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a series of events to build the Watershed community through education, recreation, and volunteerism

 

Caterpillar & Butterfly Walk           Tues., August 17th  6:30pm

Fee/Registration:      $3/person; registration required by August. 12th.

Description: Learn about the life history and identification of caterpillars, including the major families of butterflies and moths, caterpillar tricks for survival, how to look for caterpillars, and their special relationships with native plants.  Caterpillar enthusiast and ecologist June Jeffries will lead this program.  Weather permitting, we will venture outdoors to look closely at habitat. To register contact us at watershed@cityofedwardsville.com or 618-692-7578.

 

Bird Walk                         Friday, April 30th  from  8-10am

Fee/Registration:  $3/person, ages 10+; registration required by April. 27th.

Description:  Join local bird experts, John and Virginia McCall for a morning of birding at Watershed.  Come out and see what birds call Watershed home and what birds are migrating through while enjoying views through the McCall's high powered spotting scope.  Bring your binoculars too.

 

 

 

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The Watershed will host a volunteer day on the second Saturday every month beginning March 13th, 2010 from 8:00-Noon.  We welcome your participation.  Our focus will be on grounds improvement through invasive species control and removal.  Bring gloves, boots, water bottles and wear old clothes, long slevees and pants are recommended.  This is a great opportunity if you or your organization need service hours.  If you would like to bring a group please contact the Watershed to register, 692-7578 or email watershed@cityofedwardsville.com.  Upcoming Saturdays - Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 8, June 12, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept.12, Oct.10, Nov. 14