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Fort Phoenix Beach Cleanup

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Saturday, April 08, 2017

9:00am

Discover Buzzards Bay Sponsored By

Fort Phoenix State Reservation

Green Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719

Join Be the Solution to Pollution for a beach cleanup at Fort Phoenix State Reservation in Fairhaven. Meet near the cannons. Please bring a reusable water bottle. Tools, bags, gloves, and snacks provided.

Cost: Free

For more information:

Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1805980256112931/

Hosted By: Be the Solution to Pollution

volunteers walking together along a beach in Fairhaven

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Buzzards Bay Swim

Sat, June 27

6:30AM - 10:30AM

Fort Phoenix State Reservation,
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