Montezuma 'Friends' need your help

Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex have projects in need of your help.

Here are some updates on committees and projects:

The facilities and grounds committee needs assistance preparing the Friends Sales Outlet in the refuge Visitor Center.

The committee has set aside the first Sunday of each month as Family Fun Days. After Sunday morning services or a little bird watching, join the Friends as they peck away at the many hands-on work projects.

Sunday, April 2 will be Spring Cleaning Day - the friends will gather up all the unsightly debris that has found its way into our beautiful Complex. This task is rated as easy. Requirements are being able to walk short distances and bend over to pick up trash. A great outdoor project for Friends of all ages. If you are interested in this project, bring your work clothes and gloves, and meet the Friends at the refuge Visitor Center at 1 p.rn. on Sunday, April 2.

There are still two more committee meetings scheduled for March. The education committee will meet on Tuesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. in the refuge Visitor Center. This group will discuss coming educational programs and events that need your help. The group will also discuss ways you can help the Complex promote research such as the ongoing bird banding programs.

The marketing and promotion committee is meeting on Thursday, March 30 at 7 p.m. in the refuge Visitor Center. This group will discuss ways to develop a membership and a fund-raising strategy, in other words, how do we market and promote the conservation efforts of the Complex and the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex?

Contact Marva Gingrich at 315.356.5987 ext. 227 for further information.

The recreation committee is organizing the annual Spring Wildlife Celebration at the NYSDEC Office on Morgan Road in Savannah on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.rn. - 4 p.m. Ideas for the event include:

• Guided Bird/Wildflower Tours
• Bird Banding
• Conservation/wildlife booths and displays
• Bus Tour of the Complex
• Eagle update
• Shooting Simulator
• Snacks and Beverages
• Retriever Demonstrations
• Display from the Chamber of Commerce
• Kids' activities

HELP! We need volunteers to hep with the following:

• Set up on Friday, April 21
• People to Staff Displays
• Someone to take photos (we will provide the film)
• Someone to video activities for future use (we will provide the tape)
• Clean up
• People to pre-cut and drill materials for the bluebird box kits
• Loan of cordless drills/screw drivers for bluebird box construction
• People to help kids build the boxes
• People to organize and carry out kids' activities
• Assist with trail preparations
• Lead guided nature walks

Anyone interested in helping with the event should contact Paul Hess at 716.948.5445.

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