Name: Community Volunteer Day
Start: 2026-09-19T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Earthplace

Earthplace

The sanctuary needs your help! As the largest open space in Westport, our 62-acre wildlife sanctuary serves as a vital hub for local biodiversity and education. We invite our community to join us in caring for the land by removing invasive plant species and tending to the trails.
Bring a neighbor and come to Earthplace for our Community Volunteer Day! We’ll start the day with coffee and tea before heading out to the trails.
Please remember to bring a bottle of water and wear long pants, long socks, and tick repellent. Gloves and tools will be provided.

Local Event: Community Volunteer Day

Fairfield County

Alfred Branch

New York City Metropolitan Area

Westport

Connecticut

Community Volunteer Day

The sanctuary needs your help! As the largest open space in Westport, our 62-acre wildlife sanctuary serves as a vital hub for...

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Cost: Members: $25 Non-Members: $35

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A special thanks to Melissa and Doug Bernstein and the Bernstein Family Foundation for generously sponsoring this event.

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Local Event: Weston Celebrates America 250 Art Exhibit

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-information via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CityofNorwalk/posts/pfbid02WDrFaZMgTkVzvkmd3nc1Logum334k7atjroEH4Y26oGQ34z7buGgtYZjqGcttoXFl" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">City of Norwalk Facebook page</a>.

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-Information via <a href="https://www.newcanaan.info/community/new_canaan_4th_of_july_fireworks!/index.php" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">the town of New&nbsp;Canaan</a>

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