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April 12 - 13, 2008 Workday at Calvert Marine Museum - Cove Point

Chapter volunteers returned to Cove Point to continue their maintenance and preservation efforts.

Sound like fun? The Chapter's next workday at Calvert Marine Museum is scheduled for April 2009. To learn more about the Chapter's Volunteer Program, visit the Volunteer page on this site.

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Photos courtesy of Anne Puppa.

Cove Point:
Trimming hedges.
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Volunteer Cecil works on trimming the hedges just inside the fence.
Weeding.
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Volunteer Mary works on weeding the flower beds around the flag pole.
 
Weeding & mulching.
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Volunteer Sandra assists Mary in the weeding and mulching of the flower beds.
Breaktime.
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Volunteers take a much needed break and enjoy Paula's and Lauren's famous chocolate chip cookies!
The last cut.
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Volunteer Hobie makes the last cut on the hedges. He and Cecil worked in shifts cutting and pruning while Paula and Lauren hauled away the trimmings.
Cove Point sunrise.
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Volunteers enjoy a beautiful sunrise at Cove Point. One of the many perks of volunteering is getting to stay at some of the lighthouses that we work on.
Edging the sidewalk.
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Volunteers work on edging the sidewalks after Sunday morning breakfast.
The crew.
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Volunteers pose for a photo op before heading home.
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