VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We now have Black Skimmers nesting on the NE corner of Shell Key and on Treasure Island (along with the beach nesting bird colonies on Egmont Key, Ft DeSoto, Bellaire Beach, and Indian Shores). We could use more bird stewards on weekends this spring and summer. The nesting areas are roped off, but many people don't know why these birds are nesting on the beaches. Armed with our educational packets, you can help explain why these birds rely on the beaches to nest and what we can do to help. We also keep our eyes open for human disturbances and contact the authorities with information We do not do law enforcement, just education. It's fun, the public loves it, and it's important work to protect our bird families from unnecessary disturbance.
If you haven't signed up yet and you can help, please email or call Barb Howard at 727 343-1272 or 727 512-4914 cell or b_howard2001@msn.com
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Hillsborough County Conservation Services is seeking volunteers to help maintain their native plant nursery. Volunteers would be helping with weeding, re-potting, etc. for one or two mornings a month, on a Monday thru Thursday based on what is most amenable to all interested parties. Nursery is located at Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve in Ruskin.
Contact Debi at tharpd@hillsboroughcounty.org |
