WHAT: We are doing a restoration project in the Silver Creek watershed! This newly restored creek and wetland area in the Bristol Golf Course will provide wildlife habitat and improve water quality in Silver Creek. We will be planting native shrubs and other plants for this project. Be ready to dig!
WHERE: Park near 97 Broadcommon Road, Bristol, RI. There is an unnamed side road at that site where you can park. Walk up the hill (south) and as soon as you get over the rise you'll see the planting area.
WHAT TO WEAR
- Dress for the weather!
- Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
- Rubber boots are recommended if you have them.
WHAT TO BRING
- A bottle of water (we recommend reusable!) and any snacks you might want.
- Please bring your own work gloves if you have them! We will have gloves for anyone who doesn't have their own.
- If you have your own knee pads, kneeling pad, shovel, or trowel for planting, bring them along!
WHO CAN JOIN
- Appropriate for ages 16+
- All volunteers must be able to do some moderate bending and lifting.
- Volunteers must have their own transportation to the event.
NOTE: We have redesigned our volunteer program in order to do our work as safely as possible in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please read!
- Pre-registration required - no walk ins.
- E-Waiver required - we are going paperless! You must complete our general volunteer waiver in order to register, but you only need to do this once a year. Simply hit respond to this need and the system will walk you through it if you haven't signed already. If you have any trouble, you can check out this video that shows you how. Contact July Lewis at jlewis@savebay.org if you have questions.
- Safety instructions must be reviewed in advance. To minimize crowding while checking in, it is important that all volunteers review the detailed safety instructions, which include new guidance and COVID-19 screening. When you register, you must check to indicate you have reviewed them and agree to them.
- Service hour documentation - we will provide confirmation letters electronically upon request. Email jlewis@savebay.org if you need one.
Any questions or difficulty registering? Contact July Lewis at jlewis@savebay.org. We want you on our team!
