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Volunteer Day at Audubon Center Bent of the River Southbury

Posted Thu, May 31, 2012 at 7:07 pm ET|Updated Thu, May 31, 2012 at 7:09 pm ET

VOLUNTEER DAY FRIDAY, JUNE 8 - 9:00 AM
to 5:00 PM AT THE AUDUBON CENTER BENT OF THE RIVER

Come join volunteers from GE to help with these and additional projects:

-Plant native trees and shrubs along the Pomperaug River

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-Remove invasive plants from forest and riparian zone

- Use backpack torches to kill invasive plants in the forest (weather dependent)

- Repair bridge on remote trail

-Repair trail

-Install observation platform deck

- Repair and paint snake barn

Wear: Long sleeve shirt, long pants, work boots - work gloves will be supplied.

Bring: A water bottle, bug repellent, sunscreen, and your lunch.

Parking: All participants should park at
the entrance parking lot and walk up to the barn.

Questions? Contact land use manager Jim Drennan
by email at jdrennan@audubon.org or
call him at 203.264.5098

Volunteers always needed - year-round - for
many activities and maintenance needs.

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