Friends of the Malden River events updates

Saturday, May 14, 10:00 a.m.-noon – Malden River Cleanup

 Sponsored by Idle Hands Brewery – Eventbrite registration is not necessary but helpful for gear and pizza: www.eventbrite.com/e/malden-river-cleanup-tickets-328288899937

  Attendees will be meeting at the Taproom at 9:30 a.m. on May 14 and taking a five minute walk over to the banks of the Malden River for a cleanup. After the cleanup, attendees will head back to the Taproom where all volunteers will be treated to a pizza lunch – with Edgeworth Pils for those that are 21+. Please bring your own water bottle and sunblock. If you have work gloves, bring them but they will also be supplied. It is recommended that you wear sturdy boots, long pants and sleeves and sunglasses. The thank you party will begin at noon in the Taproom. Rain date is Sunday, May 15.

Sunday, May 15, 9:00-11:30 a.m. – MyRWA Herring Run and Paddle at the Blessing of the Bay Park

  All sorts of fun run/paddle events for the whole family! See information at www.mysticriver.org. Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2022/57119/mystic-river-herring-run-and-paddle-2022

Sunday, June 12, noon – 5:00 p.m. – Project Misik on the Malden River

  Free food and music (drumming workshops) at 195 Canal St. in Malden. Register here: https://www.maldenriverworks.org/latest/project-misik-a-yard-by-the-malden-river

May 21 – Words on the Water event POSTPONED – new date (TBD) in Sept. – either the 17th or 24th

• Support the Massachusetts Waterways with a Mass Environmental Trust license plate: Purchase an Environmental Trust Plate: https://www.mass.gov/guides/a-guide-to-purchasing-a-specialty-environmental-license-plate

  Mission of the Friends of the Malden River: The Friends of the Malden River seek to promote awareness of and interest in the Malden River, improve its water quality and increase access for public enjoyment. Check out their facebook page and website (https://maldenriver.wordpress.com/) for more information!