- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
2018 Spring Source To Sound River Cleanup - Cheshire
ORGANIZATION: QUINNIPIAC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
The Cheshire Land Trust will be coordinating the Cheshire location for the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association 2018 Source To Sound Spring Cleanup.
We value your hard work always and would be grateful for it again as we continue to make our environment healthier and more attractive. We will provide trash bags, gloves and lite refreshments. We will have members on site to guide the event. Participants are advised to wear weather appropriate work clothes and boots. If you have waders, please bring them.
Staging area:
Rte. 322 Canoe launch Cheshire/Southington Townline
We are in need of volunteers.
This is a great way to help your community and get some community service hours.
More opportunities with QUINNIPIAC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
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About QUINNIPIAC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
Location:
PO BOX 2825, MERIDEN, CT 06450, US
Mission Statement
To restore the Quinnipiac River and its watershed for the health and enjoyment of the citizens and communities along its reach, and to educate students, families, individuals, businesses and governments to be informed stewards of the river.
Description
Since 1979, the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association (QRWA) has successfully educated and worked with thousands of residents and businesses throughout the Quinnipiac River Basin. We run programs and events in environmental education, outreach, advocacy, river monitoring, conservation, restoration, recreation and public access. We have created and published water trail guides and informational pamphlets, we provide "hands on" environmental education and recreational programs for elementary and high school students in the watershed and participate at school fairs, celebrations and festivals to connect youths and their families to the river. We enhance the public’s river experience by further developing water and riverside trails and establishing better access to the river and its ecosystem. We have established annual get on the water events, the Quinnipiac Downriver/Classic Canoe and Kayak Race; the Source to Sound Cleanup, seasonal hikes and guided canoe and kayak trips.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Rte. 322 Canoe launchCheshire/Southington TownlineCheshire, CT 06410
DATE POSTED
April 10, 2018
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A