Friends of Sedge is Underway!!
Last year volunteers worked over 1,000 hours helping with various projects at Sedge. Some did heavy physical labor- rebuilding the dock, putting in pilings, and hauling Marine Conservation Zone buoys. Others contributed to the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center program by helping teach, assisting with kayak tours, developing the Sedge Journal, tagging diamond backed terrapins, and caring for shellfish in the aquaculture program. People who did not contribute labor donated art work and equipment including a boat. All this and much, much more was done by people who’s efforts were barely recognized. Most people have no idea that Tony and Jackie Raniero have been working as Sedge caretakers for years –with no pay. They are the ultimate volunteers!
For several years we have been talking about more formally recognizing this group of people who have helped out at Sedge Island. In 2006 we will begin this process. Our first effort is to develop a list of people who have helped out at Sedge in the past. All these people will automatically be considered Friends of Sedge. Throughout the year volunteers will be able to become involved in a variety of projects on an as needed basis. In addition we will schedule work days in the spring, summer, and fall for some of the bigger projects.
When the friends help out with any kind of project they will be asked to join the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s volunteer organization, the Wildlife Conservation Corps. By filling out the WCC information sheet volunteers will covered by insurance while performing any task. While Sedge volunteers may choose to only work at Sedge, but as WCC members they will get information on various other activities within the Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Friends of Sedge has already begun work in 2006. In mid-January a dozen members met to discuss organizational goals and to develop a structure.. Several days later five members of the Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association paddled out in the Marine Conservation Zone to check on and make any necessary repairs to osprey platforms. By January 23 we had already completed sixty-six hours of volunteer work. Our next planned work project will be on April 1, 2006 when we will replace all the furniture and beds in the McLain house (These were taken out by volunteers last fall so that other volunteers could paint the floor.)
I fyou would like to Join Friends of Sedge, you can just click on the link to your right!
For several years we have been talking about more formally recognizing this group of people who have helped out at Sedge Island. In 2006 we will begin this process. Our first effort is to develop a list of people who have helped out at Sedge in the past. All these people will automatically be considered Friends of Sedge. Throughout the year volunteers will be able to become involved in a variety of projects on an as needed basis. In addition we will schedule work days in the spring, summer, and fall for some of the bigger projects.
When the friends help out with any kind of project they will be asked to join the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s volunteer organization, the Wildlife Conservation Corps. By filling out the WCC information sheet volunteers will covered by insurance while performing any task. While Sedge volunteers may choose to only work at Sedge, but as WCC members they will get information on various other activities within the Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Friends of Sedge has already begun work in 2006. In mid-January a dozen members met to discuss organizational goals and to develop a structure.. Several days later five members of the Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association paddled out in the Marine Conservation Zone to check on and make any necessary repairs to osprey platforms. By January 23 we had already completed sixty-six hours of volunteer work. Our next planned work project will be on April 1, 2006 when we will replace all the furniture and beds in the McLain house (These were taken out by volunteers last fall so that other volunteers could paint the floor.)
I fyou would like to Join Friends of Sedge, you can just click on the link to your right!
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