Blackwater has been eradicating the phragmites growing in the marshes, and today about 40 adults and students planted the areas with native Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora).
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| Here we are listening to instructions from Samantha Pitts, an educator from Pickering Creek Audubon Center. |
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There were students from Chesapeake College, Salisbury University, and Washington College.
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| The Tree Swallows appreciated all the bugs we were stirring up and flew within inches of us. |
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| Here's a close up of newly planted Spartina |
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| There were many Great Egrets, Coots, Osprey, and Bald Eagles along Wildlife Drive. |
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| You can observe this Osprey family on the Blackwater web cam! |
Pickering Creek will be sponsoring two more Salt Marsh Restoration Days - please join them! Advanced registration is required - call 410-822-4903. Future dates are Saturday, May 11th from 930AM-12PM, and Thursday, May 30th from 5-7:30PM. Pizza provided!
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