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Members Trip – Spring Migration on the Delaware Shore
May 18, 2018 - May 21, 2018
Explore spring migration on the Delaware Shore! Planned destinations include Bombay Hook NWR, Prime Hook NWR and Cape Henlopen State Park. Our travel to Lewes, DE, where we’ll be staying, will be via the Jersey Shore with a stop at Edwin B. Forsythe NWR and a ferry ride on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.
Accommodations can be made at the Heritage Inn in Lewes, DE online at http://www.rehobothheritage.com/ or by calling 1-800-669-9399. Rooms are $149 a night plus tax. They require a one night’s deposit when you make your reservation. There are no group discounts or group codes to mention when you call.
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry We will be travelling to Delaware via the Jersey Shore so that we can stop at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge on the way. To continue on to Lewes, DE we will be taking the ferry from Cape May across the Delaware Bay. The ferry accommodates cars as well as people. Not only will we get a break from driving but will also be able to spend our time crossing the bay by enjoying some additional birding. It is recommended that we make reservations on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry at least a week prior to taking the ferry, the week of May 7th. The Ferry departs at 4:30 PM on Friday, May 18th, and will arrive in Lewes at 5:55 PM. A one way ticket is $29 plus $10 for each passenger. Make your reservations online at https://tinyurl.com/ybhog5yp or by phone at 1-800-643-3779. We will NOT BE returning via the ferry. We will remind all of you who sign up when it is time to make reservations but feel free to do so whenever you like.
If you would like to attend please make your reservation at the hotel and let either Wendy or Jessica know that you have done so. More detailed itinerary will be sent when it is closer to our departure date.
Wendy Tocci
wtocci@gmail.com
845-750-5409
Jessica Prockup
procolinos@gmail.com
914-474-7316
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All participants should be aware of existing guidelines and new field trip protocol listed below:
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Participant responsibility agreement while attending a JBNHS field trip or outing. Please note that there will be no physical sign-in sheet until further notice. By registering, each participant acknowledges both his/her understanding and acceptance of the Individual’s Responsibilities stated below.
Individual’s Responsibilities are:
1. To stay with the group, follow trip leader’s requests, and do not separate unless you notify trip leader
2. To understand that out-of-doors activities involve hazards and that one participates at one’s own risk
3. To wear with clothing and footwear appropriate to the terrain, and for sun and insect challenges as well
4. To adhere to the ABA Birding Code of Ethics, respect and preserve the flora, fauna, and properties we visit
5. To be mindful and courteous to other participants
Additionally, we will ask that all participants:
1. Fully vaccinated participants are not required to wear a mask for JBNHS field trips
2. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask and when unable to do so, must social distance.
3. Optics may be shared if those involved are comfortable with doing so
4. Carpooling is at the discretion of participants.
5. Preregistration is required for all field trips and participation may be limited.
These guidelines are subject to change if the COVID-19 mutations make more restrictions necessary.