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Photos & Videos: Bryant & Stratton College Volunteer Day

Volunteers from Bryant & Stratton College work with the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps to inspire future stewards of Onondaga Lake and its watershed through a hands-on, experience-based program.

June 2013 - Volunteers from Bryant & Stratton College work with the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps to inspire future stewards of Onondaga Lake and its watershed through a hands-on, experience-based program.
At Harbor Brook, wetland expert Joe McMullen, provides volunteers with an overview of the planting activities.

June 2013 - At Harbor Brook, wetland expert Joe McMullen, provides volunteers with an overview of the planting activities.

Tony Eallonardo, Ph.D., project scientist at O’Brien & Gere, shows Bryant & Stratton College volunteers how to remove plants from pots and prepare the roots.

June 2013 - Tony Eallonardo, Ph.D., project scientist at O’Brien & Gere, shows Bryant & Stratton College volunteers how to remove plants from pots and prepare the roots.
A student digs a hole deep enough to hold the tree’s root ball.

June 2013 - A student digs a hole deep enough to hold the tree’s root ball.

Roots of trees are roughened before planting.

June 2013 - Roots of trees are roughened before planting.
After putting a tree into the ground, soil is packed firmly around the tree.

June 2013 - After putting a tree into the ground, soil is packed firmly around the tree.
Students enjoy planting together with family members at Harbor Brook.

June 2013 - Students enjoy planting together with family members at Harbor Brook.
Native species will help re-establish habitat at Harbor Brook that was once dominated by invasive species.

June 2013 - Native species will help re-establish habitat at Harbor Brook that was once dominated by invasive species.
Volunteers also spot and record birds in the area.

June 2013 - Volunteers also spot and record birds in the area.
Volunteer efforts at Harbor Brook will contribute to the transformation of 2.5 acres of wetlands into a healthy new habitat.

June 2013 - Volunteer efforts at Harbor Brook will contribute to the transformation of 2.5 acres of wetlands into a healthy new habitat.
Joe McMullen shows the correct way to prepare a grass plug for planting.

June 2013 - Joe McMullen shows the correct way to prepare a grass plug for planting.
Temporary fencing is installed to protect young plants from deer and other animals.

June 2013 - Temporary fencing is installed to protect young plants from deer and other animals.
Bryant & Stratton family members don’t mind getting a little wet while becoming environmental stewards.

June 2013 - Bryant & Stratton family members don’t mind getting a little wet while becoming environmental stewards.
By re-establishing wetlands and improving habitat, the Harbor Brook project will help create a healthy Onondaga Lake watershed.

June 2013 - By re-establishing wetlands and improving habitat, the Harbor Brook project will help create a healthy Onondaga Lake watershed.
The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps has held six events since it was founded in 2012.

June 2013 - The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps has held six events since it was founded in 2012.
Volunteers receive Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps certificates from Frank Moses, director of Montezuma Audubon Center.

June 2013 - Volunteers receive Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps certificates from Frank Moses, director of Montezuma Audubon Center.
Conservation Corps certificates recognize volunteers’ contributions toward stewardship of Onondaga Lake and its watershed.

June 2013 - Conservation Corps certificates recognize volunteers’ contributions toward stewardship of Onondaga Lake and its watershed.
Kelly Schalk, Ph.D. (center), professor of Ecology at Bryant & Stratton College, with students and family members.

June 2013 - Kelly Schalk, Ph.D. (center), professor of Ecology at Bryant & Stratton College, with students and family members.
Since formation of the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps, hundreds of volunteers have become environmental stewards and Corps members.

June 2013 - Since formation of the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps, hundreds of volunteers have become environmental stewards and Corps members.