Jacobsburg's Owl-O-Ween event combined halloween with environmental education. I was there to help the Northampton County Junior Conservation School with one of their displays and to promote the proper disposal of trash items. Other groups such as the Audubon Society also had educational displays and activities.
I spent my time around the trash graveyard with other volunteers from the Conservation School. I would like to give special thanks to Brandi for making the tomb stones (most made from used materials) and Lydia for spending most of the day out there with me in the cold. The purpose of this graveyard was to inform visitors on just how long these discarded materials last. Some of the time frames it takes for these items to degrade is astonishing and I don't think the general public really realizes this.
A Cooper's Hawk was one of the first visitors to the trash graveyard and gave it a good look before it flew off.
Educator Lauren helping visitors with an activity about bats.
Educator Andy escorting Woodsy around to meet guests. I personally prefer Woodsy over Smokey the Bear. Always remember, "Give a hoot, don't pollute" - Woodsy the Owl.
I would like to give a special thanks to Lauren (Left), Andy (Right), and Rick (Not Pictured) for all of the great work you do at Jacobsburg. They are some of the best educators the DCNR has. If you live in the area and are interested in attending one of their programs you can see what they have to offer at: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center Calendar of Events
You too can help with taking out the trash! If you get out hiking take a grocery bag with you, give it a second use and fill it with trash while you are out! Every bit helps. You can also help contributing to this project at: gofundme.com/takingoutthetrash
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