Jim Schuelke and Barbara Van Horn of Devon start with step one of the planting of new trees by laying out the tarp that will help protect them from overwhelming weeds. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)

Approximately 16 volunteers showed up for the Devon sponsored 2006 Fall Workday to help plant trees, kill fire ants, mow paths, pick up trash, and generally get the island ready for the winter inhabitants.

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SundownIsland > Molly Eskelson and Capt. Bob Hill. Capt. Hill provided boat transportation for some of the volunteers. (photo by Steve Tripp)

SundownIsland > Devon volunteers Jim Schuelke, Brenda Eskelson, and Barbara Van Horn change into dry footwear after wading ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)

SundownIsland > Chris Bouley (Coast Guard) and Lynn Travis pack up the chairs and tables from the shed so that they can be setup on the beach for lunch. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)

SundownIsland > Tim Wilkinson shows off his new PDA in front of the tractor shed. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)

SundownIsland > Niell Irvin looks at the lush undergrowth that appears to be overtaking part of the dock area. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)

SundownIsland > Typical nest found in the trees planted on the island. Most of the nests are resused or refurbished each Spring. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)

SundownIsland > Niell Irvin and Ed Taylor check for snakes near the tractor shed. It has turned out to be a popular place of shelter for the snakes. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson).

SundownIsland > Potted trees ready for transplatting into two new tree plots, donated by Devon. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)

SundownIsland > Jim Schuelke and Barbara Van Horn of Devon start with step one of the planting of new trees by laying out the tarp that will help protect them from overwhelming weeds. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)

Jim Schuelke and Barbara Van Horn of Devon start with step one of the planting of new trees by laying out the tarp that will help protect them from overwhelming weeds. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)