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RAIN DATE

Sunday, November 9, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

The scope of work for this event will focus on several projects related to cleaning up fallen leaves, woody debris, and undesirable plants, making Nira Rock healthier for people and wildlife. Other projects may include trail improvements and generally preparing the site for the winter. Volunteers can expect to work on even and uneven terrain, with tasks involving picking up sticks and bags as well as using rakes. 

WHAT TO BRING

Drinking water, sturdy footwear, and clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty, including long sleeves and long pants. No experience necessary! Staff from the Urban Wilds Program will provide tools and instruction, but you are welcome to bring your own tools and work gloves as well.

Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. 

The City of Boston's Streets Cabinet is leading a Transportation Action Plan project on Centre and South Streets in Jamaica Plain. We're focusing on the stretch between Hyde Square and Forest Hills Station. Over the next year, we will work with the community to identify opportunities to:

• Improve safety for all who walk, bike, take transit, and drive on Centre and South streets
• Intentionally balance the needs of all uses and users, mostly using the existing width of the street between curbs
• Enhance the public realm, providing opportunities to comfortably and safely visit and linger in the area

This natural area is home to beautiful rock outcrops, heritage trees, and attractions like the Bear Dens. However, it needs our help to stay healthy and remain an important park for us and future generations. We hope that by bringing people together to work towards restoring the ecological health of the Long Crouch Woods, we can showcase this area's beauty and potential.

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The focus of the event is to remove invasive understory plants, cleanup trash from the site, and build habitat walls with the brush generated, all of which are done to improve overall forest health and increase visibility into the woods. There will be lots of learning opportunities for residents of all ages and backgrounds.

Staff will provide all the tools, supplies, and instruction needed for the project. Please dress in weather-appropriate, comfortable clothes that you are okay with getting dirty, as well as closed-toe shoes. We recommend participants bring their own water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray.

The event will happen, rain or shine. We will cancel in the case of extreme weather such as thunderstorms.

We encourage you to bike, walk, or take public transit, but there will be parking available via entry from the Zoo's rear parking lot (see below).

Expect to be utilizing hand cutting tools like loppers and pruners, moving brush, raking, and maybe even kneeling/crouching. We would also love to hear your ideas for future projects!