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. http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105283889_kRZ6X-Ti.jpg http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/gallery/2042795_PBMCz/ 2006-11-05T12:02:52Z Copyright 2009, the copyright holder of each photograph. Some portions copyright SmugMug. All rights reserved. SmugMug <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Devon volunteers Lynn Travis and Liam Parker enjoy the ride out to Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105283889_kRZ6X" title="Devon volunteers Lynn Travis and Liam Parker enjoy the ride out to Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105283889_kRZ6X-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Devon volunteers Lynn Travis and Liam Parker enjoy the ride out to Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Devon volunteers Lynn Travis and Liam Parker enjoy the ride out to Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:16:05Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105283889_kRZ6X-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 09:35:20 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Warden Chester "Pop" Smith on the way to Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105283914_ZLjfG" title="Warden Chester "Pop" Smith on the way to Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105283914_ZLjfG-Th.jpg" width="113" height="150" alt="Warden Chester "Pop" Smith on the way to Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Warden Chester "Pop" Smith on the way to Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:34:11Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105283914_ZLjfG-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 09:35:34 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Volunteers gather at the dock area to get organized. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson) (On the dock, eft to right: Ed Taylor, Chester Smith, Liam Parker and Dad, Bill Parker; in front, Tim Wilkinso ...</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105171033_8UTfc" title="Volunteers gather at the dock area to get organized. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson) (On the dock, eft to right: Ed Taylor, Chester Smith, Liam Parker and Dad, Bill Parker; in front, Tim Wilkinso ..."><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1910/105171033_8UTfc-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Volunteers gather at the dock area to get organized. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson) (On the dock, eft to right: Ed Taylor, Chester Smith, Liam Parker and Dad, Bill Parker; in front, Tim Wilkinso ..." title="Volunteers gather at the dock area to get organized. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson) (On the dock, eft to right: Ed Taylor, Chester Smith, Liam Parker and Dad, Bill Parker; in front, Tim Wilkinso ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:16:59Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1910/105171033_8UTfc-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 09:59:26 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Capt. Bob Hill brings the first load of Devon volunteers to the island and parks next to the General Land Office boat. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105171097_az2X2" title="Capt. Bob Hill brings the first load of Devon volunteers to the island and parks next to the General Land Office boat. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1912/105171097_az2X2-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Capt. Bob Hill brings the first load of Devon volunteers to the island and parks next to the General Land Office boat. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" title="Capt. Bob Hill brings the first load of Devon volunteers to the island and parks next to the General Land Office boat. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:06:15Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1912/105171097_az2X2-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:00:01 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Niell Irvin (Port Lavaca Government Land Office (GLO) and Chris Bouley (Coast Guard) arrived before most of volunteers and already had the four wheeler and trailer on the beach, ready to hau ...</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105171158_jvU2j" title="Niell Irvin (Port Lavaca Government Land Office (GLO) and Chris Bouley (Coast Guard) arrived before most of volunteers and already had the four wheeler and trailer on the beach, ready to hau ..."><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1913/105171158_jvU2j-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Niell Irvin (Port Lavaca Government Land Office (GLO) and Chris Bouley (Coast Guard) arrived before most of volunteers and already had the four wheeler and trailer on the beach, ready to hau ..." title="Niell Irvin (Port Lavaca Government Land Office (GLO) and Chris Bouley (Coast Guard) arrived before most of volunteers and already had the four wheeler and trailer on the beach, ready to hau ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:32:36Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1913/105171158_jvU2j-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:00:42 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Lynn Travis (Devon) tries out the walkie talkies used to communicate with other volunteers. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105171181_rdnEH" title="Lynn Travis (Devon) tries out the walkie talkies used to communicate with other volunteers. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1914/105171181_rdnEH-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Lynn Travis (Devon) tries out the walkie talkies used to communicate with other volunteers. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" title="Lynn Travis (Devon) tries out the walkie talkies used to communicate with other volunteers. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:14:23Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1914/105171181_rdnEH-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:00:49 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Devon volunteer Molly Eskelson gets her feet wet preparing to come ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105284612_nHmGP" title="Devon volunteer Molly Eskelson gets her feet wet preparing to come ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284612_nHmGP-Th.jpg" width="122" height="150" alt="Devon volunteer Molly Eskelson gets her feet wet preparing to come ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Devon volunteer Molly Eskelson gets her feet wet preparing to come ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-02-16T19:22:23Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284612_nHmGP-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:01:08 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Devon volunteer Brenda Eskelson wades ashore with lunch supplies for the group. