Ocean of Rivers: Hood Pond Walk

WHEN: Saturday, April 23rd 10 – 11:30 AM
WHERE: Hood Pond Beach, Topsfield

Hood (or Hoods) Pond in Topsfield is more than a popular local beach. It is a historic spawning ground for herring. These migratory fish once swam all the way from the ocean up through Ipswich, Topsfield, and Boxford via Howlett and Pye Brook. We aim to restore herring to the entire Howlett Brook watershed and are making big progress with the update of the Pond Street culvert. Bringing a thriving herring population back to the pond will mean a cleaner, healthier pond for people and wildlife. This walk along the southeast end of the pond includes an immersive performance of dancers and musicians from Monkeyhouse, Fort Point Theater Channel, and Luminarium Dance Company. With a combination of original music and movement integrated into the landscape, performers will mimic the migration of the herring we are working to return to Hood Pond. On our route, you’ll get updates about IRWA’s ongoing stream flow continuity work. 

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