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WHAT: Come help us restore the dunes at Easton's Beach in Newport! We will be restoring dune habitat by planting American beach grass (Ammophila brevigulata).
WHEN: Monday, April 22 from 1-6pm. Sign up for one or both shifts (1-3:30pm or 3:30-6pm)!
WHERE: Easton's Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI. Detailed parking information will be provided to registered volunteers before the event.
PREPARE FOR THE PLANTING:
- Always dress for the weather! It is often colder and windier at the beach.
- Bring your own water - we recommend a reusable bottle!
- Optional: You may want to bring your own trowel, work gloves or knee pads if you have them. Save The Bay will provide trowels, and gloves if needed.
- Check out this video of a recent planting project in Warwick to get inspired!
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 volunteer 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!
