Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Maintenance

Volunteers from our Pollinator Pathways committee have a standing agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to remove invasive plant species, plant native plants, remove litter, and be stewards for the space.

Please join us at our upcoming events, listed below.

Upcoming events

Upcoming events

    • 24 Apr 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Greenway benches at the Holworthy Place entrance in Cambridge
    Register

    Want to be part of a small crew that works every week to care for a portion of the W-C Greenway? Come join us on Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., to help keep the Greenway green!

    We will remove invasive plants (garlic mustard, Japanese knotweed, mugwort, etc.), plant and water native plants, add/repair rabbit cages, and pick up trash. We'll focus on the Greenway between the Huron Ave bridge and Cottage St.

    Steady rain or downpours will cancel!

    Details:

    * Starting point is the benches at the Holworthy Place entrance in Cambridge.

    * Please bring: drinking water, garden gloves, and any tools (clipper/pruners/shears, trowel, garden fork) if you have them. Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed toe/sturdy footwear.

    * We will provide trash bags, gardening gloves and other tools as needed for the day's activities.

    * All participants will be asked to sign a waiver upon arrival.

    * Any participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

    • 10 May 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Help keep the Greenway green!

    This event is part of Watertown Helps Out (WHO)  an initiative by the Watertown Community Foundation to give back to our community. We will be working to remove invasive plants and restore wildlife habitat on the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway. Exact tasks will be defined the day of the event.

    Register HERE

    Details:

    • Starting point will be decided a week or two prior to the event and shared with registrants via email
    • Please bring: Drinking water, garden gloves, and any tools (clipper/pruners/shears, trowel) if you have them.
    • Please wear long pants and close toed/sturdy footwear
    • We will provide trash bags, trowels, gardening gloves and other tools as needed for the day's activities
    • All participants will be asked to sign a waiver upon arrival
    • Any participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

    Questions? Contact Watertown Community Gardens at info@watertowngardens.org

    • 18 May 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Help keep the Greenway green!

    This event is part of Watertown Helps Out (WHO)  an initiative by the Watertown Community Foundation to give back to our community. We will be working to remove invasive plants and restore wildlife habitat on the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway. Exact tasks will be defined the day of the event.

    Register HERE

    Details:

    • Starting point will be decided a week or two prior to the event and shared with registrants via email
    • Please bring: Drinking water, garden gloves, and any tools (clipper/pruners/shears, trowel) if you have them.
    • Please wear long pants and close toed/sturdy footwear
    • We will provide trash bags, trowels, gardening gloves and other tools as needed for the day's activities
    • All participants will be asked to sign a waiver upon arrival
    • Any participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

    Questions? Contact Watertown Community Gardens at info@watertowngardens.org

    • 8 Jun 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Greenway intersection between Watertown Mall and 490 Arsenal Way (with bench and bike racks)
    Register

    Help keep the Greenway green! 

    We will focus this work session on cutting Japanese knotweed and removing other invasive plant species, and caring for the Pollinator Garden established on the Greenway. Exact tasks will be defined the day of the event.

    Details:

    * Starting point is at the trail intersection between Watertown Mall and 490 Arsenal Way (with bench and bike racks).

    * Please bring: drinking water, garden gloves, and any tools (clipper/pruners/shears, trowel) if you have them. Please wear long pants and closed toe/sturdy footwear

    * We will provide trash bags, trowels, gardening gloves and other tools as needed for the day's activities.

    * All participants will be asked to sign a waiver upon arrival.

    * Any participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, or bring a waiver signed by a parent or guardian in advance.

    Questions? Contact Watertown Community Gardens at info@watertowngardens.org

Past events

19 Apr 2025 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Invasive Plant Removal
17 Apr 2025 W-C Greenway - Thursday Morning Crew
12 Apr 2025 CANCELLED - Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Invasive Plant Removal
10 Apr 2025 W-C Greenway - Thursday Morning Crew
3 Apr 2025 CANCELLED W-C Greenway - Thursday Morning Crew
30 Mar 2025 CANCELLED: Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Invasive Plant Removal
27 Mar 2025 W-C Greenway - Thursday Morning Crew
15 Mar 2025 2nd Annual Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Spring Cleanup
27 Oct 2024 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Maintenance
6 Oct 2024 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Maintenance
15 Sep 2024 *CANCELED* Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Maintenance
7 Sep 2024 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Maintenance
2 Sep 2024 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Maintenance
31 Aug 2024 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Maintenance
11 Aug 2024 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Invasive Plant Removal
20 Jul 2024 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Invasive Plant Removal
14 Jul 2024 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Invasive Plant Removal
15 Jun 2024 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Invasive Plant Removal
25 May 2024 [Cancelled] Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Invasive Plant Removal
19 May 2024 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Invasive Plant Removal
11 May 2024 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Invasive Plant Removal
21 Apr 2024 April 21 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Invasive Plant Removal
13 Apr 2024 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Invasive Plant Removal
9 Mar 2024 Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Cleanup
31 Aug 2023 Invasive Plants Removal on Watertown-Cambridge Greenway
24 Aug 2023 Invasive Plants Removal on Watertown-Cambridge Greenway 8/24
22 Jul 2023 Invasive Plants Removal on Watertown-Cambridge Greenway



Watertown Community Gardens is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

P.O. Box 1041, Watertown, MA 02471

info@watertowngardens.org

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