[va-richmond-general] Fw: Alliance SAV Planting event- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
- From: "Robin Ruth" <robin.ruth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <va-richmond-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 22:24:42 -0700
A volunteer opportunity.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hadley Milliken" <hmilliken.acb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <audubon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 8:09 AM
Subject: Alliance SAV Planting event- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
> Hello Richmond Audubon Society-
>
> I wanted to extend the invitation to your members for some volunteer
events
> at the Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery planting underwater grasses on
> June 4th and June 8th. This project helps restore vital habitat to the Bay
> ecosystem. If you would please, distribute this information to your
members-
>
> Thanks!
>
> VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED- COME EXPERIENCE HANDS-ON BAY RESTORATION!
>
> Save the Date!
> Gettin' muddy for clean water:
> A Chesapeake Bay Aquatic Habitat Planting Project
>
> Help the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay improve water quality and
establish
> food and shelter for the Bay's many species by planting underwater
grasses,
> also referred to as Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV). Volunteers will
> spend the morning planting a "nursery bed" and building a nursery
enclosure
> fence at Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery. Choose from two volunteer
> opportunities and experience hands-on Bay restoration at its finest!
> Refreshments and food will be provided.
>
> WHEN: Saturday, June 4th, 2005 (9am-1pm)
> Wednesday, June 8th, 2005 (9am-1pm)
>
> WHAT: Underwater Grass Planting Events
>
> WHERE: Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery - Charles City, Virginia
> This is part of an ongoing habitat restoration project aimed at creating a
> nursery "donor" bed for community based restoration and research. No prior
> experience is required. Volunteers will help plant several species of SAV
> in a hatchery pond and assist in building a nursery enclosure fence.
Please
> remember that this activity involves wading or snorkeling in the pond, so
> choose the appropriate clothing. Some wetsuits will be provided, but if
you
> have one or have access to one, bring it. Bathing suits, wetsuits, towels,
> and a change of clothes are recommended. Plan on getting muddy and having
> fun!
>
> Registration required: to attend this event, please contact Hadley
Milliken
> at (804) 775-0951 or hmilliken@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx For more details, please
> visit the Alliance's calendar of events page at
> http://www.alliancechesbay.org/events.cfm.
>
> See attached event flyer for more information and project partners! This
is
> a great opportunity for families, school groups, scout troops, and
> individuals! Come experience hands-on Bay restoration first hand!
>
>
>
>
>
> Hadley Milliken
> Program Associate
> Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
> P.O.Box 1981
> Richmond, VA 23219
> Phone 804.775.0951
> Fax 804.775.0954
> Email hmilliken@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Website www.AllianceChesBay.org
>
>
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