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Come join park biologists and volunteer stewards for a Stewardship Saturday at Grape Island! Help us control non-native invasive plants and enhance native ecosystems and natural processes in the park. We will explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology, natural history, and cultural significance of landscapes in the park as we work to understand and improve habitat for the native birds, bugs, trees, and flowers of the Boston Harbor Islands.

Directions: Departure will be from Fox Point Pavilion at UMass Boston. Parking is available at the West Garage at the UMass Boston campus- we have parking vouchers. The JFK/UMass stop on the Red Line is also approximately a one mile walk away. You can find a map of campus buildings here.

Timing: The boat departs at 9am. We will return by 3pm.

What to wear: Long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and closed-toe shoes. Conditions can be unpredictable so please monitor the weather in the days leading up the event and dress appropriately.

What to bring: Please bring a lunch and reusable water bottles. Bring all your water for the day! Sunscreen and a hat are always recommended. Tools will be provided.

Event will run rain or shine, however, may be cancelled due to severe weather.

Special consideration:

• MASKS may be required to be worn on transportation to the island based on local COVID levels at the time of the event.
• Do not attend if you have had recent exposure to a positive COVID case or if you are experiencing symptoms.

*NOTE: Work consists of natural or cultural resource field stewardship. Tasks may include data collection, clearing vegetation, debris, and/or trash, consolidating cut material into bags or piles, carrying materials, planting, trail clearing and/or light maintenance. Work may be conducted in extreme heat or cold.