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October volunteer opportunities and events at the Sue & Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  October volunteer opportunities and events at the Sioux and Wes Dixon Waterfowl
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  Refuge. Written by Matthias Werner This article is being read by
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  an automated voice, brought to you by Everlit. The Sioux in Wes
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  Dixon Waterfowl Refuge. Is seeking volunteers with flexible hours available in October.
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  The best part of these opportunities and events is that the native
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  seeds collected get planted right back into the refuge.
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  According to a news release From Sue and West Dixon Waterfowl Refuge.
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  Volunteers leave knowing they had a direct hand in its restoration. Thursday,
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  October 1st. AM Harvest. Get out into the cool of the morning
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  from 8 30 to 10 30 AM and join for an early
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  morning harvest of native seeds to be replanted at the refuge. Thursday,
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  October 8th. Seeds at Sunset. From five thirty to seven thirty P.
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  M. Spend a fall evening cleaning and preparing native seeds for replanted
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  at the refuge.
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  Saturday, october seventeenth, Fall Frolic From nine AM to one thirty PM
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  take part in a guided fall hike to one of the best
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  waterfowl viewing spots at the refuge. Lunch will be provided. Thursday, october
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  twenty second, SEADS at Sunset. From five thirty to seven thirty P.
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  M. Spend a fall evening cleaning and preparing native seeds for replanting
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  at the refuge. Thursday, october twenty ninth, Am Harvest. Get out into
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  the cool of the morning from 8.30 to 1030 a.m. And help
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  collect native seeds to be replanted at the refuge. Participants in all
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  events are to meet at the bunkhouse located at 9231 IL Route
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  26 in Hennepin according to the release. No experience is necessary and
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  all abilities welcome according to the release. Bring a water bottle and
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  dress for the outdoors clothes toed shoes, long pants, sun hat etc
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  Check the details on the website and email Twai at wetlands-initiative.org to
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  register.