Join friends and neighbors as we celebrate Earth Day 2024 with a volunteer invasive plant removal and tree planting at the Groton Town Forest on the banks of the Nashua River. Volunteers will cut, hand pull, and stack invasive plants and plant native trees in order to improve the riverbank ecosystem along the Nashua River. By restoring riparian forests in our community, we can cool water temperatures, reduce riverbank erosion, filter runoff or pollution, sequester carbon, and enhance native biodiversity.
We'll meet at the main parking area at the southern end of Town Forest Road in Groton, MA at 8:45 am. Some tools and work gloves will be available for use, but if possible, volunteers are asked to bring their own loppers, pruning shears, and work gloves. Be sure to dress for the weather, wear long sleeve shirt and long pants, sturdy shoes, a hat; consider bug repellant and sunscreen; and bring drinking water. This volunteer event is for ages 14 and up. Under 18 years old should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
This event is hosted by the Nashua River Watershed Association, with support from the US Department of Agriculture, and working in partnership with the Town of Groton Invasive Species Committee.
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Thank you!
Celebrate the Earth! Celebrate Groton! Celebrate Community!
