Amherst, MA

Public Event

Fort River Source to Sea Cleanup

Line

September 27, 2025

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

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Site Name

Groff Park

Meeting Location

Meet at Groff Park for 9:30 am, then we’ll head out to various cleanup sites along the Fort River.

Event Description

Come celebrate the incredible Fort River by giving back! Meet us at Groff Park at 9:30 AM for coffee, snacks, and a brief orientation before we head out to clean up various sites along the Fort River.

All ages and abilities are welcome. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, meet neighbors, and help protect one of our local treasures.

What to Bring:
-A reusable water bottle
-Weather-appropriate clothing (long pants and sleeves recommended)
-Work gloves, trash grabbers, or a bucket (if you have them)

We’ll provide plastic gloves, trash bags, bug spray, and sunscreen.

Let’s work together to keep the Fort River clean and beautiful, see you there!

Event Leader

Victoria Quill

(413) 325-7183

fortriverwatershed@gmail.com

Co-Leader #1

Brian Yellen

(914) 980-8831

Accessible

Family-friendly

On land