| River Walk is a ½ mile public walking trail entering at Rite Aid Pharmacy on Main Street. Another section of trail follows the river along Berkshire Corporation and the old Searles Middle School. Workdays can take place in one or both places.
This year we focus on riverbank stabilization with bio-engineering techniques, removing ‘invasive exotics’ and replanting with native trees, shrubs and plants, including wetland plants.
River Walk is maintained and stewarded by our local Berkshire Greenagers. Join director Christine Ward, landscape designer Heather Cupo, Trail Master Elia Del Molino and our own local Greenagers apprentices and crews on Thursdays. Please e-mail or telephone ahead to make arrangements. Call ahead to arrange special work days for schools and groups on other days.
Want to help May through September?
Join our interns and staff for community volunteer workdays. Schedule a workday for yourself, group, or business that is tailored to your specific needs. Spend time with the River Walk team and contribute to the care of the trail and its riverside habitat. You can make a difference! Registration is recommended.
Volunteer Workdays and Other Events
Contact Christine Ward
river@gbriverwalk.org
WORK LOCATIONS:
We normally meet at the W.E.B. Du Bois River Park at Church and River Streets, Great Barrington, or at St. Peter’s parking lot on Dresser Avenue, Great Barrington. (Dresser Ave is across from the Main Street Post Office)
PLEASE wear safe, protective clothing, including shoes with good traction, gloves, and eye protection. Sorry, we cannot allow volunteers under 10 years of age to work on the riverbank.
Click to take a look at our Working Guidelines for Volunteer Teams.
Click for River Walk’s Motorized Use Policy for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities. |
