Update: Earth day events in Franklin POSTPONED to Saturday - Apr 27

Saturday, April 27 from 9 AM to noon

Given the prediction of a 100% chance of rain Saturday and winds ranging from 10-15 MPH, we've made the decision to reschedule Franklin Earth Day to the following Saturday, April 27th, starting at 9 AM. 

We invite you to join us next weekend for the vital task of tidying up our parks, playgrounds, and Town-owned properties, which are in need of a thorough spring clean. We'll kick off the event with coffee and bagels during registration, and the first 100 registrants will receive complimentary tee shirts. The Department of Public Works will provide saplings for planting. 

The clean up event will be held on Saturday, April 20 at Beaver Pond at 9 AM - 12 PM with the clean up of nearly 40 areas across Town.  Meet at Beaver Pond at 9 AM and pick up your bags/gloves and maps.  

First 100 participants will receive an Earth Day t-shirt.  DPW will be giving away tree samplings, coffee, and bagels. 

• Earth Day Map 
• Earth Day clean up rule

Earth day events in Franklin POSTPONED to Saturday - Apr 27

https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/earth-day-2024

 Saturday, April 20 from 10 to 11 AM

Saturday's earth day events have been postponed due to anticipated weather - new dates/times TBD, likely next Sat but waiting for confirmation.

Rise Up will still take place, but at our regular location of the Franklin United Methodist Church, 10-11 AM

Join our community for an accessible earth day event! Seed, Stroll, & Roll along the paved pathway around the Franklin Sculpture Park.

Spreading wildflower seeds and artfully decorating a recycled canvas tote.

This event is free and open to the public.  Seed, Stroll, & Roll is weather permitting, please check our social media channels the day of for updates:

• https://www.instagram.com/franklinculture/
• https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation
• https://alirheaume.com/rise-up
• https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department

Brought to you by your Franklin community members: Rise up, Franklin Recreation, Conservation & "Arts, Culture the Creative Economy" Departments.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5gGFc-L96X/

 Saturday, April 27 from 10 to Noon

An event for children and families. Join the conservation Commission, Dept of Public Works, Department of Conservation, Recreation, Friends of Franklin Conservation, Agricultural Commission, Energize Franklin, and others to celebrate our shared earth.

(service hours validated for trash clean up and seeding) 

Location: DelCarte Open Space 

• Woods walk & historical talk 10:30a
• Native bee cocoon harvest demo
• Plant native seeds for turtles
• And bees
• Sign up for compost bins & rain barrels  
• Learn about wildlife, ecology, climate

Earth day events in Franklin

https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/come-celebrate-earth-day-conservation-saturday-april-27-10am-12pm

Earth day events in Franklin POSTPONED to Saturday - Apr 27

Saturday, April 27 from 9 AM to noon

Given the prediction of a 100% chance of rain tomorrow and winds ranging from 10-15 MPH, we've made the decision to reschedule Franklin Earth Day to the following Saturday, April 27th, starting at 9 AM. 

We invite you to join us next weekend for the vital task of tidying up our parks, playgrounds, and Town-owned properties, which are in need of a thorough spring clean. We'll kick off the event with coffee and bagels during registration, and the first 100 registrants will receive complimentary tee shirts. The Department of Public Works will provide saplings for planting. 

The clean up event will be held on Saturday, April 20 at Beaver Pond at 9 AM - 12 PM with the clean up of nearly 40 areas across Town.  Meet at Beaver Pond at 9 AM and pick up your bags/gloves and maps.  

First 100 participants will receive an Earth Day t-shirt.  DPW will be giving away tree samplings, coffee, and bagels. 

• Earth Day Map 
• Earth Day clean up rule

Earth day events in Franklin POSTPONED to Saturday - Apr 27

https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/earth-day-2024

 Saturday, April 20 from 10 to 11 AM

Saturday's earth day events have been postponed due to anticipated weather - new dates/times TBD, likely next Sat but waiting for confirmation.

Rise Up will still take place, but at our regular location of the Franklin United Methodist Church, 10-11 AM

Join our community for an accessible earth day event! Seed, Stroll, & Roll along the paved pathway around the Franklin Sculpture Park.

