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Join STB and FoSG for Cleanup, April 29

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Shoreline Cleanup April 23-7

Save the Bay will conduct the first cleanup of Salter Grove in 2018 on Sunday, April 29th, 1-3 pm. Click here for details and to sign up as a volunteer.

The cleanup activity will help set a cleanliness and beauty standard for the summer months. This will be a family-friendly event led by experienced people.

Cleanup Days draw many people who are both interested in improving our natural environment and in having a nice social afternoon. Volunteers will be provided gloves, pickers/grabbers, and trash bags. You will have a brief orientation and then will work with a group. The weather is slowly becoming spring-like, so the day should be enjoyable. We hope you can join us!

Bird’s Eye View

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Ever wonder what Salter Grove would look like if you were a gull with a GoPro?  Check out this gorgeous video created with a camera-equipped drone by Bob Fiore and Christine Ty!

Can’t see the video above? Click here.

Another Successful Cleanup!

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SG_SignThirty-four volunteers collected about 300 pounds of trash at the August 10 shoreline cleanup sponsored by Save the Bay. Most of the participants were from Warwick or Providence but one group came from as far away as Gloucester, MA! The gorgeous weather and beautiful views enticed many participants to concentrate their efforts on the breakwater and causeway. They did a great job in removing masses of fishline, glass bottles, aluminum cans, and plastic from hiding places among the boulders. For those of you who missed this cleanup—not to worry. There are plenty more future cleanups!

Watch for the signup for the International Coastal Cleanup of Salter Grove on Saturday, September 16th, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. here.

Save the Date for a Potluck Picnic and Family Fun Event at Salter Grove on Saturday, July 15

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140412-F-YG094-118Come celebrate Salter Grove and meet neighbors who appreciate our beautiful park as much as you do!

Bring your favorite dish to a Potluck BBQ Picnic at Salter Grove on Saturday, July 15th, from 4 p.m. until sunset (rain date August 5th). Grills will be available for searing your meats and vegetables. Posting your dish at goo.gl/YGJAsr will guarantee the ultimate bayside smorgasbord!

Activities will include face painting by Marc Kohler (also a Gaspee historian), frisbee, horseshoes, bocce, and a lucky draw. Feel free to bring bubble makers, beach balls, and organize games that you enjoy for outdoor fun with new friends.

Don’t forget sunscreen, bug spray, and plenty of liquid refreshments for a comfortable stay.

The Warwick Parks and Recreation Department will provide extra picnic tables for the occasion, but bring your lawn chairs and blankets so you can enjoy the park from any vantage point.

If you’d like to enjoy the fun and help out at the same time, contact us at friendsofsaltersgrove@gmail.com or when you arrive.

Survey: What Would You Like To See at Salter Grove?

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FOSG Town Meeting 4-13-17

A photo from the April 13, 2017 FOSG neighborhood meeting.

First of all, thank you to everyone who attended our first neighborhood meeting on Thursday, April 13 at the Pilgrim Senior Center in Warwick. We were honored to present our goals to everyone and hear from neighbors about their concerns for the present and future state of Salter Grove. We are still busy getting all of the views expressed in order; in the meantime, we ask you to please fill out a brief survey if you have not done so already. Your important ideas will be taken into consideration as we plan the next steps for Salter Grove!

The survey will close on Friday, April 21. CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY

Thanks for Helping Clean Up the Grove!

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Deb Pratt from Save the Bay with 500 lbs of trash removed from park grounds on Sunday, March 26.

Sunday brought another successful and productive cleanup at Salter Grove! Although it drizzled a little it didn’t stop all the awesome volunteers who showed up from collecting over 500 pounds (506, to be exact) of trash from park grounds, including the parking area, causeway, breakwater, and along Narragansett Parkway. Thanks to Deb from Save The Bay for hosting the event!