Delaware Greenwings
What is the DU Greenwing program?
Answer: DU believes that it is important for today's children to understand the value of wetlands and the many species of wildlife that depend upon them. For this reason, in 1973 DU started the DU youth program. It is called Greenwings after the Green-winged teal, the smallest of our waterfowl. The Greenwing program is for members 17 years old and younger. Today's youth will be tomorrow's leaders. Through education, we hope to make tomorrows leaders advocates for wetland conservation.
Event Details:
DE State Committee - Greenwing Youth Day
When:
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Location:
Owens Station, Greenwood, DE.
Some of the MANY Conservation Activities Scheduled:
Judging of the State Duck & Trout Stamps
Judging of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp
Judging of the 1st annual DE State Youth Working Duck Decoy Contest Decoy Carving Demonstrations
Retriever and Bird Dog Demonstrations
Duck Banding
Live Duck/Upland bird habitat displays
Build Wood Duck Nesting Boxes with Lake Forest High School Students
Sergeant Dan & the Delaware State Police
Delaware and Maryland State Police Helicopters
Target Archery and Air Rifle Ranges
Delaware National Guard Black Hawk Helicopter
Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control
Delaware Department of Agriculture
White Clay Creek Fly Tying & Casting Demonstrations
Delaware State Police Fingerprinting
Delaware’s Shorebird Monitoring Program
Gun Safety and Clay Target Shooting
Waterfowl Calling with Jr. Ladies World Champ Shelby Free
In addition to access to all the events listed above the child who attends the event will become a registered Greenwing for one year and goody bag full of exciting conservation and DU related items.
Registration ~ 8:00 to 9:00 AM
Activities ~ 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
This Program is Free and Includes a
One-Year Greenwing Membership, T-Shirt , Lunch and More!
PLEASE Pre-Register By March 31, 2008
Will except registration up to and also day of event
For More Information Contact:
Jason Crook 302.218.5503 office 302.422.2798 Fax
Email: webmaster@nccducks.com
The Event is Completely Free due to Contributions Raised by Delaware Ducks Unlimited & Sponsored Partners
Greenwing Membership (17 and Younger) As a DU Greenwing member, you can be proud to know that you are one of more than 60,000 young people who care about protecting wetlands across North America and love the outdoors.A greenwing membership is for children age 17 or younger and entitles the recipient to:
• A DU membership card and certificate
• Greenwing decals (age 11 and younger)
• 2 unique DU decals (one duck head and one DU shield for age 12-17 years)
• 4 issues of Puddler magazine (age 11 and younger)
• 6 issues of Ducks Unlimited magazine (age 12-17 years)
• For younger greenwings a special website, www.greenwing.org. For
older greenwings access to the Members Only section of the Ducks
Unlimited website, www.ducks.org.
Event Location and Directions
We are easily located 30 minutes South of Dover, Delaware just off Route 16 between Ellendale and Greenwood.
Directions:
Owens Station is located 5.7 miles west of Route 113 and 16 junction at Ellendale. From Route 113, drive west on Route 16 and turn left on Hunters Cove Road. Go 1 mile to Owens Station.
Owens Station is located 2.5 miles east of Route 13 and 16 junction at Greenwood. From Route 13, drive east on Route 16 and turn right on Hunters Cove Road to Owens Station.
Look for our sign. We look forward to welcoming you!
http://www.owensstation.com/
Sponsored Partners
The Greenwing event and memberships can only be made possible with continued support from the community and Ducks Unlimited. Below are a few of the local companies who have made a significant donation to the Greenwing program and youth day event.
If you are interested in making a Donation to support this event email webmaster@nccducks.com