Spreading wildflower seeds and artfully decorating a recycled canvas tote.

This event is free and open to the public.  Seed, Stroll, & Roll is weather permitting, please check our social media channels the day of for updates:

• https://www.instagram.com/franklinculture/
• https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation
• https://alirheaume.com/rise-up
• https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department

Brought to you by your Franklin community members: Rise up, Franklin Recreation, Conservation & "Arts, Culture the Creative Economy" Departments.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5gGFc-L96X/

 Saturday, April 27 from 10 to Noon

An event for children and families. Join the conservation Commission, Dept of Public Works, Department of Conservation, Recreation, Friends of Franklin Conservation, Agricultural Commission, Energize Franklin, and others to celebrate our shared earth.

(service hours validated for trash clean up and seeding) 

Location: DelCarte Open Space 

• Woods walk & historical talk 10:30a
• Native bee cocoon harvest demo
• Plant native seeds for turtles
• And bees
• Sign up for compost bins & rain barrels  
• Learn about wildlife, ecology, climate

Earth day events in Franklin

https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/come-celebrate-earth-day-conservation-saturday-april-27-10am-12pm

Reminder: Seed, Stroll, & Roll on Earth Day - April 27

Join our community for an accessible earth day event! Stroll and roll along the paved pathway around the Franklin Sculpture Park.

Spreading wildflower seeds and artfully decorating a recycled canvas tote.

This event is free and open to the public.

Reminder: Seed, Stroll, & Roll on Earth Day - April 27

Seed Stroll & Roll is weather permitting, please check our social media channels the day of for updates:

• https://www.instagram.com/franklinculture/
• https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation
• https://alirheaume.com/rise-up
• https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department

Brought to you by your Franklin community members: Rise up, Franklin Recreation, Conservation & "Arts, Culture the Creative Economy" Departments.

 

Download the flyer as a reminder and to share with others

https://drive.google.com/file/d/194KGz85FKLbXfvjEQicHzVex_sR4RhY8/view?usp=drive_link

#FranklinEarthMonth

Seed, Stroll, & Roll on Earth Day - April 27

Join our community for an accessible earth day event! Stroll and roll along the paved pathway around the Franklin Sculpture Park.

Spreading wildflower seeds and artfully decorating a recycled canvas tote.

This event is free and open to the public.

Seed, Stroll, & Roll on Earth Day - April 27

Seed Stroll & Roll is weather permitting, please check our social media channels the day of for updates:

• https://www.instagram.com/franklinculture/
• https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation
• https://alirheaume.com/rise-up
• https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department

Brought to you by your Franklin community members: Rise up, Franklin Recreation, Conservation & "Arts, Culture the Creative Economy" Departments.

 

Download the flyer as a reminder and to share with others

https://drive.google.com/file/d/194KGz85FKLbXfvjEQicHzVex_sR4RhY8/view?usp=drive_link

#FranklinEarthMonth

Next Rise Up comes along March 16 with featured guest - Franklin Police Dept

Hey friend!!

It's so exciting to realize that our next Rise Up is just a week away: Saturday, March 16, at 10 AM.

We'll be meeting at the same location as last time: 

Franklin United Methodist Church

82 West Central Street, Franklin

*Entrance on the left, with a ramp available

We will be joined by Franklin Police Dept, who will hang out with us, have open discussion and Q&A time, and also talk to us about personal safety with disability. 

PS, You'll really want to save the date for April 20's Rise Up because I've collaborated with some town personnel for an amazing social opportunity... more info to come!

See you next Saturday!

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This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

Next Rise Up comes along March 16 featuring the Franklin Police Dept as guest

Rise Up THIS Saturday, Feb 17 at 10 AM

Hi friend!

I feel sooooo excited to see you for our next Rise Up social hour, this Saturday, February 17, at 10 AM.

Location:

Franklin United Methodist Church (it's to the right of the Museum)

82 West Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038

Parking and entrance (with a ramp) are both on the left side of the building.

There is a handicap accessible restroom inside.

If you're wondering anything else about the location, feel free to ask!

See you Saturday 😄

This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For additional information about this event, please visit ->   https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

Do you keep your emergency info on the refrigerator?

