Earth Day Clean Up
at Roger Williams Park
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Join the Roger Williams Park Conservancy and the City of Providence for an Earth Day clean up to kick off Providence’s citywide 6th Annual Earth Day Spring Cleaning!
To sign up, please CLICK HERE by Wednesday, April 25. Select “Roger Williams Park” as your park location. You will receive a confirmation email with additional details the week of April 23.
When: Registration from 8:30-9:00 AM; clean up from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: Dalrymple Boathouse at Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue in Providence (see park map)
What you’ll do: Volunteers will clean up trash and debris that have accumulated on Park trails and water ways. *This event will take place rain or shine.*
What to wear: Comfortable work clothes and sneakers/boots that can get dirty.
What to bring: Gloves, sun and bug protection, and a reusable water bottle. Trash bags, tools and additional gloves will be provided. Snacks and water refills will be available (no bottled water will be provided).
What else is happening:
- 8:30 AM-12:30 PM: Plastic bag exchange. Bring 5 or more single-use plastic bags and receive a free reusable bag! Presented by Zero Waste Providence and Teen Clean & Green Team.
- 11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Try a free sample from Ming’s Asian Street Food, a new solar-powered mobile food cart started by Rhode Island-native environmentalists with a passion for Asian cuisine, and learn about their focus on sustainability and using local food. While supplies last!
For updates, join the RWP Earth Day Facebook event. For questions or more information, contact [email protected].
