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Coast Week Clean Up | September 9, 2023

You are invited to join us on Saturday, September 9th, at 10 a.m for a Coastal Clean up in Harpswell. 

Friends of Casco Bay has joined up with Harpswell Heritage Land Trust for this special cleanup. By taking part you’ll join hundreds of volunteers around the state as part of the 35th Maine Coastal Cleanup, hosted by Maine Coastal Program in the month of September. 

What: Harpswell Coastal Cleanup

Where: Meet at Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, 153 Harpswell Neck Rd, Harpswell

When: Saturday, September 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RSVP: Sign up by filling out the form below

What to expect:

We will meet at Harpswell Heritage Land Trust where Friends of Casco Bay and Harpswell Heritage Land Trust staff will give an introduction and an orientation. Then you will be assigned a location in Harpswell to clean up! Most sites will be Harpswell Heritage Land Trust land. You will be provided with all of the supplies you need as well as a map. After a couple of hours, we will meet back at Harpswell Heritage Trust where you can leave your trash. 

This is an excellent way to meet other community members and explore the beautiful peninsulas of Harpswell.

Bring a friend! All are welcome.

Have questions? Email Sara at sfreshley [at] cascobay [dot] org.

Harpswell Coastal Cleanup Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Form

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