Friends of Goose Pond (FoGP) was established to support the goals of wildlife conservation and habitat restoration at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area through environmental education, scientific research and recreational activities and programs.
We encourage you to browse our site, learn of our activities, and plan a visit to the area. We are pleased at the success the wetland restoration has achieved in such a short time and are encouraged at the abundance of bird and wildlife species that are using the area. Our activities include Marsh Madness scheduled for early spring in conjunction with the annual Sandhill Crane migration, Community Birding Days, Wildflower Walks, Dove Hunts, School Field Trips, Clean up Days, a photo contest, hat sales and the annual Goose Pond Calendar.
Welcome to Friends of Goose Pond web site. We look forward to sharing our site and our treasure with you!
Page through this specially prepared booklet for a history of the area and seasonal events.
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FoGP Membership
The Friends of Goose Pond is now offering organization membership. To learn more, please visit the membership page.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the friends of Goose Pond is to expand financial and volunteer support for Goose Pond and to inspire citizens to value conservation, habitat and wildlife.
Star Gazing at Goose Pond
The month of May will be a great time to go stargazing at Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area.
The Planets Venus, Mars and Saturn are visible in the month of May.
There are 12 sky objects of the first magnitude or brighter visible. In order of brightness they are Venus, Arcturus, Vega, Capella, Mars, Procyon, Saturn, Betelgeuse, Spica, Pollux, Deneb and Regulus.
Constellations visible this month are Cassiopeia, Perseus, Gemini, Canis Minor, Hydra, Scorpius, Hercules, Cepheus, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor ( Big & Little Dippers ).
The Full Moon on the 5th is called the Full Flower Moon. Other names are Full Corn Planting Moon and Full Milk Moon.
Star Gazing Invitation
The Friends of Goose Pond and the Stonebelt Astronomy Club are having a Star Gazing outing at Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area on Saturday May 19th we will meet at the GPFWA Office/Barn at 9:30pm and car pool to the Star Gazing location.
Participation will be limited to the first 50 to register.
Register at ; mail@friendsofgoosepond.org
Sturdy footwear is recommended.
In case of overcast skies this event will have to be rescheduled.
The Story of a Wetland & Its Neighbors