Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Cleanup

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Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Cleanup

On Saturday, September 17, 2011, volunteers from all over southern Illinois participated in the annual litter cleanup event at the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge at the Prairie Creek Recreation Area. The Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge http://www.friendsofconwr.com/ sponsored the event.

Photos below show student-volunteers from the Zoology Club and the Beautify Southern Illinois Student Alliance registered student organizations. (photos by Alicea Settlemoir).

Additional photos may be found on the Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge web site.

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last updated: 15-Dec-2011 12:12 PM

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