Learn about invasive aquatic plants: what they are, why they are bad news, and how you can help prevent them from taking over the Belgrade Lakes! Then, join New England artists Michelle Davis, Carol Pino and Janel Twogood in a workshop focused on creating interactive art that reflects connection to nature, and our work to prevent the spread of aquatic invasives. Participants will be encouraged to join the 7 Lakes Alliance Parade Float with their art during the 4th of July street parade.

Curly-leaf pondweed found in North Pond (2025)

In This Workshop:

• Learn about our Adopt-A-Shoreline program and how you can join the fight against invasive aquatic plants
• Get a better understanding of invasive aquatic plants in the Belgrade Lakes Watershed
• Hands-on activity to identify invasive and native aquatic plants
• Art workshop to create aquatic plant inspired art including  plant wands and puppets of animals in the watershed.
• Colorful fish puppets created with paper mache

Colorful fish puppets created with paper mache

Event Policies

• We ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people, plants, and animals with respect.
• 7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.

Contact our Invasives Coordinator, Josie Miller at invasives.coordinator@7lakesalliance.org with any questions about the invasive aquatic plant portion of this event. Any questions about the art workshop can be directed to our Community Engagement Coordinator, Sally Whittington at sally.whittington@7lakesalliance.org.