On Sunday, September 21, Pickering Creek Audubon Center staff and volunteers got their hands dirty as part of the TogetherGreen National Public Lands Day.  The TogetherGreen initiative was started in March 2008 and is an innovative Audubon program funded by Toyota that aims to inspire people everywhere to improve the health of the environment.  National Public Lands Day commemorates the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps and provided the perfect opportunity for Pickering Creek and the community to embrace the TogetherGreen initiative.

This year's TogetherGreen National Public Lands Day at Pickering Creek was a success.  Volunteers at Pickering Creek worked on trails, improved the Imagination Garden, removed invasive plants, and winterized the Gilbert Byron House.  In appreciation for the time and effort put in by the volunteers, Pickering Creek staff provided a local foods lunch including foods purchased at the Easton Farmer's market and the Amish market, as well as herbs picked from the Chesapeake Bay Herb Society's garden at Pickering Creek. 

Pickering Creek offers everyone the opportunity to get outside and celebrate the nation's public lands.  Hikers, bird watchers, families, and gardeners can enjoy the trails and garden.  History and literature enthusiasts can take pleasure in learning about Gilbert Byron.  Adventure lovers can explore Pickering Creek by participating in one of the many environmental and outdoor recreation public programs.

For more information about programs and events at Pickering Creek Audubon Center visit www.pickeringcreek.org.  If you would like to become a volunteer, contact Beth Wasden at 410-822-4903.