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105284657_QqdF9" title="Devon volunteer Brenda Eskelson wades ashore with lunch supplies for the group. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284657_QqdF9-Th.jpg" width="118" height="150" alt="Devon volunteer Brenda Eskelson wades ashore with lunch supplies for the group. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Devon volunteer Brenda Eskelson wades ashore with lunch supplies for the group. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:21:30Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284657_QqdF9-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:02:45 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Bill Parker and Chester Smith make their way through the tall weeds, mostly dead Silver Leaf Sunflowers. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105171326_pSMRH" title="Bill Parker and Chester Smith make their way through the tall weeds, mostly dead Silver Leaf Sunflowers. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1916/105171326_pSMRH-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Bill Parker and Chester Smith make their way through the tall weeds, mostly dead Silver Leaf Sunflowers. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" title="Bill Parker and Chester Smith make their way through the tall weeds, mostly dead Silver Leaf Sunflowers. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:13:32Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1916/105171326_pSMRH-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:03:14 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Molly Eskelson and Capt. Bob Hill. Capt. Hill provided boat transportation for some of the volunteers. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105284682_n2mZX" title="Molly Eskelson and Capt. Bob Hill. Capt. Hill provided boat transportation for some of the volunteers. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284682_n2mZX-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Molly Eskelson and Capt. Bob Hill. Capt. Hill provided boat transportation for some of the volunteers. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Molly Eskelson and Capt. Bob Hill. Capt. Hill provided boat transportation for some of the volunteers. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:19:08Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284682_n2mZX-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:04:46 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Devon volunteers Jim Schuelke, Brenda Eskelson, and Barbara Van Horn change into dry footwear after wading ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105284716_EGbyL" title="Devon volunteers Jim Schuelke, Brenda Eskelson, and Barbara Van Horn change into dry footwear after wading ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284716_EGbyL-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Devon volunteers Jim Schuelke, Brenda Eskelson, and Barbara Van Horn change into dry footwear after wading ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Devon volunteers Jim Schuelke, Brenda Eskelson, and Barbara Van Horn change into dry footwear after wading ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:43:23Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284716_EGbyL-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:05:55 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />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)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105171771_esqxE" title="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)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1920/105171771_esqxE-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="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)" title="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)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:26:08Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1920/105171771_esqxE-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:07:41 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Tim Wilkinson shows off his new PDA in front of the tractor shed. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105171897_rpsQj" title="Tim Wilkinson shows off his new PDA in front of the tractor shed. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1922/105171897_rpsQj-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Tim Wilkinson shows off his new PDA in front of the tractor shed. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" title="Tim Wilkinson shows off his new PDA in front of the tractor shed. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:26:20Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1922/105171897_rpsQj-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:09:15 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Niell Irvin looks at the lush undergrowth that appears to be overtaking part of the dock area. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105171977_jHSgA" title="Niell Irvin looks at the lush undergrowth that appears to be overtaking part of the dock area. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1924/105171977_jHSgA-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Niell Irvin looks at the lush undergrowth that appears to be overtaking part of the dock area. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" title="Niell Irvin looks at the lush undergrowth that appears to be overtaking part of the dock area. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:16:13Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1924/105171977_jHSgA-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:12:50 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Typical nest found in the trees planted on the island. Most of the nests are resused or refurbished each Spring. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105172020_fAosC" title="Typical nest found in the trees planted on the island. Most of the nests are resused or refurbished each Spring. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1925/105172020_fAosC-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Typical nest found in the trees planted on the island. Most of the nests are resused or refurbished each Spring. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" title="Typical nest found in the trees planted on the island. Most of the nests are resused or refurbished each Spring. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-02-16T19:31:12Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1925/105172020_fAosC-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:13:34 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />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).