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Thirty Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps volunteers gathered Saturday, October 21, to remove litter, plant native species, and monitor birds along the Onondaga Creekwalk in Syracuse.

October 2017 - Thirty Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps volunteers gathered Saturday, October 21, to remove litter, plant native species, and monitor birds along the Onondaga Creekwalk in Syracuse.
Plants such as wild bergamot, purple coneflower and false sunflower will beautify areas along the Creekwalk when in bloom.

October 2017 - Plants such as wild bergamot, purple coneflower and false sunflower will beautify areas along the Creekwalk when in bloom.
Conservation Corps volunteers Madison Quinn (left), from Onondaga County Save the Rain, and Honeywell Syracuse Program Director John McAuliffe.

October 2017 - Conservation Corps volunteers Madison Quinn (left), from Onondaga County Save the Rain, and Honeywell Syracuse Program Director John McAuliffe.
Approximately 600 pollinator-friendly plants were added near Onondaga Creek. The plants will support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, which are important to plant reproduction.

October 2017 - Approximately 600 pollinator-friendly plants were added near Onondaga Creek. The plants will support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, which are important to plant reproduction.
Members of the Binghamton University chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, a national coeducational service organization, observe birds in nearby trees.

October 2017 - Members of the Binghamton University chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, a national coeducational service organization, observe birds in nearby trees.
Fifteen bird species were identified during the event, including Fish Crow, Field Sparrow and White-throated Sparrow.

October 2017 - Fifteen bird species were identified during the event, including Fish Crow, Field Sparrow and White-throated Sparrow.
A group moves along the Onondaga Creekwalk to record bird species with help from Onondaga Audubon Society guides.

October 2017 - A group moves along the Onondaga Creekwalk to record bird species with help from Onondaga Audubon Society guides.
Litter is removed from creek banks before installing native plants, which are well adapted to the area and will help prevent erosion.

October 2017 - Litter is removed from creek banks before installing native plants, which are well adapted to the area and will help prevent erosion.