Kus-kus-sum Planting Fall 2023

Date and Time

October 14, 17, 24, November 8, 9, 10, 14, 28, 29

9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Location

Kus-kus-sum site

Description

Fall is finally here, and we’re finally ready to plant! We’re expecting over 2,000 new plants to arrive in October, and we need our wonderful volunteers to help get everything in the ground. We’ll be planting a variety of riparian and tidal marsh species this fall: each day we’ll focus on a specific area of the site to achieve our planting goals. For folks with mobility considerations or eager young helpers, we strongly recommend signing up for a “riparian” planting day, as these areas pose the least hazards and best opportunities for an enjoyable event. We’ll have snacks, water, and a portable toilet available on-site for all dates.

 For each shift at all events, tasks will include moving plants from a central staging area into a dedicated work zone, working as a group to ensure the plant spacing is accurate, planting, and mulching. Moving plants may use wheelbarrows or simply walking plants into the planting area. Planting will involve use of shovels or digging forks. Mulching will involve using wheelbarrows to move mulch from a central location through the site, and spreading around the plants.

No experience necessary; these events are suitable for ages ~12+ (younger participants are allowed, but each child must be accompanied by a guardian at all times). We also ask that pets of any kind, except service animals, are not brought onto the site. 

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