Project: Fall Maintenance
Help our municipal gardens look their best!
The time commitment is minimal - honest!
Dear members,
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We need your help to keep the gardens at Mill Creek Park and Oak Crest Cove stay lush and beautiful through the growing season. You've heard the saying a million times but it's so true - many hands make light work!
What do I need to do? Help keep the plants looking their best - deadhead, weed, and water as needed. See details below.
A few details.​
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Oak Crest Cove has irrigation, but if something looks like it needs water (such as the thyme on the left side) there is a hose and a spigot on the side of the building.​​
​Now that it's fall, watering once a week is sufficient at Mill Creek Park. ​A 125' hose and nozzle are in a gray laundry basket tucked into the hostas near the spigot (on the men’s bathroom side of the building). When done, "fold" the hose in half; then, starting from the middle--the half-way "fold"--wind it into the basket. When done, both the spigot and nozzle should be on top. If you have a question for Jeanne call or text her at (508) 317-8253‬.
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Of course, if it rains on the day you sign up, or if it rained a fair amount the day before, no need to water!
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What to bring - Sunscreen, a hat, gloves, whatever tools you like to use, a container to collect weeds, and perhaps something to kneel on.
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If you notice an issue that needs more than you can resolve yourself - for example, an animal feasting on plants - please email Lexie Reeves, Civic Chairperson, by clicking here.
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It's easy to sign up.​​​ (But please read all the way through first.)
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First, click the Maintenance Schedule (green button) to see a current list of what days are open and taken. (A day is open if a name is not listed). ​​​
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Select any day during the week that is convenient for you, keeping in mind that it’s a good idea to space out the amount of time between waterings. For example, if in week “A” someone is watering on Sunday then selecting Monday in week “B” (the next day) isn’t the best choice! The date you select will be noted on the schedule.
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Now that you have a clear picture, fill in the "Sign up here" form below.
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If you can work more than one day, type the additional day(s) in the comment box. (Or submit another form.)
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That's it! Please remember to put the dates on your calendar.
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The schedule is updated regularly, so if you need to remind yourself when you signed up it will be posted there.
Mistakes happen, we'll be in touch if we need to sort anything out.
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Garden at Oak Crest Cove Aug 8, 2025
Garden locations
Mill Creek Park is located on Rte. 130 across from the Old Town Hall.
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Oak Crest Cove is located near the Sandwich Recreation Office Building at 34 Quaker Meetinghouse Road near Peter's Pond.