</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105172045_6CXhe" title="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)."><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1926/105172045_6CXhe-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="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)." title="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)." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:24:17Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1926/105172045_6CXhe-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:16:29 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Potted trees ready for transplatting into two new tree plots, donated by Devon. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105172168_X8L5c" title="Potted trees ready for transplatting into two new tree plots, donated by Devon. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1929/105172168_X8L5c-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Potted trees ready for transplatting into two new tree plots, donated by Devon. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" title="Potted trees ready for transplatting into two new tree plots, donated by Devon. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:02:26Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1929/105172168_X8L5c-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:31:38 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />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 Wilkin ...</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105172297_CmECq" title="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 Wilkin ..."><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1930/105172297_CmECq-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="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 Wilkin ..." title="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 Wilkin ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:27:52Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1930/105172297_CmECq-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:33:15 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Jim Schuelke and Barbara Van Horn of Devon, obviously enjoying their work and nearly finished. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105284809_WzhDd" title="Jim Schuelke and Barbara Van Horn of Devon, obviously enjoying their work and nearly finished. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284809_WzhDd-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Jim Schuelke and Barbara Van Horn of Devon, obviously enjoying their work and nearly finished. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Jim Schuelke and Barbara Van Horn of Devon, obviously enjoying their work and nearly finished. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:21:16Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284809_WzhDd-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:52:11 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Brenda and Hanna Eskelson at work on the second of the two new test plots. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105284829_q9G7q" title="Brenda and Hanna Eskelson at work on the second of the two new test plots. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284829_q9G7q-Th.jpg" width="150" height="112" alt="Brenda and Hanna Eskelson at work on the second of the two new test plots. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Brenda and Hanna Eskelson at work on the second of the two new test plots. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:11:14Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284829_q9G7q-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:53:22 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />The two new test plots were placed in low areas so as to retain rainwater while being somewhat sheltered from the wind. Here we see Barbara Van Horn and Jim Schuelke (right center of photo) ...</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105284848_zCQkb" title="The two new test plots were placed in low areas so as to retain rainwater while being somewhat sheltered from the wind. Here we see Barbara Van Horn and Jim Schuelke (right center of photo) ..."><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284848_zCQkb-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="The two new test plots were placed in low areas so as to retain rainwater while being somewhat sheltered from the wind. Here we see Barbara Van Horn and Jim Schuelke (right center of photo) ..." title="The two new test plots were placed in low areas so as to retain rainwater while being somewhat sheltered from the wind. Here we see Barbara Van Horn and Jim Schuelke (right center of photo) ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:20:32Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284848_zCQkb-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 10:53:48 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Barbara Van Horn, Chris Bouley, and Jim Schuelke at new test plot #1. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105284871_Qi24x" title="Barbara Van Horn, Chris Bouley, and Jim Schuelke at new test plot #1. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284871_Qi24x-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Barbara Van Horn, Chris Bouley, and Jim Schuelke at new test plot #1. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Barbara Van Horn, Chris Bouley, and Jim Schuelke at new test plot #1. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:17:34Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284871_Qi24x-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 11:24:23 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Jim Schuelke lends Brenda Eskelson a hand with the second test plot. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105284922_Hcdc6" title="Jim Schuelke lends Brenda Eskelson a hand with the second test plot. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284922_Hcdc6-Th.jpg" width="150" height="112" alt="Jim Schuelke lends Brenda Eskelson a hand with the second test plot. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Jim Schuelke lends Brenda Eskelson a hand with the second test plot. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:19:20Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284922_Hcdc6-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 11:27:04 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />"Glamour on Sundown Island." Devon's Barbara Van Horn. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105284940_eVpjk" title=""Glamour on Sundown Island." Devon's Barbara Van Horn. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284940_eVpjk-Th.jpg" width="113" height="150" alt=""Glamour on Sundown Island." Devon's Barbara Van Horn. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title=""Glamour on Sundown Island." Devon's Barbara Van Horn. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:18:45Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284940_eVpjk-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 11:27:10 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Pelican rookery, northeast end of the island. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105284994_LFBUX" title="Pelican rookery, northeast end of the island. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284994_LFBUX-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Pelican rookery, northeast end of the island. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Pelican rookery, northeast end of the island. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:33:32Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105284994_LFBUX-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 11:32:34 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Chris Bouley takes Warden Chester Smith for a spin on the four wheeler to survey the island.</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105172818_tTJ5V" title="Chris Bouley takes Warden Chester Smith for a spin on the four wheeler to survey the island."><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1937/105172818_tTJ5V-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Chris Bouley takes Warden Chester Smith for a spin on the four wheeler to survey the island." title="Chris Bouley takes Warden Chester Smith for a spin on the four wheeler to survey the island." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:30:47Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1937/105172818_tTJ5V-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 11:48:32 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />The new tree growth is incredibly important because it provides habitat for many of the large wading birds that return each Spring to Sundown Island. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105172867_SFZsK" title="The new tree growth is incredibly important because it provides habitat for many of the large wading birds that return each Spring to Sundown Island. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1938/105172867_SFZsK-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="The new tree growth is incredibly important because it provides habitat for many of the large wading birds that return each Spring to Sundown Island. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" title="The new tree growth is incredibly important because it provides habitat for many of the large wading birds that return each Spring to Sundown Island. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:08:28Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1938/105172867_SFZsK-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 11:49:03 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Closer image of the nests found in this area. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105173031_uemgj" title="Closer image of the nests found in this area. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1940/105173031_uemgj-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Closer image of the nests found in this area. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" title="Closer image of the nests found in this area. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:08:25Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1940/105173031_uemgj-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 11:49:08 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />This meadow is a popular spot for pelicans during breeding season. Walking through the grass is soft and spongey from the sand and matted grass below it. The tree in the background is usuall ...</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105173262_HiwMV" title="This meadow is a popular spot for pelicans during breeding season. Walking through the grass is soft and spongey from the sand and matted grass below it. The tree in the background is usuall ..."><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1943/105173262_HiwMV-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="This meadow is a popular spot for pelicans during breeding season. Walking through the grass is soft and spongey from the sand and matted grass below it. The tree in the background is usuall ..." title="This meadow is a popular spot for pelicans during breeding season. Walking through the grass is soft and spongey from the sand and matted grass below it. The tree in the background is usuall ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:17:44Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1943/105173262_HiwMV-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 11:49:36 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Some of the new tree growth from prevous tree plots. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105170978_ugLmh" title="Some of the new tree growth from prevous tree plots. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1944/105170978_ugLmh-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Some of the new tree growth from prevous tree plots. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" title="Some of the new tree growth from prevous tree plots. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:04:07Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/IMG1944/105170978_ugLmh-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 11:49:49 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Niell Irvin of the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Peggy Wilkinson. The GLO is partly responsible for the welfare of the Matagorda Bay coastline, including the containment of any chemic ...</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105285039_HKTSi" title="Niell Irvin of the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Peggy Wilkinson. The GLO is partly responsible for the welfare of the Matagorda Bay coastline, including the containment of any chemic ..."><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285039_HKTSi-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Niell Irvin of the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Peggy Wilkinson. The GLO is partly responsible for the welfare of the Matagorda Bay coastline, including the containment of any chemic ..." title="Niell Irvin of the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Peggy Wilkinson. The GLO is partly responsible for the welfare of the Matagorda Bay coastline, including the containment of any chemic ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:33:13Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285039_HKTSi-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 11:53:26 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />After the recent storms, more than the usual amount of trash had accumulated, keeping the trash cleanup crews busy. (photo by Steve Tripp).</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105285055_jDf4T" title="After the recent storms, more than the usual amount of trash had accumulated, keeping the trash cleanup crews busy. (photo by Steve Tripp)."><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285055_jDf4T-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="After the recent storms, more than the usual amount of trash had accumulated, keeping the trash cleanup crews busy. (photo by Steve Tripp)." title="After the recent storms, more than the usual amount of trash had accumulated, keeping the trash cleanup crews busy. (photo by Steve Tripp)." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:12:54Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285055_jDf4T-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:05:37 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />The volunteers begin to gather for the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105285117_JfPUF" title="The volunteers begin to gather for the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285117_JfPUF-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="The volunteers begin to gather for the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="The volunteers begin to gather for the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:22:40Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285117_JfPUF-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:05:49 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Niell Irvin shares some new ideas with Pop about what the GLO can do to help protect Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105285242_MzdFK" title="Niell Irvin shares some new ideas with Pop about what the GLO can do to help protect Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285242_MzdFK-Th.jpg" width="112" height="150" alt="Niell Irvin shares some new ideas with Pop about what the GLO can do to help protect Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Niell Irvin shares some new ideas with Pop about what the GLO can do to help protect Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:15:39Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285242_MzdFK-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:07:07 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Devon's Jim Schuelke and Chris Bouley help themselves to lunch. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105285288_aBQnb" title="Devon's Jim Schuelke and Chris Bouley help themselves to lunch. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285288_aBQnb-Th.jpg" width="117" height="150" alt="Devon's Jim Schuelke and Chris Bouley help themselves to lunch. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Devon's Jim Schuelke and Chris Bouley help themselves to lunch. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:16:36Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285288_aBQnb-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:09:23 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Gary Eskelson takes a break from his tractor duties. One of these is to broadcast fire ant killer over large areas of the island. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105285326_aZEPW" title="Gary Eskelson takes a break from his tractor duties. One of these is to broadcast fire ant killer over large areas of the island. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285326_aZEPW-Th.jpg" width="113" height="150" alt="Gary Eskelson takes a break from his tractor duties. One of these is to broadcast fire ant killer over large areas of the island. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Gary Eskelson takes a break from his tractor duties. One of these is to broadcast fire ant killer over large areas of the island. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-02-16T19:26:49Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285326_aZEPW-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:10:13 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Devon's Bill Parker and Lynn Travis get ready for the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105285344_TGQux" title="Devon's Bill Parker and Lynn Travis get ready for the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285344_TGQux-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Devon's Bill Parker and Lynn Travis get ready for the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Devon's Bill Parker and Lynn Travis get ready for the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:26:58Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285344_TGQux-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:10:30 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Lynn Travis suggests that the wooden shoe sole she is holding could be used to start plant seedlings. Molly Eskelson looks on. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105285476_zJJXd" title="Lynn Travis suggests that the wooden shoe sole she is holding could be used to start plant seedlings. Molly Eskelson looks on. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285476_zJJXd-Th.jpg" width="150" height="112" alt="Lynn Travis suggests that the wooden shoe sole she is holding could be used to start plant seedlings. Molly Eskelson looks on. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Lynn Travis suggests that the wooden shoe sole she is holding could be used to start plant seedlings. Molly Eskelson looks on. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-02-16T19:24:50Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285476_zJJXd-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:33:33 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Brenda, Hanna, and Molly Eskelson and Jim Schuelke ponder how they will vote in the "Most Unusual Trash Found" contest. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105285568_nYAPG" title="Brenda, Hanna, and Molly Eskelson and Jim Schuelke ponder how they will vote in the "Most Unusual Trash Found" contest. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285568_nYAPG-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Brenda, Hanna, and Molly Eskelson and Jim Schuelke ponder how they will vote in the "Most Unusual Trash Found" contest. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Brenda, Hanna, and Molly Eskelson and Jim Schuelke ponder how they will vote in the "Most Unusual Trash Found" contest. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:39:45Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285568_nYAPG-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:34:03 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Ed Taylor, Pop's "Right-Hand Man" on Sundown Island for many years. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105285807_gA5hS" title="Ed Taylor, Pop's "Right-Hand Man" on Sundown Island for many years. