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WHAT: We are doing a freshwater wetland restoration project in Bristol! This newly restored creek and wetland area in the Bristol Golf Course will provide wildlife habitat and improve water quality in Silver Creek and Jacob's Point Marsh. We will be planting native shrubs and trees 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. SEE MAP for exact location and look for a Save The Bay yard sign when you arrive.
WHAT TO WEAR
- Dress for the weather!
- Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required. 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Habitat restoration projects may be physically demanding. Use care when lifting and work within your limits.
- Wear long, light colored pants and check yourself for ticks during and after the activity. We recommend using tick repellent on your pants.
- Use sun protection, drink plenty of water, and stop volunteering if you begin to feel too hot or too cold.
- Beware of poison ivy. If you don’t know what it looks like, ask your staff leader.
- Do not become separated from the group.
Registration notes:
- Pre-registration is required.
- Team volunteering: Signing up as a team? See our Team Signup page for helpful information!
- If a shift is full, join the waitlist! Spaces often open up.
Need documentation of service hours? We provide confirmation letters upon request! Just ask your cleanup leader at the end of the event.
Any questions or difficulty registering? Contact July Lewis at jlewis@savebay.org. We want you on our team!
