Volunteers Invited to the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s 3rd Annual Acorn Collection Day on Oct. 20
October 10, 2007
Delaware Division of Fish and WildlifeContact: Lara Allison, Delaware Private Lands Assistance Program, phone: (302) 735-3600
or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, phone: (302) 739-9902
Volunteers Invited to the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s 3rd Annual Acorn Collection Day on Oct. 20
This time of year, acorns are everywhere, and the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Delaware Private Lands Assistance Program is seeking volunteers who would like to help collect some on the 3rd Annual Acorn Collection Day from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 20.
The acorns will be grown and used for reforestation practices on private land through the Division’s Landowner Incentive Program. Last year’s Acorn Collection Day yielded 21 pounds of acorns to grow into new oak trees.
Three collection sites, one in each county, will host volunteers who would like to join us in our efforts to restore habitat in Delaware:
New Castle County
Rockford Park
West 19th Street and Tower Road, Wilmington
Meet in front of Rockford Tower
Kent County
Smyrna Rest Area
5500 Dupont Parkway, Smyrna
Meet at the building entrance
Sussex County
Trap Pond State Park
33587 Baldcypress Lane, Laurel
Meet at the Baldcypress Nature Center
Collection materials will be provided as well as a free gift and materials to grow your own oak tree. Pre-registration will guarantee your supplies, but walk-ups are also welcome.
To register or for more information, please contact Lara Allison, Delaware Private Lands Assistance Program, at 302-735-3600 or email lara.allison@state.de.us.
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