Lusby, MD — On Saturday, October 24 and Sunday October 25, Calvert Nature Society and the Calvert County Division of Natural Resources are organizing a Calvert Stewards Trail Crew Day to help enhance and restore the picnic area at Flag Pounds Nature Park in Lusby, MD. Volunteers are needed to help park staff with this project.
According to Calvert Nature Society Executive Director Anne Sundermann, “This is a chance to restore a much-used area into an attractive place to enjoy lunch at the park. We are happy to have our Calvert Stewards volunteers take on this project.”
Participants aged 10 or older are welcome, under 16 with parent. Volunteers should dress for outdoor work, long sleeves and pants; sturdy shoes, and work gloves. There will be snacks and refreshments onsite.
This project is supported by grants from the Chaney Foundation Chaney Foundation/ Community Foundation of Southern Maryland, Calvert Garden Club, and Dominion Foundation.
When: Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 1 pm to 4 pm,
Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park, 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby, MD
Registration information: Registration for Sunday, October 24: http://www.calvertparks.org/event-1983090
Registration for Sunday, October 25: http://www.calvertparks.org/event-1983096
Fee: Free
More information: Contact the Natural Resources office, 410-535-5327, CypressSwamp@co.cal.md.us or Anne Sundermann, Executive Director, Calvert Nature Society: 301-204-4730; anne@calvertparks.org.
About Calvert Nature Society
Calvert Nature Society is dedicated to the protection and preservation of Calvert County’s natural heritage and the creation of an environmentally literate and aware community. We provide opportunities for appreciation and understanding of our natural world through our outreach initiatives and in support of the mission of the Calvert County Natural Resources Division. Visit the Society at www.calvertparks.org.
About Flag Ponds Nature Park
Flag Ponds Nature Park comprises approximately 500 acres of natural area on the Chesapeake Bay from beach to marsh and swamp to upland habitat. Visit the park at www.calvertparks.org/fpp.html.