We will be working in the Successional Field and also pulling Japanese Knotweed under the bridge. Come on out! The weather looks perfect for a day at Taylor Point!
Work Party Alert! Saturday, August 7, 9AM – NOON
We will be working in the upper parking lot circle and in the successional field and possibly some other areas as well. Join us!
Work Party Alert! Saturday, 7/17/21 9AM – NOON
Do you know what “keystone species” are? No? Join us Saturday and find out! We’ll take on the Greenbriar between the beach and the successional field and may cut vines in the black cherry woodland. Hope to see you there!
Work Party Alert: July 3, 9AM – NOON.
Join us to take on the Greenbriar and other vines in the Successional Field and perhaps also in the Black Cherry Woodland. We’ll meet in the upper parking lot. It is okay to come late and/or leave early. We look forward to seeing you!
New Updated List of RI’s Invasive Plants
The Rhode Island Invasive Species Council (RIISC) has recently updated its list of Rhode Island’s invasive plants. Many of the plants that appear on the new list are present in Jamestown. Many of these species are increasingly posing environmental threats to the Island’s ecology. The RIISC is an outreach program of the Rhode Island Natural… read more
Work Party Alert! Saturday 6/19/21, 9 AM – NOON.
Join us in the successional field by the upper parking lot where we’ll trim vines from the high bush blueberries and clear weeds from transplants protected with wire cages. We will also pull the Japanese Knotweed from the sandy soil at the foot of the bridge. Hope to see you there!
Work Party Alert : 6/5/2021
Join us Saturday, from 9 – NOON. We will meet at the upper parking lot and we have a full agenda! We plan to scout out and remove the last of the garlic mustard; trim vines from the old high bush blueberries in the successional field; clear vines and weeds from transplants protected with wire… read more
Work Party ALERT MAY 15, 2021
Join us for a springtime Garlic Mustard pull from 9AM – Noon. We may also plant some Arrowwood seedlings. Meet at the upper parking lot. We will be following Covid precautions as described in the April 30 post. Hope to see you there!
WORK PARTY ALERT!
THE RETURN OF THE WORK PARTY!We will gather on May 1, 2021 from 9 AM – Noon to resume our Garlic Mustard pull of two weeks ago and perhaps to transplant some Arrowwood shrubs from the nursery area . We will continue to follow all precautionary COVID measures which include the following: 1) Do not… read more
Work Parties Return to Taylor Point – April, 2021.
As we begin to move slowly forward with slightly less restrictive COVID precautions, TPRA is preparing to host work parties consistent with the URI Master Gardener Program guidance. For Taylor Point, this guidance sets the following rules:1) Do not enter the Taylor Point work site if you are feeling sick or have been exposed to… read more
Covid-19
As we begin to move slowly forward with slightly less restrictive COVID precautions, TPRA is preparing to host work parties consistent with the URI Master Gardener Program guidance. For Taylor Point, this guidance sets the following rules:1) Do not enter the Taylor Point work site if you are feeling sick or have been exposed to… read more
Work parties are suspended indefinitely – March, 2020.
Please stay safe and healthy everyone.
Work Party Alert 2/29/20!
Work Party Alert! Saturday, 2/29/20, 9AM-NOON. Join us for a garlic mustard pull! We will also continue work in the Successional Field and will clear Morrow’s honeysuckle, bittersweet and autumn olive moving west toward Potter’s Cove. We’ll have tools, beverages, snacks, leather work gloves (yours to keep!), and friendly company.
Work Party Alert 2/15/20
Work Party Alert – Saturday 2/15 from 9AM- Noon. We will finish clearing the borders of the Successional Field, maintain the clearing of the parking circle and if the wind is up we’ll be snug in the Black Cherry Woodland clearing paths. Join us in taking on the invasive plants!
Work Party Alert
Join us Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 9AM – Noon. Although it may be a bit chilly, we will be out there with coffee, cocoa, snacks and warm camaraderie! Hope to see you there!
Work Party Alert!
Join us Saturday, November 16, from 9AM – NOON to cut back Greenbriar and pull out Morrow’s Honeysuckle stumps. Meet at the upper parking lot. We will have tools and snacks and water. Hope to see you there!
WORK PARTY ALERT!
Join us Saturday 10/19/19, 9 AM – NOON, to clip Greenbriar, tend to the High Bush Blueberries, and dig out Morrow’s Honeysuckle stumps. It is okay to arrive late or leave early. We have tools and snacks and enthusiasm! We’ll meet at the upper parking lot. Hope to see you there!
Work Party Alert!
