OCTOBER
Acorn Collection Day
Saturday, October 1 9 a.m. -noon
Locations:
Rockford Park - Rockford Tower (Wilmington)
Smyrna Rest Area (Smyrna)
Trap Pond State Park - Nature Center (Laurel)
The Division of Fish and Wildlife is seeking volunteers to help collect acorns on its 7th Annual Acorn Collection Day. The acorns will be used for reforestation practices on wildlife areas throughout the state. Three sites, one in each county, will host volunteers for the acorn collection. View the Acorn Collection Day Flyer.
This is a great volunteer project for the whole family! For more information or to volunteer for this event, contact Lynne Staub 302-735-3600 or lynne.staub@state.de.us.
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Boardwalk Painting Project
Saturday, October 8
Rain Date: Saturday, October 29
The Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) in Smyrna provides environmental education programs for school groups, youth groups and adults. These programs focus on the Delaware estuary and rely on boardwalk access to the marsh behind the center. The 940-foot AREC boardwalk is in need of a new coat of sealant – a project requiring many hands. Check out the project details below and consider stopping by AREC to help with a shift. The center is located in a beautiful area and would be a wonderful place to spend a morning or afternoon outside!
Time:
Shift 1: 9 a.m. - noon
Shift 2: 1 - 4 p.m.
* Lunch will be provided for volunteers who participate in both shifts.
Location:
Aquatic Resources Education Center
4876 Hay Point Landing Rd.
Smyrna, DE 19977
What to Bring: Wear old clothes and old shoes. Painting materials/equipment will be provided.
NOTE: Project involves the use of paint sprayers and brushes. Volunteers for this project must be at least 18 years old.
Contact: To volunteer or for more information contact Tess Belcher at Theresa.belcher@state.de.us or 302-735-8656.
