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2009 Annual
Meeting Highlights
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Temperatures in Southern Ohio fell into single digits on
Saturday, January 17, but a group of dedicated Friends braved
the cold to attend the Friends of Scioto Brush Creek Annual
Meeting at the Rarden Community Center. Approximately 30 people
assembled to learn more about the efforts of the Friends of
Scioto Brush Creek and hear a presentation from acclaimed
herpetologist, Greg Lipps.
Sponsoring a number of education,
awareness and involvement activities throughout the year, the
Friends of Scioto Brush Creek experienced significant growth
during 2008. One of the group’s greatest undertakings during
2008 was a collaborative effort with volunteers from Brush Creek
Township and the Village of Otway to establish a community park.
Volunteers Thelma Shirey and Marsha Phillips highlighted the
community activities sponsored throughout the year. Several
community work days, a township cleanup, and fundraisers were
sponsored throughout the year. More than $20,000 was raised
through grants and community fundraisers.
Click here to see the PowerPoint ©
Presentation.
Bill Wickerham discussed a Scioto
Brush Creek DVD that was developed in collaboration with the
Adams Soil and Water Conservation District. The video
highlighted the Scioto Brush Creek Day program and a video
segment on the Wild Ohio television program. With funds from an
ODNR-Division of Soil and Water Conservation, the DVD was
distributed to elected officials, natural resource
professionals, educators, and local residents.
Learn more about the DVD.
Friends of Scioto Brush Creek
Director, Norvel Davis, gave an update on the Forks of Scioto
Brush Creek conservation area. This spring, he and a number of
volunteers plan to sponsor another tree planting. In 2007, the
Brush Creek Township Trustees leased the land at the confluence
of Scioto Brush Creek and the South Fork to the Friends of
Scioto Brush Creek.
Later, Jeff Montavon recognized
Bill Wickerham as the 2008 Best Friend of Scioto Brush Creek.
Annually, the Friends of Scioto Brush Creek recognize a member
who has significantly contributed to the organization.
Read about
Bill’s involvement.
To conclude the meeting, Herpetologist Greg Lipps spoke about
the Hellbender Salamander. According to Greg, Captiva Creek in
Belmont County has the healthiest population of Hellbender’s in
Ohio.
Learn about the Hellbender. |
