THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE, TO THE RAIN DATE OF FRIDAY, APRIL 5.
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See Youth volunteering for information on how to set up an account as a minor, or on volunteering as a family.
See Team Signup to learn about options for groups.
WHAT: In partnership with the Town of Westerly, Save The Bay staff and volunteers will be planting beach grass in the dunes along the Town Beach that were damaged during storms this past December and January. Also called American beach grass, this plant can grow in an arid environment, and has a root system that extends up to 3 feet. The grass captures and traps fine wind-blown sand and helps create dunes. Our goal is to plant all 10,000 plants in just one day!
WHEN: Friday, April 5, 9:30am-12pm and 12:30-3pm. Feel free to sign up for both shifts!
WHERE: 365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
PREPARE FOR THE PLANTING:
- Always dress for the weather in sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
- Bring your own water - we recommend a reusable bottle!
- Optional: You may want to bring your own work gloves. Save The Bay will provide trowels and gloves if needed.
Registration notes:
- Pre-registration is required.
- Age requirements: Participants in dune grass planting must be 16+. See Youth volunteering for more information.
- 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 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!
