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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.
This cleanup is not available for automatic team signup. Please contact July Lewis at jlewis@savebay.org if you are interested in registering a team.
WHAT: Join Save The Bay to help keep our neighboring parks and Narragansett Bay clean! Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium is hosting shoreline cleanups on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 10 AM to 12 PM. As a thank-you, all participants will enjoy free admission to the Aquarium on the day of the event. Be part of this impactful effort to protect our environment and support local wildlife! This month we will be focusing on Perrotti Park & Mary Ferrazzoli Park.
WHERE: Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium, 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840. We will be meeting by the front entrance of the Aquarium. Parking can be found here. Be sure to save your parking ticket to get validated for the day! This site is also accessible by RIPTA routes: 14, 60, 63, 64, 231 Flex, and hop-on-hop-off routes 67 and 68.
PREPARE
- Bring your own water - we recommend a reusable bottle!
- Bring garden or work gloves (disposable gloves available).
- Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, and dress for the weather.
- Plan time to shower and change afterward.
- Optional: Save resources by bringing your own trash grabber and bucket for collecting trash.
SAFETY TIPS
- Use tick repellent and sunscreen (provided).
- Watch for poison ivy and don’t touch it! Learn to recognize it here.
- Stay within sight of the group.
- Watch your step! Avoid slippery rocks and sensitive dunes.
- Don’t overfill trash bags or carry heavy items without help.
- For sharp items or needles, inform a leader for proper disposal.
WHAT NOT TO PICK UP
- Dead animals
- Embedded items (anything you'd have to dig out of the ground)
- Anything too heavy, sharp or hazardous to handle safely. Report these items to your cleanup leader.
AFTER THE CLEANUP: Use hand sanitizer, do a tick check, and shower/change at home to minimize exposure to ticks and poison ivy.
Registration notes:
- Pre-registration is required.
- Age requirements: Cleanups are recommended for ages 8+. Ages 16+ may participate independently; Ages 8-15 may participate with a parent or guardian. Parents with children will be asked to sign a family waiver at the event.
- Team volunteering: Signing up as a team? See our Team Signup page for helpful information!
- If the cleanup 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!
