampton Conservation Commission. Its diverse habitats, including upland forest, marshes, old pastures, and a 40-acre lake, is home to a large variety of wildlife. Visitors can enjoy almost 10 miles of trails, an elevated wildlife blind, and a boardwalk and dock for launching canoes and kayaks.

Walks & Talks

Walks & Talks

Here is the schedule of "Walks and Talks" happening at Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area during 2023

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Animals & Plants of FLCA

Animals & Plants of FLCA

Find out more about the Plants and Animals that call Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area "Home"

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Find out how you can Volunteer at Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area

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BBC Annual Meeting Presentation

Watch Bob Leverett’s fascinating presentation
from BBC’s 2023 annual meeting

Please Leash Your Dogs

This video explains why it is important
that dogs be kept on leash at FLCA


FLCA iNaturalist Project

View the over 650 species that have
been documented by over 150 iNaturalist users