Government shutdown forces Prime Hook to cancel events
Due to the prolonged shutdown of the federal government, events at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge near Milton have been canceled.
Cheryl Duford, Friends of Prime Hook NWR board member, said the guided bird walk scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1, the wandering refuge ambassador set for Saturday, Nov. 15, and the walkabout slated for Sunday, Nov. 16, are all canceled.
Also, the refuge visitor center on Turkle Pond Road remains closed. A sign in the window says, “During this lapse in appropriations, national wildlife refuges will remain as accessible as possible. We are doing our best to take care of your refuges at this time, but some amenities and services may not be available.”
The refuge gate remains open, however, and visitors may continue to explore the area on their own.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
