OCTOBER
Peterson Refuge - Out With Invasives!
A Division of Fish & Wildlife Partner Project
Saturday, October 20 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Time: Two Shifts: 9 a.m. - 10:30a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - noon
Location: Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge on the Wilmington Riverfront View map
1400 Delmarva Lane
*Meet at the DuPont Environmental Education Center
Project Description: This event will focus on cutting or removing some rapidly spreading pest plants like Asian bittersweet, Japanese honeysuckle, and bush honeysuckles. Volunteers will work in small crews with an experienced leader. There may also be an opportunity to put in a variety of wetland and upland plants. Removal will be done by hand pulling and/or with hand tools.
This event is co-sponsored by: DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife - Northern Delaware Wetland Rehabilitation Program, with partners:
What to Bring/Wear: Work gloves, hand tools and water will be provided but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own if available.
Age Requirement: Volunteers for this project must be at least 15 years old. Those under the age of 18 must provide a parental consent form. An adult must accompany volunteers under the age of 16.
Contact: For more information or to volunteer, contact Andrea Lane at 302-656-1490 x155 or at andrea@delawarenaturesociety.org.
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Delaware Wild Lands Forest Restoration Project
A Division of Fish & Wildlife Partner Project
Sunday, October 21 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: DE Wild Lands - 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 plants that are taking over the understory of important forest habitat. Removal will be done by hand pulling and/or with hand tools. Work gloves, hand tools, and water will be provided.
To learn more about Delaware Wild Lands, visit www.delawarewildlands.org
Age Requirement: Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact: For more information or to volunteer, call 302-378-2736 or email amartin@dewildlands.org.
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Peterson Refuge Tree Planting
Monday, October 22 - Saturday, October 27
Monday, October 29 - Wednesday, October 31
Time: Two shifts each day: 9 a.m. - noon / noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge on the Wilmington Riverfront View map
1400 Delmarva Lane
*Meet at the DuPont Environmental Education Center
Project Description: The Division of Fish & Wildlife's Northern Delaware Wetlands Rehabilitation Program will be planting 2.7 acres with more than 1,000 plants of 30 different native species in a restored portion of the Refuge where previously dredged spoil has been landscaped into upland marsh islands. Volunteers will be picked up at the DuPont Environmental Education Ctr. during the course of the day. Join us for a morning or afternoon at this special wetland site!
What to Bring/Wear: Waterproof work/hiking boots and leather gloves are recommended.
Age Requirement: Volunteers for this project must be at least 16 years old. Those under the age of 18 must provide a parental consent form.
Contact: Volunteers are asked to pre-register with date and shift preferences and contact information in case a day's activities are postponed due to inclement weather. For more information or to volunteer for this event, contact Andrea Stewart at 302-836-2558 or andrea.stewart@state.de.us.
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Woodland Beach Wineberry Weed-out
Saturday, October 27 9 a.m. - noon
POSTPONED - Rescheduled for Saturday, November 17
Location: Woodland Beach Wildlife Area View map
*Meet at the first boat ramp parking lot on Woodland Beach Rd. (on left before the town)
Project description: Wineberry is an invasive plant that is covering and pushing out native plants in an important wildlife habitat at the Woodland Beach Wildlife Area. This is a unique, rich woods habitat that is uncommon on Delaware's Coastal Plain and harbors a variety of special plants. Join us as we work to remove the invasive wineberry and restore the native plants in this great habitat!
What to bring/wear: Work gloves will be provided but volunteers may also bring their own.
Age requirement: Volunteers for this project must be at least 15 years old. Those under the age of 18 must provide a parental consent form. An adult must accompany volunteers under the age of 16.
Contact: Volunteers are asked to pre-register with contact information in case of inclement weather leading to postponement. For more information or to volunteer for this event, contact Lynne Staub at 302-735-3600 or lynne.staub@state.de.us.
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Tree Planting at the Blackbird Creek Reserve
Saturday, October 27 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
POSTPONED - Will be rescheduled
Location: Blackbird Creek Reserve
801 Blackbird Landing Road, Townsend, DE
Project Description: We need your help in reforesting a portion of the Blackbird Creek Reserve. Join us as we plant 300 native trees along a stream that flows into the Blackbird Creek.
What to Bring/Wear: Closed toed shoes and leather gloves are recommended. Dress for the weather.
Age Requirement: There is no age requirement. Those under the age of 18 who are not accompanied by a parent must provide a parental consent form. All volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact: Volunteers are asked to pre-register with contact information in case of inclement weather leading to postponement. For more information or to volunteer for this event, contact Jennifer Holmes at 302-739-3436 or jennifer.holmes@state.de.us.
