Bates Friends Forever is a group of neighbors advocating for the stewardship of Bates Woods, an awesome park and open space in New London, Connecticut. 

Bates Woods has rich educational, recreational and scientific history and unlimited potential.

 

Our first clean-up day on August 17th, 2024, was a HUGE success! Intrepid volunteers picked up the following:

• 65 enormous bags of trash

• 13 tires

• 4 mattresses

• 2 pallets

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If you'd like to learn more feel free to contact us at batesfriendsforever@gmail.com