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WHAT: Join Save The Bay, the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council (https://wpwildrivers.org/), and the Town of Exeter to install a rain garden of native plants at the Exeter Town Hall. We are looking for folks to join us for one or two days of planting. The first day will involve removing invasive plants, daffodils, and the topsoil in the area where the garden will be. The second day will be planting native trees and shrubs, laying landscaping fabric, and installing aluminum edging around the garden. Volunteers must be comfortable bending, kneeling and doing general garden work.
WHEN: Wednesday May 17: 9 am - 1 pm; and May 18: 9 am - 1 pm and 1 pm - 4 pm. It is fine to sign up for multiple shifts!
WHERE: Exeter Town Hall, 675 Ten Rod Rd, Exeter, RI 02822
PREPARE FOR THE PLANTING:
- Always dress for the weather in sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
- Bring your own water (we recommend a reusable bottle!) and bagged lunch/snacks.
- Optional: bring your own work gloves, shovels, clippers, knee pads, etc. Save The Bay will provide shovels and gloves if needed.
Registration notes:
- Pre-registration is required.
- Age requirements: Participants in this planting must be 16+.
- Team volunteering: Signing up as a team? See our Team Signup page for helpful information!
- If the planting is full, join the waitlist! Spaces often open up.
Need documentation of service hours? We provide confirmation letters upon request! Just ask your 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!
