Cleanup & Planting Project at Osamequin Nature Preserve

This event is posted on behalf of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust and Barrington Garden Club. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please register here.

You can participate in Barrington’s Day of Caring on Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Osamequin Nature Preserve on Monday, October 12, from 1 to 4 pm. We’ll be reseeding a field with pollinator plants and cleaning up litter around the preserve. All ages are welcome; children must be supervised by an accompanying adult.

This event is one of several community events taking place on Barrington’s Day of Caring. This event is co-led by the Barrington Garden Club and the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, which co-manage the preserve in partnership with the Town of Barrington.

PROJECT: We’ll be reseeding a field with pollinator plants and cleaning up litter around the preserve. We’re also accepting donations of non-perishable food for Tap-In.

WHAT TO WEAR: Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, long socks (that can be pulled up over the hem of your pants), a long-sleeved shirt, and a hat. You may wish to spray your clothing with tick and/or mosquito spray before you arrive. We will have tick and mosquito spray available on site.

WHAT TO BRING: Bring a water bottle and a snack if you wish. We welcome you to bring a contribution of non-perishable food for Tap-In (see list below). We will provide tools for the planting and cleanup. If you have a bucket and trash grabber, please bring it along.

DIRECTIONS: Osamequin Nature Preserve is located on the northbound side of Rte. 114, approximately one mile north of the intersection of County Road and Massassoit Ave, in Barrington, RI. There is a parking area off 114 and the preserve is marked with a sign. Be careful as you enter and exit the parking area, as traffic moves quickly along 114.

FOOD DRIVE REQUESTS FOR TAP-IN:
Cereal
Soup
Rice
Canned tomatoes / pasta sauce
Canned meat
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Healthy snacks for children’s lunches
Shelf-stable milk in small sizes