New Observation Boardwalk Opens at Blackwater!
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 New Boardwalk Gets Rave Reviews Blackwater Refuge staff and volunteers are very excited to announce that the new Observation Point boardwalk is now open on the Wildlife Drive. The boardwalk is located on the Observation Point turnoff near the Marsh Edge Trail and it offers a fantastic view of the Blackwater River, the marsh, and a small marsh pond. The boardwalk has benches and is wheelchair accessible, and it also has a platform near the pond that will be popular with students studying the marsh. Come to Blackwater soon to check out our newest attraction!
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Friends of Blackwater Annual Meeting
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Come to the Annual Meeting on Oct. 22 The Friends of Blackwater will hold their annual meeting at 7:00pm on October 22 at the Blackwater NWR headquarters building conference room. During the meeting speakers will recap past accomplishments and upcoming events for the Friends and for Blackwater NWR, and new board members will be elected. Drinks and refreshments will be available. The meeting is open to anyone interested in attending.
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Blackwater NWR Featured in "Earthscapes" Stamps
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"Earthscapes" Stamps on Sale Oct. 1
 O n October 1, the U.S. Postal Service will release their "Earthscapes Forever" stamp series, which includes a photo of Blackwater NWR by Cameron Davidson of Alexandria, Virginia. You can read more about the stamps on the USPS website. |
Richard Webster Retires After 29 Years
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 Retirement Party on Oct. 6
Richard Webster recently retired as Facilities Operation Specialist at Blackwater NWR after a 29-year career in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We want to wish Richard the very best for his retirement and thank him for his wonderful service to the Refuge. A retirement/BBQ party will be held on October 6 at the Horn Point Laboratories Pavilion in Cambridge, Maryland ($20 per person, children under 6 free). Contact Michele Whitbeck at Michele_Whitbeck@fws.gov for more information if you're interested in attending.
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Friends of Blackwater Student Scholarships
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Eastern Shore Students Can Now Apply
The Friends of Blackwater are offering scholarships to students who are pursuing careers in fish and wildlife management, environmental education and science, and related fields. Students can apply if they are residents of the Maryland Eastern Shore counties of Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, or Somerset and will be entering junior, senior or graduate programs at the end of their present college term. Visit our scholarship page for more details and an application. |
