Commonwealth to hold annual Park Serve Day
By Canton Citizen
Volunteers do their part during last year’s Park Serve Day.
Local volunteer opportunities at Brookwood Farm, Neponset River Reservation and more
The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced that the 13th annual Park Serve Day event will be held on Saturday, April 27, with more than 37 volunteer activities coordinated throughout the commonwealth with the assistance of several organizations and stakeholders.
Created in 2006 as a statewide initiative to encourage a day of volunteerism, Park Serve Day enables the public to partner with state government in an effort to prepare the commonwealth’s many state parks and beaches for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. Since Park Serve Day began, thousands of individuals have volunteered in an effort to make a difference, such as assisting in cleaning coastlines, clearing trails, picking up litter, planting flowers, and other important tasks.
“Our administration is grateful to the thousands of volunteers who will get outside with friends and neighbors to improve state parks throughout the commonwealth on Park Serve Day,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We look forward to working with local officials on a successful 2019 recreational season.”
Local events will take place between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., though times may vary by location. Additionally, participants are encouraged to reach out to their local state parks to confirm event times and meeting places. Work gloves and equipment necessary to complete various projects will be provided by the Department of Conservation and Recreation; however, if participants choose, they can bring their own gloves or hand tools (personal materials should be clearly marked with the owner’s name and phone number on them). Notably, power tools will not be allowed.
Drinking water will be supplied at all DCR facilities where Park Serve Day projects have been organized, although participants may wish to bring their own water and/or food. Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes and work clothes, and bring sunscreen and insect repellent. Weather can be unpredictable, so please dress accordingly. Also, all parking fees for volunteers will be waived at locations where Park Serve Day events are taking place.
Participating parks include Brookwood Community Farm in Canton, located at 11 Blue Hill River Road (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; park in lot and meet at the greenhouse); Neponset River Reservation in Mattapan, Hyde Park, Dorchester and Quincy (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; visit neponset.org for details and to register); and Blue Hills Stables in Milton (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; meet at Mounted House at 725 Hillside Street).
For a list of other participating parks or for more information, go to mass.gov/service-details/park-serve-day-2019-saturday-april-27.
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