Ayer-Devens Pocket Forest Planting and Maintenance Workdays
Devens Enterprise Commission
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024 • 4:00pm–6:00pm
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024 • 4:00pm–6:00pm
29 Antietam Street
Devens, MA 01434
United States
Family-Friendly
Yes
High Adventure
No
Setting
About the Event
A total of three pocket forest sites in Ayer and Devens have been recently planted to increase community resilience and connect people with nature. We are delighted to invite the public to two upcoming (free!) public workdays, where you will have an opportunity to learn about the pocket forest project, plant additional plants, spread mulch, and remove invasives and weeds.
The pocket forest locations are:
-Devens Playground/UNACC, near 29 Antietam Street, Devens, MA
-Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, 1 Hospital Road, Shirley, MA
-East Main Street in Ayer, Across from the Ayer Library
Anyone associated with a business or group which is interested in scheduling a workday, please contact Beth directly.
What to bring
Tools, work gloves, insect repellant, and light refreshments are provided, however you may also bring your own. Tools most commonly used are shovels, pruners and loppers. Long sleeves, long pants, hat, closed shoes, and drinking water are recommended.
Youth Instructions
Supervised minors are welcome.
Questions?
Contact Beth Suedmeyer at bethsuedmeyer@devensec.com or 857-630-6512.