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Conserve, steward, and advocate for the unique rural landscape of the Eastern Shore.

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October 2011

Waterfowl Watch

Title: Waterfowl WatchLocation: Knocks Folly at Turner's Creek ParkDescription: Come out and join Walter Ellison and Nancy Martin of the Kent County Bird Club for an exploration of the Turner's Creek area. The creeks and coves shelter a number of wintering swans, geese, herons and eagles. Bring binoculars if you have them and dress warmly to help welcome back these beautiful birds from the North Slope of Alaska and the Canadian wilderness. Register by Dec. 1. Ages 12 and younger, $5; Ages 13 and older $10. Call 410-348-5214 or dclarke@eslc.orgStart Time: 9 a.m.Date: 2011-12-10End Time: noon

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Cornucopia: A Celebration of Community & Conservation

Title: Cornucopia: A Celebration of Community & ConservationLocation: Tidewater Inn Gold RoomLink out: Click hereDescription: Join us for our annual gala! Cornucopia: A Celebration of Community & Conservation will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at The Gold Room at the Tidewater Inn, 101 East Dover Street, Easton. Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a silent auction and raffle will be held. Join us for an afternoon of food, fellowship and celebration of the beauty and bounty of the Eastern Shore we all love so much. Auction items to include Southern Hospitality Golf Package (six-night pairs in Savannah with Kiawah Island, airfare for two), luxury four-night getaway, with airfare for two, at the Residence Club in Santa Fe, N.M., five-day stay at Hotel Terra in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; America’s Cup Stars and Stripes Experience in San Diego (four-night stay, airfare for two), a hot air balloon ride for two, and much more.Start Time: 4 p.m.Date: 2011-11-06End Time: 6:30 p.m.

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Fall Color Paddle

Title: Fall Color Paddle Location: Turners Creek Park Description: Join us for an autumn paddle down the peaceful, placid waters of the Sassafras River. Enjoy the vistas of Kent and Cecil counties like you have never seen them before. The fall foliage, Canada geese, miles of white sandy beaches, wild turkeys and bald eagles will be seen through the eyes of Captain John Smith on his voyage of 1608 and the Tockwogh Indians who lived and thrived along those shores. Participants who own canoes, kayaks or life jackets should bring them. A limited number of canoes, kayaks and life jackets will be available for those who do not have them. Register by Oct. 28. Ages 12 and younger, $5; Ages 13 and older, $10. Call 410-348-5214 or email dclarke@eslc.org Start Time: 9 a.m. Date: 2011-11-06 End Time: noon

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A Time to Celebrate

Join us for our annual gala!  Cornucopia: A Celebration of Community & Conservation will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at The Gold Room at the Tidewater Inn, 101 East Dover Street, Easton. Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a silent auction and raffle will be held.  Join us for an afternoon of food, fellowship and celebration of the beauty and bounty of the Eastern Shore we all love so much. Auction items to include Southern Hospitality Golf Package (six-night pairs in Savannah with Kiawah Island, airfare for two), luxury four-night getaway, with airfare for two, at the Residence Club in Santa Fe, N.M., five-day stay at Hotel Terra in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; America’s Cup Stars and Stripes Experience in San Diego (four-night stay, airfare for two), a hot air balloon ride for two, and much more. To view the full invitation and response card, follow the links below. We hope you'll join us. Cheers! Celebrate with ESLC RSVP(print out the card, complete the form and return to ESLC)

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