Join us on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 9AM-NOON to clip back the Greenbriar and nurture the High Bush Blueberries. It is okay to arrive late or leave early. Hope to see you there!
Work Party Alert! 9/21/19
Join us on Saturday, 9/21/19 from 9AM – Noon. It is okay to arrive late or leave early. Hope to see you there!
Work Party Alert!
Join us Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 9AM – NOON. We will meet in the upper parking lot. It is okay to arrive late or leave early. Hope to see you there!
Work Party Alert!
Join us Saturday, September 21 from 9-NOON. We will meet t the upper parking lot. It is okay to arrive late or leave early. We have tools for you to use. Hope to see you there!
Work Party Alert!
Saturday, August 3, from 9 AM – NOON, join us in nurturing the Blueberry, Arrowwood, Winterberry, and other native plants. Help us rescue them from the aggressive Greenbrier and Morrow’s Honeysuckle. We will meet at the upper parking lot. See you there!
Too Darn HOT!
The work party scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2019 has been postponed. The conditions are expected to be too hot for a fun and productive work session. Take a swim or sip lemonade in the shade. See you when the conditions are more favorable. Thanks!
Work Party Alert! 7/20/19
Join us Saturday when we will take on the sprouting Greenbrier and rid the Successional Field of Morrow’s Honeysuckle stumps. We’ll meet in the upper parking lot. Hope to see you there! 9AM – NOON.
Work Party Alert! 7/6/19
Join us on Saturday, 7/6/19 when we will pull Garlic Mustard, clip Greenbrier shoots, and tackle Morrow’s Honeysuckle roots so that the Arrowwood, Blueberry, Winterberry and other native plants can flourish. We will be working from 9AM until NOON. We will meet in the upper parking lot. Feel free to come late or leave early.… read more
Work Party! June 22nd
WORK PARTY ALERT: Saturday 6/22/19, 9AM – NOON! Meet at the upper parking lot. We will clip young Greenbrier, take on the Bittersweet seedlings, and dig out more honeysuckle stumps. It promises to be an enjoyable and productive day! See you there!
Work Party! June 8
This Saturday June 8, 2019, from 9AM – Noon. Meet us at the upper parking lot. We will pull Garlic Mustard and clip young Greenbrier and dig out honeysuckle stumps. Fun for all! Hope to see you there!
Work Party! May 25th
Join us this Saturday, May 25, to take on more Garlic Mustard and Greenbrier. We will be there from 9 – Noon. Should be a lovely day in the fresh air. Hope to see you there!
Work Party! May 11
WORK PARTY ALERT!! This Saturday, May 11, 2019! Join us for a Garlic Mustard pull. 9 AM-Noon. Meet at the upper parking lot. You can take some Garlic Mustard home and make pesto or salad! http://eattheinvaders.org/garlic-mustard/
Work Party! April 27
Work Party Alert! This Saturday (4/27) we will take on the Garlic Mustard in an effort to pull it before it sets seed! This is also Island Clean-up Saturday so some will also be picking up litter. Saturday promises to be a wonderful springtime day at the Point. Hope to see you there… 9AM, Upper… read more
CRMC Awards TPRA Path and Habitat Restoration Grant
TPRA is pleased to announce that the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) has awarded us a $4800 grant through the Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration Trust Fund. Under this project TPRA will conduct three tasks: Task 1. Create a rehabilitation plan for the badly-eroded footpath from the upper parking area to the Taylor Point Cliffs.… read more
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The Vivian J. Palmieri Trust Awards TPRA $15,000 Grant
On December 27, 2017, The Trustees of Vivian Palmieri’s Charitable Trust awarded the Taylor Point Restoration Association ( TPRA ) $15,000 to support the restoration project planned for the Potter Cove Beach area. The Association recognizes this area as a key priority in the overall restoration of Taylor Point. We plan to remove invasive species… read more
Taylor Point Restoration Program Accepted as a Demonstration Project for the URI Master Gardener Program
TPRA is pleased to announce that our restoration work is now a part of the URI Master Gardener Demonstration Program. This program includes 36 demonstration projects throughout Rhode Island including the Norman Bird Sanctuary, Slater Mill, Canonchet Farm Habitat Restoration, and the Roger Williams Park Garden and Produce Demonstration Program, among others. The mission of… read more
Taylor Point/Jamestown Awarded Assent by the Coastal Resources Management Council
On September 5, 2017, TPRA was granted an assent “…to perform invasive shrub and vine species management by mechanical means…” and to replant native species. This permission clears the way for TPRA to take on ten of the most invasive plants in any location where they have taken hold at Taylor Point. The ten species… read more