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Help Create a Vision for the Future of the Nanticoke River Watershed

The Nanticoke Watershed Alliance is kicking off a project to create a vision for the future of the Nanticoke watershed, developed through input from members of the community. The group is inviting residents of Wicomico County to participate in an evening listening session to discuss what they treasure in the Nanticoke area, why they love where they live, and what they hope the Nanticoke watershed will look like in the future.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:30–8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00)
Where: Wicomico County Public Library, downtown Salisbury branch (RSVPs requested to adequately prepare seating and snacks)
More information or to RSVP: Contact Megan Ward at meganward@nanticokeriver.org or (410) 873-3045

Wicomico County Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day

When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Newland Park Landfill, 6948 Brick Kiln Road, Salisbury (map)
Who: Residents of Wicomico County (driver’s license required to demonstrate county residency)—no businesses or farms
Items accepted include: Gasoline, Gas/Oil mixes, Fuels, Acids, Cleaners, Solvents, Automotive fluids, Bleach, Ammonia, Batteries (all types), Household Smoke Detectors, Asbestos, Pool Chemicals, Dark Room Chemicals, Household and Lawn & Garden Pesticides, Insecticides & Herbicides, Compressed Gas Propane Cylinders (30 gal and under), Painting Products: Oil based paints, Paint Thinner, Turpentine, Wood Preservatives, Wood Strippers, etc. (Dispose of solidified LATEX paint with trash - to solidify add dirt, mulch, kitty litter, etc.).
Items not accepted include: Explosives, Ammunition (contact Fire Marshall, 410-543-6573). Medical Waste, Radioactive Materials
No Materials from Business, Industrial, or Commercial Farm Sources
More information: Call 410-548-4935 or go to http://www.wicomicocounty.org/ and click on Public Works Info (left side of page) and then click on Hazardous Waste Day under Solid Waste & Recycling (right side of page).

Nassawango Preserve Fun Days

When and where: Sundays, Nov. 1 and Dec. 13, times and locations TBA
What: Activities may include walks on Nature Conservancy property or canoe/kayak trips.
Sponsor: The Nature Conservancy
More information: Contact George Parker (chair of the Stewardship Committee) at 757-709-1966 or gvparker@esva.net, or Joe Fehrer (land manager) at jfehrer@tnc.org.

Birding Trip to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, VA

When and where: Sunday, Nov. 15. Meet at 7:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Ward Museum, 909 South Schumaker Drive, Salisbury
Sponsor: Tri-County Bird Club
Further information: contact Jean and Larry Fry (trip leaders) at 410-208-4169.