Easthampton Oxbow Cleanup

Group Name: Easthampton Oxbow Cleanup: Easthampton, MA

Cleanup Date: 9/23/2023

Cleanup Start/End Time: 8am-12pm

Site Name: Easthampton Oxbow & Manhan River

Meet-up Location (if different from above): Fort Hill Road & Clapp Street Intersection

City: Easthampton

State: MA

Estimated # of volunteers: 20

Suitable for Youth under 18? Yes

Additional information for volunteers (what to bring, wear, etc.): Will accept volunteers from the public and supply gloves and bags. We will utilize the buddy system for the cleanup teams. Children are welcome but will need to be accompanied and supervised by a parent.  Volunteers with small children will be directed to cleanup the bike path along the Manhan River so as to avoid vehicular traffic and water hazards along the Oxbow.  Wear field clothes suitable for hiking and accessing wetlands.  Collected trash and recyclables will be staged at collection points for removal during the next week.

Group leader contact (optional): Jeff Thelen Cell: 413.883.5535 Email:JThelen@TigheBond.com