Franklin Fire Department EMS Chief William Blanchard and EMS Captain Laurie Kaye were special guests for the Rise Up gathering Saturday morning at the Franklin Public Library. They presented and lead a Q&A discussion on "Emergencies for People with Disabilities."

Many of the key tips apply to all folks 

• Do you keep your emergency info on the refrigerator? You should. That is one place easily found and readily available for emergency personnel to find and use to help delivering support to your household. You can find info on setting up your emergency profile -> https://www.emergencyprofile.org/
• Were you aware of the Silent 911 procedure to use in cases where you need to call 911 but can't talk?

Silent 911 procedure

The presentation copy shared on Saturday can be found here (PDF) ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sEf8-S2ZunWuX5pf0BV1JKZBCStFYkwb/view?usp=drive_link

Thanks to Ali Rheaume for her coordination of this group and valuable information shared. The group is scheduled to meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month. This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For additional information about this event, please visit ->   https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

Some of the group posed for a photo on Saturday

Important Rise Up Information for Gathering Saturday, Jan 20 at 10 AM

Hi friend!

Our next Rise Up social hour is next Saturday, January 20, at 10 AM.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The location for January has CHANGED and we will meet at the Franklin Public Library instead. We'll be in the community room, which is the room with the glass "wall" next to the kids section (and at the best entrance for handicap accessibility).

EXCITING news as well: The EMS Caption William Blanchard from the Franklin Fire  Department will be joining us with a colleague as well. He will share some safety preparation information with us, be able to answer questions, and also hear from us if there is anything we need.

We are looking forward to seeing you then!

Ali Rheaume

This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

Rise Up this Saturday! Dec 9 at Franklin TV Studio

Hey friends!

I get soooo excited to see you at our Rise Up social hour!!

We are meeting this Saturday, 10-11 AM, at the Franklin TV Community Room (23 Hutchinson St, Franklin). 

If you have any questions, feel free to reply. Otherwise, hope to see you there :)

Ali Rheaume

This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

Rise Up this Saturday! Dec 9 at Franklin TV Studio

This Saturday, Nov 11: Rise Up! meets again at the Franklin TV Studios

Hi there!

It's so exciting to see that our next Rise Up gathering is this Saturday, November 11th at 10am. 

We are meeting at Franklin TV again, which is 23 Hutchinson St, Franklin. It's all accessible and the community room is a great space to meet. 

Looking forward to seeing you!

This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

Looking forward to seeing you on Nov 11!

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

RISE Up - next social hour gathering Saturday, Nov 11 at 10 AM  at Franklin TV

Rise Up scheduled to meet Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Franklin TV Studio

Good morning!

It's so exciting to realize that our next social hour is coming up: Saturday, October 28 at 10 AM!!

The new location for indoors is: Franklin TV at 23 Hutchinson St and we will meet in their open common room (We will keep an eye out for you to know where to go, and I'll put our sign at the door). The parking, entrance, and restrooms are accessible.

Please share about this with your communities! Anyone, including organizations/community partners, are invited.

You are welcome to join our Facebook group as well (be sure to answer the questions so I get your request to join): click here

See you next Saturday!

Ali Rheaume

Ali Rheaume

What is this Rise Up meeting?

This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For more about Rise Up please visit ->

https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

RISE Up - next social hour gathering Saturday, Oct 28 at 10 AM at Franklin TV

via Ali Rheaume:

The location for the upcoming social hour has been chosen! Thanks to Steve Sherlock, who attended our last gathering, we have been invited to gather at the Franklin TV station. I know, sounds odd at first, but they have a great common area inside, the option of space outside, and accessible parking, entrance, and restrooms. Can't beat that, right!? Thanks Steve! 

The updated schedule is with the new location address included.

This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

Looking forward to seeing you on Oct 28th!

Be well,

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

RISE Up - next social hour gathering Saturday, Oct 28 at 10 AM  at Franklin TV

RISE Up -  social hour gathering schedule

Rise Up scheduled for Saturday, at 10 AM at the Sculpture Park

This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

Where: Franklin Sculpture Park, Panther Way

When: Saturday, Sep 9 at 10 AM

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

Rise Up scheduled for Saturday, at 10 AM at the Sculpture Park