Friends of Lake Warner & The Mill River

Friends of Lake Warner & The Mill River The Friends of Lake Warner & The Mill River is a (501c3 non-profit) community-based group dedicated to restoring and maintaining Lake Warner in Hadley, MA.

The Friends were founded to restore and conserve the beautiful historic Lake Warner millpond and dam along the Mill River in Hadley, Massachusetts. We are a not-for-profit corporation registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We are currently supporting a fundraising campaign to raise funds for badly needed restoration work on the dam - one of the oldest mill sites in the United States. The Kestrel Land Trust, owner of the dam and mill (water) rights is our partner in this campaign.

05/25/2026

May 22, 2026 | Hadley, MA - Friends of Lake Warner is delighted to announce a fundraiser concert featuring Karrin Allyson & Miro Sprague on Sunday, June 21st at 4pm at the North Hadley Congregational Church.

Enjoy an intimate afternoon of music with five-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson and acclaimed pianist Miro Sprague. Both artists share a deep connection to the Pioneer Valley and Lake Warner. This promises to be a warm-hearted, fun-filled fundraiser you won’t want to miss!

Ticket prices range from $20 - $55; register at https://book.peek.com/s/35c5e121-138e-4b51-866e-ed771e1638ee/jY97R . (Tickets will also be available at the door.)

All proceeds support Friends of Lake Warner.

*If you have questions or cannot access the ticket site, please contact [email protected].

Cinnamon Ferns on the Lake Warner Peninsula
05/22/2026

Cinnamon Ferns on the Lake Warner Peninsula

Sunset at the boat ramp
05/22/2026

Sunset at the boat ramp

05/19/2026

Thank you residents of Hadley for voting to approve the CPA funds requested by Friends of Lake Warner to support our five year restoration project. Work began today on our phosphorous mediation planning with The Pond and Lake Connection.

Happy Spring!
05/15/2026

Happy Spring!

Thanks to the North Hadley Congregational church for providing the Friends these many years with office space, event sp...
05/09/2026

Thanks to the North Hadley Congregational church for providing the Friends these many years with office space, event space and a dock to unload water chestnuts.

Come support the NHCC by attending their annual Asparagus Supper. It's a Hadley tradition!

We are so pleased, to once again, have one of the Valley's most well-known birders, John Green, join us this Sunday at t...
04/30/2026

We are so pleased, to once again, have one of the Valley's most well-known birders, John Green, join us this Sunday at the Lake Warner peninsula to welcome back the many birds that call Lake Warner their home.

John is a dedicated naturalist, birdwatcher, photographer, and naturalist. With over five decades of experience, John has been a prominent figure in environmental education, leading programs at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment and other organizations.
John's journey into birding began in Philadelphia, where he worked for the US Forest Service and later transferred to a field unit at UMass Amherst to conduct bird surveys1. His expertise in bird identification, calls, and migration patterns has made him a respected mentor in the birding community.

John is known for his gentle birding walks, where he shares his extensive knowledge with bird enthusiasts of all levels. He has a passion for making birding accessible and inclusive, often collaborating with groups like the Antiracist Collective of Avid Birders.

As we did last spring, we hope to create fond memories while connecting with the natural habitat of Lake Warner.

Date: May 3, 2026
Time: 8:00am
Location: Lake Warner Peninsula on Stockbridge Road, Hadley
Register: https://book.peek.com/s/35c5e121-138e-4b51-866e-ed771e1638ee/z79rw

We hope to see you there and appreciate your support.

Sun's out, shells out. The more than human world is enjoying the lovely spring weather on Lake Warner too.
04/18/2026

Sun's out, shells out. The more than human world is enjoying the lovely spring weather on Lake Warner too.

🌱 Spring is waking up at Lake Warner!Skunk cabbage is pushing up through the wetlands, and the first wave of spring wild...
04/03/2026

🌱 Spring is waking up at Lake Warner!
Skunk cabbage is pushing up through the wetlands, and the first wave of spring wildlife is already making an appearance. In just the past few days, visitors have spotted red‑winged blackbirds, bald eagles, osprey, and even our resident beavers hard at work along the shoreline.

These early signs remind us how alive and resilient this ecosystem is—and how lucky we are to witness its seasonal return.

If you’re out walking the peninsula or paddling on Lake Warner, keep your eyes open and share what you see. Spring is officially here on Lake Warner. 🌿🦅🦫

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243 River Drive
Hadley, MA
01035

Telephone

+141335882383

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