Events

NRVT Trail Maintenance Volunteer Day

Trailhead on Riverside Ave, Norwalk

Just North of Casatelli Tile, 34 Riverside Ave

Saturday, September 6, 10 AM – 12 PM.

Join us to walk this stretch of the Norwalk River Valley Trail and talk about plans for managing invasive plants and future restoration plantings. We are partnering with the NRVT to build a volunteer trail maintenance crew for this important stretch of trail! Stay to help us pull mugwort and cut knotweed that is choking out the native plants in the area. Be sure to wear long sleeves and bring a reusable water bottle and gloves. Tools and extra gloves will be provided. There is a small lot at the trailhead that is available for use.

Email Elise at outreachcoordinator@norwalkriver.org to register.

October 7, 9:30AM-noon

Help Plant the New Micro-Forest

Meadow Street Park, Norwalk

(across from LaJoie’s, 40 Meadow St.)

Help us plant over 1000 small trees and shrubs in a new green space for South Norwalk! Parking is along the street. Bring a water bottle and gloves. More gloves, tools and refreshments will be available. More information on the micro-forest here.

To register, email Elise at outreachcoordinator@norwalkriver.org.

Ridgefield – Riparian Buffer at Recreation Center

We are working to restore the riverbank along the Norwalk River (Ridgefield Brook) at the Parks and Recreation Center (195 Danbury Road) in Ridgefield by removing invasive plants and replanting native plants, flowering shrubs, and wildflowers to draw wildlife and to protect water quality.  The location hosts a popular walking trail that follows along the river as it circles the property.

Join us monthly on Saturday mornings to volunteer.  For more information, to get updates, and to register, sign up here.

You can support our habitat restoration work at the Ridgefield Rec Center by donating here.  When donating, please add “Ridgefield Project” under “Special instructions for seller.”

We thank The Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Department for supporting this project.

Wednesdays & Saturdays 9:30-11:30AM. Restoring the Gardens & Riverbank at Oyster Shell Park. Volunteers Needed for safe, outdoor, socially distanced, masked habitat restoration work for birds and pollinators! Join us along the Pollinator Pathway and the Norwalk River Valley Trail in Norwalk to help restore the riverbank and the gardens at Oyster Shell Park. Learn how to identify invasive plants and also the beautiful natives that support our native pollinators. Bring gloves, clippers, and a spade or shovel if possible. Meet at the playground on North Water Street near the intersection with Anne Street, between the Aquarium and the new mall. Make sure to register so we can notify you in case of cancellations. Register to join us here! Questions? Email us at outreachcoordinator@norwalkriver.org.