Fitch's Bridge Road in Groton: Earth Month Volunteer Opportunity!

Volunteer Native Planting and Invasive Removal Project

Monday, April 29 from 9:00 am to Noon at Fitch's Bridge Road, just off Rt. 119 in Groton, MA

Rain date: Tuesday, April 30 at the same time

CALLING ALL ADULT VOLUNTEERS! 

The Nashua River Watershed Association and the Groton Invasive Species Committee seek ten volunteers to assist with planting of native trees/shrubs and invasive plant removal on Fitch’s Bridge Road in Groton. The event will take place from 9:00 am to Noon. Volunteers will plant native trees/shrubs and remove invasives on the banks of the Nashua River in order to improve the riverside ecosystem. Native plants will help to stabilize the riverbank preventing erosion, slowing storm runoff into the river, and they will provide  habitat for local wildlife. 

We’ll meet at 8:45am at Fitch’s Bridge Road, just off Rt. 119 (map below). The parcel id is 216-61 for anyone who would like to look at it on the Town of Groton’s GIS map. The work area is shoreline near the Rt. 119 bridge over the Nashua River. Some tools and work gloves will be available for use, but if possible, volunteers are asked to bring their own spades, trowels, loppers, pruning shears, and work gloves. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and a hat; consider long sleeves and long pants, bug repellent, and sunscreen. Be sure to bring drinking water. 

This volunteer event is for adults only due to the proximity to water. This event is hosted by the Nashua River Watershed Association, with support from the US Department of Agriculture, and in partnership with the Groton Invasive Species Committee.

Registration is required for planning purposes. Register online today! Thank you!

Celebrate the Earth!  Celebrate Groton!  Celebrate Community!

Click image or this link for Google Map to the Fitch’s Bridge Road event meet-up location just off Rt. 119 in Groton, MA. The work area is the shoreline near the Rt. 119 bridge over the Nashua River, a darker green shaded conservation area on the Google map.  

The parcel id is 216-61 for anyone who would like to look at it on the Town of Groton’s GIS map. 

Nashua River near Fitch’s Bridge Road in Groton, MA - photo by Cindy Knox Photography.