2012 Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey - Volunteer Training
Thursday, April 5 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 14 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: St. Jones Reserve, 818 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE 19901
Project description: Are you interested in helping with the 2012 Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey? Every spring on several peak spawning days, volunteers donate their time to count horseshoe crabs on key beaches in Delaware and in New Jersey. Delaware’s well-trained and enthusiastic volunteers have made this program one of the most successful volunteer based wildlife surveys in the country. Volunteers are required to be trained in survey protocols. This is a wonderful way to see this natural spectacle on the Delaware Bay and we invite anyone who is interested in this fascinating creature to participate! Join us in April for the training.
Register: Volunteers can register for one of the trainings by visiting our online registration.
Contact: For more information, contact Jennifer Holmes at Jennifer.Holmes@state.de.us, (302) 739-3436 or visit us on the web.
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Christina River Watershed Cleanup
Saturday, April 21 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Northern New Castle County - 12 sites from North Wilmington to Glasgow
For specific directions, visit www.ChristinaRiverCleanup.org
Project Description: During this annual cleanup, volunteers pick up trash along shorelines and other areas accessed by boats along the Christina River, White Clay Creek, Naamans Creek, and various other tributaries.
Age requirement: Due to insurance requirements, volunteers under the age of 16 must have adult supervision.
What to Bring/Wear: Participants should wear brightly colored clothing, long sleeves and pants, boots or water-resistant shoes, hats, heavy-duty gloves, insect repellent and sunscreen. Waders or hip boots are also helpful for some sites. Trash bags, gloves, water and snacks will be provided. Participants will also receive a free 2012 Cleanup t-shirt, designed by Michael Cronin, a high school senior at Caravel Academy in Bear.
Contact: Volunteers are asked to pre-register at www.ChristinaRiverCleanup.org or call 302-838-8197 for more information.
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EARTH DAY EVENT!
Delaware Wild Lands Wineberry Pull
A Division of Fish & Wildlife Partner Project
Sunday, April 22 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: DE Wildlands - Hugh R. Sharp Farm View Map
Odessa, DE 19730
Project Description: The Division of Fish & Wildlife has partnered with Delaware Wild Lands (DWL) through a habitat restoration grant to restore native wildlife habitat at the DWL Hugh R. Sharp Farm property in Odessa. DWL is looking for volunteers to assist with the removal of invasive wineberry plants that have taken over the understory of important forest habitat. Removal will be done by hand-pulling the wineberry. This is a great family project for Earth Day!
To learn more about Delaware Wild Lands, visit www.delawarewildlands.org
Age requirement: Volunteers for this project under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Contact: Volunteers are asked to pre-register with contact information in case of inclement weather leading to postponement. For more information or to volunteer, call 302-378-2736, email amartin@dewildlands.org, or click here to sign up on Facebook!
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Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs, Volunteer Training
Saturday, April 28 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Aquatic Resources Education Center Directions
4876 Hay Point Landing Rd.
Smyrna, DE 19977
Training Description: Do you like fishing? Do you want to share your love of fishing with young people? Then consider becoming a HOFNOD (Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs) instructor with the Division of Fish and Wildlife! In our HOFNOD instructor training workshop, you will learn many activities and lessons that are appropriate for helping young people learn to become ethical anglers and also to grow into adults that will make wise decisions for themselves and the environment. Visit the HOFNOD Website to learn more.
Age requirement: HOFNOD volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Contact: Volunteers are asked to pre-register with contact information. For more information or to volunteer, contact Tess Belcher at 302-735-8656 or theresa.belcher@state.de.us
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