Alternate Spring Break 2000

Blowing Rocks Preserve
Hobe Sound, Florida

MISSION

Blowing Rocks Preserve is a 73-acre barrier island sanctuary. The preserve protects a diversity of natural habitats for threatened and endangered nesting sea turtles, shorebirds, migratory birds as well as small mammals. Volunteers will assist with habitat restoration: invasive plant removal, native plant nursery and restoration work, trail building, and trail maintenance. Local attractions include the beach, Boca Raton area, and exposure to local wildlife.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Restored native habitat conditions in various areas surrounding the Conservancy
  • Aided in the propagation of nursery plants and shrubbery
  • Successfully cleared invasive plants from native shrubbery
  • Cleared trails and removed plant overgrowth

AMUSEMENTS

  • Clomatis Street
  • Canoeing with alligators at the Everglades Youth Conservation Camp
  • Hittiing the beach everyday after work at the Conservancy
  • Working with Hamilton College Students

FAVORITE QUOTES

  • Sunburns aka cute tan lines
  • Wazzzzup!
  • Bean Queen 2000
  • Turtle slapping its head when Niki touched it.
  • "If she was holding you, wouldn't YOU be slapping your head?"
  • Teri's English Lavendar, Radical Thoughts, and 'stinky tree'.
  • What would the bison have to say about this? mmmmm....tasty.
  • Flirts!
  • Omari's girl scout shower run-ins

PARTICIPANTS

Lori Uscher
Allison Rothman
Aisling Owens
Ariel Masafy
David Levin
Omari Jinaki
Marisa Davenport
Yooree Kim
Cara Kusko
Erin Murphy
Kristin Roshelli

FLORIDA 2000 SITE LEADERS

Megan Davidson and Brendon Taga

Special thanks to Brendon Taga for his contribution to this page.

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E-mail Alternate Spring Break at altbreak@dolphin.upenn.edu
This website is maintained by Jen Bolson.
Comments, questions, and suggestions are welcome.
Last revised: March, 2002.