Rio Reforestation XIX ~ Saturday, October 16, 2010

In the event of rain, Rio Reforestation will be held two weeks later (Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010)

Check this website for updates!
Download the map with directions and more details!

Join the thousands of volunteers from across the Valley that have been coming out to help plant trees and shrubs on one of the many tracts of the Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR! Since 1994, volunteers have helped plant nearly 600 acres. In 2008 more than 700 volunteers planted 11,000 seedlings on 15 acres. This very important project is hosted by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Valley Proud Environmental Council. It provides the public an opportunity to be part of the conservation effort. Soon, these restored tracts of land will be full of wildlife and support many species that depend on the brush to nest, rest and feed. Because the Valley is an area where 95% of the brush has been cleared, it is especially important to protect existing habitat and restore it where possible.

Be sure to thank the sponsors who help cover the cost of the hot dogs,
chips and drinks provided to all volunteers!

Registration is at the event (No pre-registration required)

Thanks to the 2009 sponsors who helped make
Rio Reforestation a success:
Alliance for Community Trees ~ American Forests Global ReLeaf
Avant Premium Water ~ Excalibur EMS ~ H-E-B
Home Depot ~ KVEO-TV 23 ~ Labbatt Food Service
RR Waste Solutions ~ Reddy Ice
Rio Grande Delta Audubon Chapter

For more information, call (956)784-7500

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