Park-Keeping

Here is our Park-Keeping schedule for May and June:

Saturday May 3, 1:30 -3:00 Removing invasive plants (garlic mustard, English ivy) and planting. Meet in the Ravine behind York Pond. Tools needed: clippers, loppers, small shovels, weeders.

Wednesday May 14, 4:30 - 6:00 Remove invasive shrubs and bittersweet. Meet near Angell and Parkside. Tools needed: clippers, loppers, pruning saw.

Sunday June 8, 10:30 - 12:00 Project TBD

Thursday June 12, 10:30 - 12:00 Project TBD

Here's some general information about Park-keeping.
~You are welcome to drop-in for all or part of the event. That said, if you think you can come please let me know—it helps with the planning.
~ The intensity of the work varies within each event, unless otherwise noted. You can choose whether you want lighter or heavier work!
~We recommend you wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, and bring water and bug repellent.
~We can provide gloves and tools, although it helps if you can bring some.
~For updates, including work site maps and weather-related changes, visit our web and FB pages.

For questions please email Y2RyYWtlIHwgYmxhY2tzdG9uZXBhcmtzY29uc2VydmFuY3kgISBvcmc=.

We hope to see you soon in the parks!

You may also like the following events from Blackstone Parks Conservancy:

• This Tuesday, 27th May, 07:00 am, Birding Walk with Dan Berard in Providence
• Next month, 14th June, 07:30 pm, Moths and Fireflies in East Providence
• Next month, 18th June, 06:00 pm, Classical High School Jazz and Rock Band in Providence