March brings many things like longer days and more sunshine. It also means it is spring break time. One group of college students is spending their spring break at Hungry Mother State Park volunteering. They are a part of Grand Valley State University’s Alternative Spring Break program. The school is located in Allendale, Michigan.
After a first morning of orientation, the group was treated to a potluck lunch hosted by the park staff and Friends of Hungry Mother. After lunch the work began. Some of the projects the crew will be working on are creating fish habitat by tying cinderblocks to old Christmas trees, help the Friend of Hungry Mother pick-up trash along Hwy 16 leading into the park. & to help the park to prepare for the busy season. Their evenings are spent soaking up local culture and attractions. They will spend one afternoon exploring Grayson Highlands State Park.
Alterative Spring Break is designed to give students opportunities to reach out to help people in different parts of country by serving with various types of organizations. The students pay all the expenses for the trip and come to lend a helping hand. Especially during these economic times, volunteers make a huge contributions to Virginia State Parks. Many things would not happen without the effort of volunteers.
Thank you, Grand Valley State University for choosing to spend your Spring Break at Hungry Mother State Park.
