> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Wilson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 10:13 AM
> To:
> Subject: Tree planting April 18 - press release
>
>
> Coastal Bays' Earth Day tree planting set for South Point
>
> The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is looking for
> volunteers for the sixth annual Earth Day Tree Planting,
> Sunday, April 18 from 1-3 p.m. This year's event will feature
> the planting of some 300 native trees and shrubs at Swindler
> Park in South Point.
> The Coastal Bays Program, South Point Homeowners
> Association, and Conectiv are footing the $1,200 bill for the
> plants. When complete, the three-acre park will boast walking
> paths and a historical panel on General Swindler nestled
> within the bucolic setting of the old Genezar Estate.
> Helpers should bring shovels, wear gloves and dress
> warmly for the bayside dig. Food and drink will be provided.
> Extra shovels will also be on hand for those who do not have them.
> Last year some 100 volunteers, including the Parrothead
> Club, planted 1,000 trees on the Isle of Wight Wildlife
> Management Area on Route 90.
> This year's planting is designed to compliment the
> native flora and fauna of South Point. Dogwoods, shadbush,
> red chokeberry, river birch, bald cypress, green ash,
> inkberry, holly, spicebush, black gum, and arrowwood will
> serve South Point's blue grosbeaks, indigo buntings, towhees,
> and yellow warblers well.
> To get to Swindler Park, take MD 611 south and go right
> at the fork onto South Point Road about six miles south of US
> 50. Continue a few miles. The park is on the lefthand side of
> the road just past Carefree Lane.
> For additional information call Dave Wilson Jr. at the
> Coastal Bays Program Office at 410-213-BAYS (2297).
> -30-
>
>
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