Help Harvest Invasive Water Chestnut at Central Falls Landing
Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone are seeking volunteers for their community water chestnut pull on Monday, June 16, at Central Falls Landing in RI (Lonsdale Marsh/Valley Falls Marsh) from 12:30-3:30pm.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- canoeing and pulling water chestnut from the the marsh
- helping transport water chestnut from volunteers' canoes to the shore via motor boat (captain provided)
- helping pull water chestnut from the boat onto the shore for disposal
Canoes, paddles, PFDs, gloves, and other water chestnut-pulling equipment are all provided.
Registration is not required; volunteers will just need to sign a waiver before participating.
Parking is available on site at 15 Madeira Ave, Central Falls, RI 02863.
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes you won't mind getting wet and/or muddy. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, and water.