Fight Invasive Vines, Count Birds, Get Finanicial Aid

The Croton Conservation Advisory Council 

announces to their Friends, and Foes of Invasive Vines:

"Our first vine-cutting of 2014 is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, from 9 AM to 1 PM.  Join us for however long or short you'd like; your participation will have an impact and will be greatly appreciated!  

"We will meet at the entrance to the Pump House property on Route 129. We need to keep the entrance clear for emergency access, so please park on Daley Drive. It is a short walk up 129 to the Pump House.  Dress accordingly and bring pruning tools, hand snips, loppers and pruning saws. Severe weather cancels.

"We are able to access this property, which is not open to the public, with the permission of the Department of Public Works. So, in addition to the satisfaction of removing the invasive vines that are threatening the eco-system of our beloved Croton River, joining us will give you the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this stretch of the river."

Senator Carlucci 

will be hosting a Bilingual Financial Aid Workshop for Students and Parents hosted by Latino U College Access, Ossining Public Library and Westchester Community College on Sat. Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. in the Ossining Public Library. Experts from the WCC Office of Financial Aid and Latino U College Access will be on hand to answer questions and help parents and students navigate the maze of funding your education. Space is limited, so registration is required. Please contact Senator Carlucci’s Westchester Office at (914) 941-2041 to RSVP. 

Croton Point Nature Center 

is having their Saw Mill River Audubon Project Feeder Watch on Saturday and Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. Learn how to identify birds and help keep count of the winter birds at the feeder with members of Saw Mill River Audubon. Info at office@sawmillaudubon.org.