RWP Community Clean up with Save the Bay

August 1 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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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! Register with Save the Bay HERE, If all spots are full, reach out to us and we will check if they can accomodate more people. Email [email protected]

Friday mornings 9:00 – 11:00 AM
  • June 6th 
  • July 11th
  • August 1st 

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.

Happy #GivingTuesday2025! Did you know that Roger Williams Park Conservancy, with the help of our many wonderful partners, brought more than 50 programs to the Park this year? Help us offer even more free or low-cost, family-friendly events in 2026 with a donation!

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From family picnics in the Rose Garden and concerts at the Bandstand to seeing the cherry blossoms bloom in the Japanese Garden every spring and sled-riding in the winter, Roger Williams Park is the backdrop of so many memories year-round, and even more opportunities to escape into nature, connect with neighbors, and attend events in the future! 🌸☃️🍂🌳

With your continued support this #GivingTuesday2025, and collaborating with @pvdparks , we can’t wait to offer even more free family-friendly programming, make accessibility upgrades and restorations of historic structures, steward critical green spaces, and more in 2026.

Follow the link in bio to donate, with options for one-time or recurring gifts.

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#GivingTuesday2025 is just around the corner, and we get it – there are so many wonderful local nonprofits seeking support this time of year!

Why include Roger Williams Park Conservancy in your giving plan? 

Behind the more than 50 free and low-cost programs hosted every year, the restoration of beloved historic structures still playing a role in the community today, and the expansive green spaces and waterways sustaining humans and wildlife alike, there are crucial partnerships and much hard work that goes into stewarding Roger Williams Park.

As Board Member Chris Lanen shares – and so many families can relate to! – "the Park provides [a] retreat into nature. Individually, it gives me a place to exercise and decompress. As a parent, it gives my child a magical place to play, explore, and learn throughout the year.”

Find the link to donate in our bio, with options for one-time or recurring gifts!
To all those celebrating, happy Thanksgiving from RWPC! Don’t forget: our trails and paths are always available for a rejuvenating post-feast walk! 🍂

We would love to hear what you’re thankful for about Roger Williams Park – is it a favorite piece of architecture or a serene place to retreat into nature? A favorite event or family outing that’s become a tradition? Let us know!
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