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WIN Fast Forest planting re-scheduled for May 4

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The WIN Fast Forest planting event set for April 20 has been re-scheduled to May 4, with a rain date of May 5. COURTESY PHOTO

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The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi on behalf of the Fast Forest committee:

The WIN Fast Forest planting event set for April 20 has been re-scheduled to May 4, with a rain date of May 5.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Wright-Locke Farm, 82 Ridge St.

Sign up for one or more hour-long slots. There will be some spades, shovels and gloves available, but please bring your own if you have them.

There will soon be a 90-second video on ‘how to’ plant - it’s straightforward.

Children under 17 must be accompanied by adults.

If you’re not already a Wright-Locke Farm volunteer, please fill out this form prior to volunteering.

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