Watertown Helps Out | Watertown-Cambridge Greenway - Invasive Plant Removal (May 17)

  • 17 May 2026
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Greenway intersection between Watertown Mall and 490 Arsenal Way (with bench and bike racks)

This Greenway volunteer event is part of Watertown Helps Out (WHO)  an initiative by the Watertown Community Foundation to give back to our community. Please register at the WHO events page HERE

We will be working to remove invasive plants and restore wildlife habitat on the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway. The focus for this work day will be on removing garlic mustard, Japanese knotweed and 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, long sleeves and closed toe/sturdy footwear

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

* If you haven't yet signed a 2026 waiver, please review and sign the online waiver in advance (or bring the signed paper waiver with you).

* Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and added to the adult's waiver.

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


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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