Happy July! Here are a few summertime park-keeping sessions, including a pop-up tomorrow in response to a gorgeous old tree that toppled last week.
At the park-keeping events, as always you’re welcome to drop in for some or all of the session, although it does help if you can rsvp to cdrake@blackstoneparksconservancy.org. Please bring your own water and bug repellent. We have gloves and tools available, and if you have your own they are most welcome.
Wednesday, July 3, 10:00 – 11:00, in At Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906).. A pop-up park-keeping to cut some leafy branches off a toppled oak tree, for use elsewhere in the park.
Tools: loppers, pruning saw.
Saturday, July 13, 10:30 – noon. North end of Gulf Rd. Remove knotweed from this shady spot. Tools: small shovels, loppers, hand pruners.
Wednesday, July 24, 4:30 – 6:00. Center section, RiverView Trail near Parkside and East Orchard Avenue. Remove bittersweet and other invasive plants. Tools: loppers, hand pruners, small shovels or other weeding tools.
