May 4, 2009         
Vol. 39, No. 199

For more information, contact Sr. Cpl. Doug Messeck, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, 302-855-1921, or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902.

Registration Still Open for Free Conservation Day Camp on May 16

            Registration is still open for children ages 8 to 14 to join the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife’s annual conservation camp, Camp Awareness, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Redden State Forest Headquarters Tract near Georgetown. The camp program is offered free of charge.

            With the goal of learning more about our natural resources and the outdoor activities our state has to offer, planned activity stations will include: boating safety; wetlands, waterfowl, wildlife and habitat; target archery; air rifles; building a bird nesting box; and the Hooked on Fishing Not Drugs program. The DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit/Emergency Response Unit and the Delaware chapters of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Quality Deer Management Association also will be on hand. Each activity will begin hourly, running throughout the day, with rotation beginning at 9 a.m. All activities will conclude at 4 p.m.

            “This is a conservation-minded camp in which we hope to educate kids on the proper use of our natural resources and to instill in them a sense of appreciation that will grow over their lifetimes,” said Sr. Corp. Doug Messeck, camp coordinator.

            Adult supervision is required and no unattended participants will be permitted. Parents and/or guardians must remain with participants throughout the day and are encouraged to participate in the activities.

            The camp is offered free of charge. Preregistration is recommended, but not required. Vendors will be on site for lunch.  

For more information, please contact Carol Gondeck at 302-739-9913, or Sr. Cpl. Doug Messeck at 302-855-1921, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement.