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Martha and Priscila head off with Lynn to pick up trash along the beach of Sundown Island. They came back with some great shells and some other interesting items, including a "kitchen sink! ...

Jennifer and Jarrod White work with Barbara Van Horn on clearing weeds around a new tree planted last year. The tree is still small (marked by the white pvc pipe). Barbara Van Horn works ...

2008-11-13T20:02:23Z

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Jennifer and Jarrod White work with Barbara Van Horn on clearing weeds around a new tree planted last year. The tree is still small (marked by the white pvc pipe). Barbara Van Horn works ...

Jennifer White works with her son Jarrod to figure out the problem with the weed-eater spool.

2008-11-13T04:22:00Z

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Jennifer White works with her son Jarrod to figure out the problem with the weed-eater spool.

This tepee gizmo was placed over this area to help prevent accidentally mowing the new trees down. They are so small when first planted, they blend in with the weeds and other wild green st ...

2008-11-13T04:18:13Z

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This tepee gizmo was placed over this area to help prevent accidentally mowing the new trees down. They are so small when first planted, they blend in with the weeds and other wild green st ...

Ethan Perry and Steve Tripp overlooking their hard work...future nesting habitat. You may not have been able to see it, but they down a ground cloth to help keep the weeds from choking th ...

2008-11-13T20:02:23Z

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Ethan Perry and Steve Tripp overlooking their hard work...future nesting habitat. You may not have been able to see it, but they down a ground cloth to help keep the weeds from choking th ...

Jennifer White joined Martha and Priscila to assist with their planting. I wonder if Jennifer has counted the number of trees that she planted? A lot, no doubt!

2008-11-13T19:09:31Z

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Jennifer White joined Martha and Priscila to assist with their planting. I wonder if Jennifer has counted the number of trees that she planted? A lot, no doubt!

Martha and Priscila are planting new trees on a spot of dredge fill that has quickly filled up with grass and other volunteer plants. It is time to add some trees.

2008-11-13T19:08:41Z

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Martha and Priscila are planting new trees on a spot of dredge fill that has quickly filled up with grass and other volunteer plants. It is time to add some trees.

Closer to the west edge of the island, Brenda and Molly Eckelson are working on another new tree plot. I should add that Molly takes the "whistle while you work" seriously.

2008-11-13T04:06:49Z

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Closer to the west edge of the island, Brenda and Molly Eckelson are working on another new tree plot. I should add that Molly takes the "whistle while you work" seriously.

I had to ask Brenda Eckelson to stop working to pose for this photo. I loved the fact that she brought her own shovel!

2008-11-13T04:18:12Z

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I had to ask Brenda Eckelson to stop working to pose for this photo. I loved the fact that she brought her own shovel!

Molly Eckelson, planting trees in her own style. Molly has been volunteering on the island as long as Jarrod White. Many of the Devon employees have brought their children with them. Her s ...

2008-11-13T04:06:49Z

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Molly Eckelson, planting trees in her own style. Molly has been volunteering on the island as long as Jarrod White. Many of the Devon employees have brought their children with them. Her s ...

This is typical for the size of new trees planted on the island (a one-gallon pot). It is not much more than a sapling. It is amazing how many of the trees have flourished over the years a ...

2008-11-13T19:08:07Z

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This is typical for the size of new trees planted on the island (a one-gallon pot). It is not much more than a sapling. It is amazing how many of the trees have flourished over the years a ...

And away we go. The whole crew heads out to the new spots on the island where the trees are going to be planted. They were already marked by Chester and Lynn the day before.

2008-11-13T19:07:11Z

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And away we go. The whole crew heads out to the new spots on the island where the trees are going to be planted. They were already marked by Chester and Lynn the day before.

The volunteers get ready, sun screen, bug stuff...you know the drill. The bugs actually were not too bad during this workday. Although it turned into a warm day, there was enough of a br ...

2008-11-13T20:02:22Z

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The volunteers get ready, sun screen, bug stuff...you know the drill. The bugs actually were not too bad during this workday. Although it turned into a warm day, there was enough of a br ...

Rony Zetik takes the new trees from the dock to the three tractor shed, the staging area for pulling together the trees, supplies and equipment needed to plant them. Three new tree plots we ...

2008-11-13T20:02:22Z

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Rony Zetik takes the new trees from the dock to the three tractor shed, the staging area for pulling together the trees, supplies and equipment needed to plant them. Three new tree plots we ...

Chester unloads the chairs brought from the tractor shed. The chairs, tables and general supplies are stored there to make it easier to set up for island workdays. We might need new chai ...

2008-11-13T20:02:22Z

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Chester unloads the chairs brought from the tractor shed. The chairs, tables and general supplies are stored there to make it easier to set up for island workdays. We might need new chai ...

Captain, Warden Chester Smith guides the Devon volunteers out to the island. Is there any doubt that this is one of his favorite things to do? Captions: Written by Marcy Spears. If I goo ...

2008-11-13T20:16:28Z

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Captain, Warden Chester Smith guides the Devon volunteers out to the island. Is there any doubt that this is one of his favorite things to do? Captions: Written by Marcy Spears. If I goo ...

Lynn Travis and Barbara Van Horn do a lot of behind the scenes organizing to make the Devon workday a big success. Lynn arrived a day early to help take supplies out to the island. For o ...

2008-11-13T20:02:22Z

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Lynn Travis and Barbara Van Horn do a lot of behind the scenes organizing to make the Devon workday a big success. Lynn arrived a day early to help take supplies out to the island. For o ...

Rony Zetik from Baytown, Texas and a long-time friend of the Smith family came out to help with the Devon workday, including driving the boat, the Egret II. He also helped with sinking th ...

2008-11-13T04:06:49Z

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Rony Zetik from Baytown, Texas and a long-time friend of the Smith family came out to help with the Devon workday, including driving the boat, the Egret II. He also helped with sinking th ...

Gary and Rony had a bit of a time getting the pump to work properly, but eventually coaxed into doing its job!

2008-11-13T20:02:54Z

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Gary and Rony had a bit of a time getting the pump to work properly, but eventually coaxed into doing its job!

Another group of juvenile and young adult Brown Pelicans fly over as we gather for lunch!

2008-11-13T19:27:26Z

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Another group of juvenile and young adult Brown Pelicans fly over as we gather for lunch!

My favorite sight, young Brown Pelicans circling in the air, either to check us out, or to move a bit further out of range.

2008-11-12T03:40:06Z

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My favorite sight, young Brown Pelicans circling in the air, either to check us out, or to move a bit further out of range.

Last job: Jarrod, Tim, Steve and Chester look on while Rony and Gary try to get the pump started to sink the post.

2008-11-13T20:02:54Z

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Last job: Jarrod, Tim, Steve and Chester look on while Rony and Gary try to get the pump started to sink the post.

Parting Shot: Two young Brown Pelicans. The one on the left is a juvenile (mostly brown) and the one on the right is a young adult (starting to get the white and yellow head feathers).

2008-11-13T20:05:08Z

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Parting Shot: Two young Brown Pelicans. The one on the left is a juvenile (mostly brown) and the one on the right is a young adult (starting to get the white and yellow head feathers).

This is a typical scene in the fall on Sundown Island. Most of the breeding adults have gone on someplace else. Generally juveniles and young adult Brown Pelicans are left to claim the isl ...

2008-11-13T18:42:18Z

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This is a typical scene in the fall on Sundown Island. Most of the breeding adults have gone on someplace else. Generally juveniles and young adult Brown Pelicans are left to claim the isl ...

Young adult Brown Pelican.

2008-11-13T20:00:02Z

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Young adult Brown Pelican.

Beach Trash Bingo: We are hoping that the owner of this little shoe was safely secured else where during Hurricane Ike. A lot of debris (TVs, boats, refrigerators, etc.) was washed up on ...

2008-11-13T20:02:23Z

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Beach Trash Bingo: We are hoping that the owner of this little shoe was safely secured else where during Hurricane Ike. A lot of debris (TVs, boats, refrigerators, etc.) was washed up on ...

Beach Trash Bingo: As promised, the kitchen sink. Notice the little shoe in front of the sink...it is the same shoe as in the previous photo. Also found was a large container of fencing ...

2008-11-13T20:02:23Z

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Beach Trash Bingo: As promised, the kitchen sink. Notice the little shoe in front of the sink...it is the same shoe as in the previous photo. Also found was a large container of fencing ...

Although the difference between the last photo and this one makes the post-sinking look easy, as for most jobs, it wasn't that easy. The primary purpose for this post is to keep the boat ...

2008-11-13T20:02:54Z

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Although the difference between the last photo and this one makes the post-sinking look easy, as for most jobs, it wasn't that easy. The primary purpose for this post is to keep the boat ...

Rony Zetik brought his power tools and made short work of replacing planks on the dock. I'm sure he had some help, but I missed the whole activity. Good results though!

2008-11-13T20:02:54Z

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Rony Zetik brought his power tools and made short work of replacing planks on the dock. I'm sure he had some help, but I missed the whole activity. Good results though!

Steve Tripp hangs on to the post while Rony holds the pump that sucks the water out to allow the post to be pushed down.

2008-11-13T20:02:54Z

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Steve Tripp hangs on to the post while Rony holds the pump that sucks the water out to allow the post to be pushed down.

And here we are: In front of the sign are Brenda and Molly Eckelson. Back row (L to R): Dennis Walden, Steve Tripp, Peggy and Tim Wilkinson, Nancy Posey, Rony Zetik, Gary Eckelson, Cheste ...

2008-11-13T20:31:29Z

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And here we are: In front of the sign are Brenda and Molly Eckelson. Back row (L to R): Dennis Walden, Steve Tripp, Peggy and Tim Wilkinson, Nancy Posey, Rony Zetik, Gary Eckelson, Cheste ...

Molly's Dad, Gary, hidden by the weeds, spraying for Fire Ants.

2008-11-13T04:22:00Z

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Molly's Dad, Gary, hidden by the weeds, spraying for Fire Ants.

Jennifer tackles some volunteer weeds that have almost become trees themselves. I think Jennifer must work out--she yanked the old Silver-leaf Sunflower stalk out of the ground as though ...

2008-11-13T20:02:23Z

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Jennifer tackles some volunteer weeds that have almost become trees themselves. I think Jennifer must work out--she yanked the old Silver-leaf Sunflower stalk out of the ground as though ...