Thu 28 Aug 2008
Great Time at the Lucketts Fair
Posted by Nicole under News & Events
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Wow what a great weekend we had last Sat and Sun for the fair! As in past years, our booth was set up at Ms.Luckett’s Garden near the kids stage so we had entertainment, shade from a big ‘ole oak tree and a nice breeze that passed through every now and then. We had lots of people visit us at the booth asking questions about local flora and fauna and sharing stories of their wildlife encounters.
For those who filled out our survey of interests (which helps us come up with new program ideas), we held a raffle for a book called “Wildlife at Your Back Door: How to Create A Haven for Nature’s Friends”. (drum roll please….) And the winner of the raffle is Amanda Sanes of Leesburg. We’ll be mailing the book to Amanda this week so she can start enjoying it. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Many thanks to all our volunteers who helped set up and man the booth: Sandy Ruefer, Nancy Walker, Nicole Hamilton, Bonnie Eaton, Lynn Webster, Lisa Taylor, Casey and Candi Crichton, Barbara McKee, Debbie and Lloyd Burtaine, Ellie Florance and Richelle Brown
As always, the fair was really well run and had so much to offer. We look forward to doing it again next year!
This was my first time volunteering at fair. So much fun! Many people to talk to and everyone had something to share about their wildlife experiences. We didn’t have a good answer for how to ‘get rid of a groundhog’ digging under a shed. I checked with my husband when i got home and he said, just keep blocking the entrance and they’ll get tired of continually having to dig out their den and find another home. Note to self: call husband when we’re stumped.
I’m looking forward to the Bluemont Fair. See you there!