Category Archives: Community Projects

Recap of Jerico Ditch Walking Trail Volunteer Work

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On the very cold morning of December 16th, a hardy band of volunteer retirees gathered at the Jericho Lane entrance to the Great Dismal Swamp NWR to assist Refuge Biologist Susan Stanley and former Refuge Manager Chris Lowie (also retired) with laying the foundation for a new walking trail foot … Read more →

Recycle Tire Amnesty Event 11-09-2024

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There were plenty of community volunteer opportunities for our chapter members on what turned out to be a beautiful Saturday morning on November 9th.  Members could choose from 3 (three) separate events, either (a) to show up at the chapter park for a scheduled maintenance workday,  (b) to participate in … Read more →

Great Dismal Swamp 50 Year Celebration

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On a beautiful, sunny morning on Saturday, September 21st, S-N IWLA chapter board member Mike Lane, chapter members Bob and Kathy Marchant, Ray and Claudia Powell participated in the 50th anniversary Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (GDSNWR) celebration held at the new Jerico Ditch trailhead entrance off of … Read more →