Volunteer Wetlands Planting and Community Clean Water Day

 When:            Thursday September 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rain date: Friday September 3) 

Where:           Bradley Creek Elementary School, 6211 Greenville Loop Road, Wilmington, N.C. 28409-2399

Event Description: Volunteers are needed to install native plants, mulch and sod in and around the two new stormwater wetlands at Bradley Creek Elementary School in Wilmington. Come out and help the NC Coastal Federation, students, teachers and community members plant two stormwater wetlands their school, and learn about how you can help protect your local creek. The projects are designed to help reduce polluted stormwater run-off and clean up the water quality in nearby Hewletts Creek. Information will be available about our local creeks, how to construct backyard rain gardens and cost share programs in the area. 

The event is open to the public and suitable for ages 8 and up, so come on out to help plant a rain garden or just to find out what you can do to protect your local creek. 

All the project supplies and equipment will be provided. Snacks and refreshments will also be provided.

Pre-registration is required.  Contact Ted Wilgis with the NC Coastal Federation at 910-509-2838 or tedw@nccoast.org to sign up and get more information.