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CleanUp-Boyer Preserve Westrvl
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Event Type(s):
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Environment & Recycling
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Organization:
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Friends of Alum Creek & Tributaries (FACT)
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Description:
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Friends of Alum Creek & Tributaries (FACT) is looking for volunteers to help remove invasive honeysuckle bushes and clean-up trash from around Westerville's Boyer Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 18 starting 9:00 AM at 452 E. Park Street , Westerville, OH. Wetlands in an urban environment are rare and serve as natural habitat for a large variety of species such as frogs, turtles, snakes, fish, birds, and unusual acquatic plants.
Meet at park entrance located at the corner of Park & Orchard Streets; look for signs. Please wear work clothes and sturdy shoes or waterproof boots. Bring gloves, shovels, chain saws, and loppers if you have them, others will be available. Beverages and some snacks will be provided to volunteers.
The mission of Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries (FACT) is to preserve and protect the quality and beauty of the Alum Creek watershed and promote environmentally responsible recreation, educational opportunities, and citizen participation at many levels. FACT is a local not-for-profit volunteer based organization serving as the environmental steward for the Alum Creek watershed within Franklin and Delaware counties.
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Address:
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452 E. Park Street
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Westerville, Ohio 43082
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Date:
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Saturday, 4/18/2009
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Start Time:
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9:00 AM
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End Time:
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12:00 PM
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Please note - All events are posted by their respective organizations. Each organization is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their events. Any / All event related questions should be directed to the posting organization.
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