Plumas Audubon Society announces it is partnering with Feather River College to host a work party at Dellinger’s Pond to celebrate Earth Day. In addition, a survey is being launched regarding the future uses of the pond.
Organizers invite anyone looking for a rewarding hands-on activity and a way to give back this Earth Day to join PAS and FRC’s environmental studies program in stewarding the unique community green space known as Dell’s Pond in Quincy.
Volunteers will gather Wednesday, April 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the pond, located on the north side of Bucks Lake Road between downtown Quincy and Plumas District Hospital, across from the east intersection with Old Meadow Valley Road. There is limited parking at the pond itself, so volunteers are encouraged to park at Dame Shirley Plaza and walk down the street to the pond trail entrance.
Tools and equipment will be provided. Organizers encourage volunteers to bring their favorite earth-tending tool and work gloves.
Dellinger’s Pond
The Dellinger’s Pond property comprises a 7.22-acre pond, riparian corridor and short trail. Originally, the pond was created to store water for drier months of the year, most likely for use by ranchers. In 1971, the pond was donated by the Dellinger family to Feather River College for use as an educational site.
FRC faculty and students took advantage of Dellinger’s Pond for use as a field station for biological study. However, other than a brief
restoration effort in 2015, organizers say there has been little use of the site by the college since the late 1990s.
Plumas Audubon Society is planning to partner with FRC to revitalize Dellinger’s Pond. The property is ideal for a variety of activities,
largely educational and recreational, said PAS. As a seasonal wetland, the pond is host to a diverse wildlife community and is ideal for outdoor education.
“The property offers learning opportunities for students of hydrology, soils, wildlife, botany, art, nature writing and more,” said PAS. “The pond offers a great bird-watching site close to town, a quiet and convenient place to sit and enjoy a natural setting, and a vibrant habitat for plants and animals.”
In the past, with enough water and cold temperatures, locals even enjoyed ice skating on the pond, said organizers.
PAS is inviting community input on the future use of Dellinger’s Pond. An online survey is available for sharing visions for the property. Those with questions or who would like a physical copy of the survey can contact Plumas Audubon Society at 530-616-8670, [email protected] or 429 Main St. in Quincy.
