from Vocabulary.com... A swarm is a good word for a large group of bees working quickly as a unit. Like bees, any group of people or animals can be considered a swarm if they act together and quickly - even fiercely. (our emphasis!)
The Day's Agenda:
(Please come for the time you can--don't miss it because you can't be there the whole time!)
- 10:00am Meet & Greet
- 10:15am Begin Cutting!
- 12:30pm Break for lunch (bring brown bag & water--we'll provide hot drinks). Swap stories. Share vine cutting tips. List potential next "swarm" locations & dates. Equipment swap potentials.
- 1:30pm Resume Cutting (for those who stay/or those who just came)
- 3:00pm Wrap Up
*Where
560 Saw Mill River Rd, Ardsley, NY 10502 - Ardsley Acres Hotel Court (our event headquarters) Head to the far back parking lot where the large "Paul Bunyan" trucks are located...Look for our tent!
Directions from Northern Westchester
Take I-287 W to I-87 S. Take exit 7A from I-87 and continue onto Saw Mill River Parkway S. Take the Ashford Ave Exit 17 (signs for Ashford Ave. Dobbs Ferry/Ardsley). Take Ashford Ave. bridge to 9A Saw Mill River Rd. Arsdsley Acres Hotel Court will be on your Right. Head to the back parking lot where there will be a tent for sign-in!
Directions from North Bronx
Take Bronx River Parkway North to Yonkers. Take Tuckahoe Road W. Exit from Sprain Brook Parkway N. Get on 87 N, FOLLOW to NY 9A S/Saw Mill River Road in Ardsley. Take exit 7 from 87 N, turn left on 9A/Saw Mill River Road and see Ardsley Acres Hotel Court on your Right. Head to the back parking lot where there will be a tent for sign-in!
To Bring
Please bring your own lunch and water. Dress in layers, wear good shoes, gloves. Bring your own tools if you can (loppers, clippers, hand saws)--we will have some available for volunteers. We'll provide hard hats and safety vests as well as hot drinks and food.
Please feel free to communicate through Facebook.
(but be SURE to REGISTER first!)
For Information
Contact: Nathan Hunter at nathan@groundworkhv.org or cell phone (860)-214-2258.
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