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285807_gA5hS-Th.jpg" width="113" height="150" alt="Ed Taylor, Pop's "Right-Hand Man" on Sundown Island for many years. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Ed Taylor, Pop's "Right-Hand Man" on Sundown Island for many years. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:28:12Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285807_gA5hS-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:34:35 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Peggy Wilkinson watches the "Unusual Trash Found" display. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105285838_FEHyD" title="Peggy Wilkinson watches the "Unusual Trash Found" display. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285838_FEHyD-Th.jpg" width="113" height="150" alt="Peggy Wilkinson watches the "Unusual Trash Found" display. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Peggy Wilkinson watches the "Unusual Trash Found" display. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:24:40Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285838_FEHyD-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:34:42 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />The tension of the final vote in the "Most Unusual Trash Found" contest proves to be too much for Devon's Bill Parker. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105285964_9TdCe" title="The tension of the final vote in the "Most Unusual Trash Found" contest proves to be too much for Devon's Bill Parker. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285964_9TdCe-Th.jpg" width="113" height="150" alt="The tension of the final vote in the "Most Unusual Trash Found" contest proves to be too much for Devon's Bill Parker. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="The tension of the final vote in the "Most Unusual Trash Found" contest proves to be too much for Devon's Bill Parker. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:15:56Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105285964_9TdCe-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:35:37 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />And the winner is...LIAM PARKER. Lynn Travis congratulates him as Niell Irvin looks on. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105286054_2XJG5" title="And the winner is...LIAM PARKER. Lynn Travis congratulates him as Niell Irvin looks on. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286054_2XJG5-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="And the winner is...LIAM PARKER. Lynn Travis congratulates him as Niell Irvin looks on. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="And the winner is...LIAM PARKER. Lynn Travis congratulates him as Niell Irvin looks on. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:30:10Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286054_2XJG5-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:37:22 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />An outstanding group on a great day. Thanks to all the volunteers. (photo by Steve Tripp) (Back row, left to right: Jim Schuelke, Tim Wilkinson, Ed Taylor, Gary Eskelson, Chester Smith (Wa ...</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105286088_2k4bC" title="An outstanding group on a great day. Thanks to all the volunteers. (photo by Steve Tripp) (Back row, left to right: Jim Schuelke, Tim Wilkinson, Ed Taylor, Gary Eskelson, Chester Smith (Wa ..."><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286088_2k4bC-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="An outstanding group on a great day. Thanks to all the volunteers. (photo by Steve Tripp) (Back row, left to right: Jim Schuelke, Tim Wilkinson, Ed Taylor, Gary Eskelson, Chester Smith (Wa ..." title="An outstanding group on a great day. Thanks to all the volunteers. (photo by Steve Tripp) (Back row, left to right: Jim Schuelke, Tim Wilkinson, Ed Taylor, Gary Eskelson, Chester Smith (Wa ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:12:42Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286088_2k4bC-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:41:57 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Devon volunteer Bill Parker continues his trash pickup duties after the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105286220_t5D9d" title="Devon volunteer Bill Parker continues his trash pickup duties after the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286220_t5D9d-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Devon volunteer Bill Parker continues his trash pickup duties after the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Devon volunteer Bill Parker continues his trash pickup duties after the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:32:38Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286220_t5D9d-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:46:43 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Barbara Van Horn and Jim Schuelke assist with beach cleanup after the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105286325_CTUj8" title="Barbara Van Horn and Jim Schuelke assist with beach cleanup after the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286325_CTUj8-Th.jpg" width="150" height="112" alt="Barbara Van Horn and Jim Schuelke assist with beach cleanup after the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Barbara Van Horn and Jim Schuelke assist with beach cleanup after the lunch break. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:22:31Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286325_CTUj8-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:48:34 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Fall color, "Sundown Island Style." (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105286434_5wcee" title="Fall color, "Sundown Island Style." (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286434_5wcee-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Fall color, "Sundown Island Style." (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Fall color, "Sundown Island Style." (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:22:10Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286434_5wcee-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:54:53 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />The path to Devon Plot #2. The large vegetation in the background is about 3 years old and contains numerous abandoned nests. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105286468_bU5EV" title="The path to Devon Plot #2. The large vegetation in the background is about 3 years old and contains numerous abandoned nests. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286468_bU5EV-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="The path to Devon Plot #2. The large vegetation in the background is about 3 years old and contains numerous abandoned nests. