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Haverhill’s volunteer Trails Stewards will collect litter and prune vegetation overgrowth on the trails around Lake Pentucket during cleanup event planned by the Haverhill Conservation Commission.
Some 45 acres in area, Lake Pentucket—popularly known as Round Pond—is surrounded by mature white pines, Scotch pines and river birch. It is home to mallard ducks, painted turtles and bull frogs. Bluegill, sunfish, pickerel, trout and largemouth bass can be found swimming its waters. A historic gatehouse stands on the lake’s shore. It houses a valve that once controlled the flow of water to Main Street.
The cleanup is Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, starting in the Pentucket Lake School parking lot, 252 Concord St., Haverhill. Conservation Commission Program Manager McKayla Arsenault leads the effort. Participants are advised to bring gloves, pickers and pruners. Arsenault will provide trash bags and some tools.
Arsenault said the stewards will walk south around the 1.2-mile trail. In addition to general cleanup activities, the group will note any repairs recommended during a future visit.
Haverhill Trail Stewards assist the city in maintain its many miles of recreational trails. Workdays are planned throughout the year. Those interested in more information on Haverhill’s Trail Stewards program are advised to go to HaverhillMA.gov.