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Army Corps to host annual Take Pride in Blue Marsh Day

Published April 4, 2017
USACE Philadelphia District Commander Lt. Col. Michael Bliss helped volunteers plant seedlings during Take Pride in Blue Marsh Day in April of 2015. 400 volunteers took part in the annual tradition which encourages the public and organizations to get involved in the stewardship of public lands, waters and parks.
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USACE Philadelphia District Commander Lt. Col. Michael Bliss helped volunteers plant seedlings during Take Pride in Blue Marsh Day in April of 2015. 400 volunteers took part in the annual tradition which encourages the public and organizations to get involved in the stewardship of public lands, waters and parks.

Volunteers planted seedlings during Take Pride in Blue Marsh Day in April of 2015. 400 volunteers took part in the annual tradition which encourages the public and organizations to get involved in the stewardship of public lands, waters and parks.
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Volunteers planted seedlings during Take Pride in Blue Marsh Day in April of 2015. 400 volunteers took part in the annual tradition which encourages the public and organizations to get involved in the stewardship of public lands, waters and parks.

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Blue Marsh Lake will be holding its 36th annual “Take Pride in Blue Marsh” volunteer work program on April 29, 2017. Various projects for the day include: litter pickup, seedling planting, trail work, wildlife habitat improvement, table painting, trail improvements, landscaping and other projects. Friends, family and organizations are invited to join the project staff for a day in the great outdoors.  

Groups that would like to participate should attend an organizational meeting at the Conference Center at the Blue Marsh Lake project office on April 19th at 7:00 p.m. so staff can accommodate volunteer needs.

Litter pickup groups and individuals who would like to plant seedlings should meet at the Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m.

A cookout will be held for the volunteers at noon with donations from various local businesses. Blue Marsh Lake rangers anticipate more than volunteers will participate in this year’s program.

For additional information on getting involved with these work projects, please contact the Park Office at 610-376-6337 and ask for Ranger Piscanio or Ranger Freiwald.

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Contact
Scott Sunderland
Scott.D.Sunderland@usace.army.mil

Release no. 17-006