Hadwen Arboretum Volunteer Day
Hosted by Clark University | UNITED WAY DAY OF ACTION
Date: Friday September 12th
Time: 9:00-12:00
Location: Hadwen Arboretum 215 Lovell Street Worcester MA 01603
Parking: Park on the left side of Lovell Drive. Please do NOT park in front of the main gate entrance
Meeting Point: At the main gate on Lovell Street, directly across from Lovell Drive
What To Expect:
Volunteers will be divided into groups and led by Clark University students, this session will be a hands-on day with tasks including: trail clearing and maintenance and removing invasive species.
What to Bring/Wear:
Closed-toe shoes or boots
Water Bottle
Sunscreen
Work gloves (optional - we’ll have extras)
Clothes you can get dirty
Long sleeves and pants (recommended for scratch protection)
Study these plants!
Poison ivy - Three leaves vine, can give rash if touched but it can be avoided: watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oyoDRHpQK0 How To Never Have A Serious Poison Ivy Rash Again.
Burning bush - Common invasive we will be removing during the sessions.
Bittersweet vine - Invasive vine that climbs and strangles trees, we will be removing these too.
Poison Ivy
Burning bush
Bittersweet vine
Why It Matters:
Hadwen Arboretum is a public green space stewarded by Clark University students, faculty, and community members. Your help keeps the trails safe, the forest healthy, and the native species growing for all to enjoy.
Questions? Contact:
Owen Chase - ochase@clarku.edu 774-633-6940
Website: www.clarku.edu/arboretum Instagram: ClarkHadwenArboretum
Thank you for helping grow a greener Worcester!
