RWP Community Clean up with Save the Bay

RWP Community Clean ups with Save the Bay

We are partnering with Save the Bay for monthly clean ups in Roger Williams Park to help keep RWP looking its best! We have reserved some spots for the RWP community and we will work with other volunteers from Save the Bay. 

Friday mornings 9:00 – 11:00 AM

• June 6th – Register HERE
• July 11th – Register HERE
• August 1st – Register HERE

WHAT: Help keep Narragansett Bay clean with Save The Bay! Shoreline trash is ugly and harmful to wildlife, and cleanups are a great way to make a difference. We provide trash bags, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and insect repellant – you bring the helping hands!  This cleanup is hosted by Save The Bay in partnership with Roger Williams Park Conservancy.

WHERE: Roger Williams Park, Providence. Meet at the parking area on Pine Hill Ave, above the Temple to Music; click here for an exact location. NOTE: Roger Williams Park is a large area with no precise addresses, and the Temple to Music is on a one-way loop inside the park. Please use the link provided or search for Temple to Music to navigate to the exact meeting spot, and give yourself plenty of time to arrive!

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
• Don’t overfill trash bags or carry heavy items without help.
• For sharp items or needles, inform a leader for proper disposal

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 required. Sign up HERE to let us know you will be part of the team!
• Age: 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.
• If the cleanup is full, go to Save the Bay and look for other cleanups or join the waitlist! Spaces often open up.

Confirmation of service letters are available upon request! Just ask your cleanup leader at the end of the event.