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="The path to Devon Plot #2. The large vegetation in the background is about 3 years old and contains numerous abandoned nests. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:26:39Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286468_bU5EV-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:55:20 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />It's no wonder that our avian friends love this place. (photo by Steve Tripp).</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105286601_vXrV7" title="It's no wonder that our avian friends love this place. (photo by Steve Tripp)."><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286601_vXrV7-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="It's no wonder that our avian friends love this place. (photo by Steve Tripp)." title="It's no wonder that our avian friends love this place. (photo by Steve Tripp)." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:12:35Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286601_vXrV7-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:56:03 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Abandoned nests in 5-year old test plot. Most of these nests are reused each breeding season. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105286753_QJNyd" title="Abandoned nests in 5-year old test plot. Most of these nests are reused each breeding season. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286753_QJNyd-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Abandoned nests in 5-year old test plot. Most of these nests are reused each breeding season. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Abandoned nests in 5-year old test plot. Most of these nests are reused each breeding season. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:39:19Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286753_QJNyd-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 12:57:34 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Brenda and Hanna Eskelson pull weeds from around older test plot plants, a vital part of maintaining the introduced vegetation...A TOUGH JOB WELL DONE!! (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105286865_dUuUS" title="Brenda and Hanna Eskelson pull weeds from around older test plot plants, a vital part of maintaining the introduced vegetation...A TOUGH JOB WELL DONE!! (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286865_dUuUS-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Brenda and Hanna Eskelson pull weeds from around older test plot plants, a vital part of maintaining the introduced vegetation...A TOUGH JOB WELL DONE!! (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Brenda and Hanna Eskelson pull weeds from around older test plot plants, a vital part of maintaining the introduced vegetation...A TOUGH JOB WELL DONE!! (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:24:08Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286865_dUuUS-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 13:05:51 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Pelicans and fishermen co-exist peacefully on Sundown Island. Fishermen are respectful of the bird sanctuary and do not come ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105286952_HPB9t" title="Pelicans and fishermen co-exist peacefully on Sundown Island. Fishermen are respectful of the bird sanctuary and do not come ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286952_HPB9t-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Pelicans and fishermen co-exist peacefully on Sundown Island. Fishermen are respectful of the bird sanctuary and do not come ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Pelicans and fishermen co-exist peacefully on Sundown Island. Fishermen are respectful of the bird sanctuary and do not come ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-02-16T19:24:04Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286952_HPB9t-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 13:20:42 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />East shore, Sundown Island. Sundown Island had a long breeding season this year. Notice the nearly all brown juvenile pelican in the background. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105286997_2RH5Z" title="East shore, Sundown Island. Sundown Island had a long breeding season this year. Notice the nearly all brown juvenile pelican in the background. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286997_2RH5Z-Th.jpg" width="119" height="150" alt="East shore, Sundown Island. Sundown Island had a long breeding season this year. Notice the nearly all brown juvenile pelican in the background. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="East shore, Sundown Island. Sundown Island had a long breeding season this year. Notice the nearly all brown juvenile pelican in the background. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-14T18:26:51Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105286997_2RH5Z-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 13:23:30 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />East shore, Sundown Island, October 2006 with pelican feather on top of shells. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105287174_M9BF2" title="East shore, Sundown Island, October 2006 with pelican feather on top of shells. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105287174_M9BF2-Th.jpg" width="150" height="112" alt="East shore, Sundown Island, October 2006 with pelican feather on top of shells. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="East shore, Sundown Island, October 2006 with pelican feather on top of shells. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:19:50Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105287174_M9BF2-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 13:29:30 <p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com">SundownIsland</a><br />Devon volunteers leave the island after a day well-spent. (photo by Steve Tripp)</p><p><a href="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2042795_PBMCz#105287301_jPgef" title="Devon volunteers leave the island after a day well-spent. (photo by Steve Tripp)"><img src="http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105287301_jPgef-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Devon volunteers leave the island after a day well-spent. (photo by Steve Tripp)" title="Devon volunteers leave the island after a day well-spent. (photo by Steve Tripp)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-06-11T09:36:54Z SundownIsland http://sundownisland.smugmug.com http://sundownisland.smugmug.com/Workdays/2006-Devon-Energy-Fall-Workday/2006-Sundown-Island-Fall/105287301_jPgef-Th.jpg 2006-10-21 13:38:47