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Anyone For A Swamp Romp? BY MARJORIE MEGIVERN Do you have a yen to see a snake in its natural habitat? How about getting acquainted with ticks and red bugs? Take a trip, then, to the Honey Hole with Charles Humphries on April 20. Wait, don't turn the page; there's more about this event and it's all good, more than a balance for those don't particu critters you larly cherish You will be treated to an extravaganza of colorful plants and the sight and sound of such endangered species as the Rcd-Cock aded Woodpecker by join ing the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. field trip in a portion of Brunswick County's Green Swamp. Naturalist, wildlife pho tographer and writer Hum phries will conduct the study at the request of the sponsoring New Hanover County Museum. "I'll show people the Honey Hole," he explained, "where there is every wild flower known to man. There arc 10 or 12 carnivo rous species, too, a result of tree farm operations there. Preparations for tree planting make for great diversity of habitat." The Honey Hole is a ten-acre tract north of Boiling Springs Lake and bordering the Green Swamp. It has long been a natural habitat for many endangered species and one that Humphries has photographed over the past eight years. The Wilmington native returned to this area 19 years ago when he retired from his career as research chemist with DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware. "My father put canals in the Green Swamp," he said, "back when the Waccamaw Lumber Company owned most of iL" Presently, much of the area is owned by Federal Paper Board who conducts continuous tree plantings and harvest ings there. With his naturalist bent and photographic skills, Humphries has been in demand for wildlife pro grams since his retire ment. "I put on slide shows about birds of the barrier islands, wading birds, plants, trees, herbs, reptiles and mammals." The coming trek to the Honey Hole is the first of its kind, however, and Humphries said he will keep registration to about 12. Those interested arc urged to wear knee boots and long-sleeved shirts and bring insect repellent, binoculars and a lunch. Participants will meet at the museum, 814 Market St. in Wilmington. The fee for this adventure is S5. You can register by calling 341-4350 no later than April 17. This special scope won't be needed to observe swamp flowers , but you should bring along some boots if you join Charles Humphries9 field trip to the Honey Hole. IN CALABASH BRING HOME THEtBEACON On Sale At A & B MART CALABASH BEVERAGE MART MIKE'S KWIK MARKET MINUTE-MAN MOORE'S GROCERY SEASHORE DRUGS SIMMONS' BEVERAGE MART Anything From Closed Circuit TV To A Door Chime. FREE ESTIMATES! OUTHERN ECURITY YSTEMS ALARM SYSTEMS FOR HOME, TRAILER, BUSINESS P.O. Box 3002, Shallotte. NC 28459 ? 919-754-2033 "Max" Welcome to the South Brunswick Islands GIFT SHOP Welcome Easter Visitors! Stop by and see our new spring items, plus... Kites ? Flags Coastal Crafts Cards ? Ice Cream Gifts ? Beer & Wine Sugar-Free Candies Easter Candy 10% OFF Lovely gift baskets or fix your own.| 10% SR. CITIZENS DISCOUNT CAUSEWAY PLAZA ? HOLD EN BEACH 8-12-5678 ? SUN-T1IURS 10-6. FRI Si SAT 10-9 00 IE LT?_.. At Bricklanding GOOSE CREEK is a well-planned, restricted community designed to preserve and protect the natural environment for the enjoyment of those who like to live in the quiet beauty of nature. Located across from Bricklandlng and only minutes from Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Wilmington. N.C. you will find: 'Many l-eauttful wooded lots ranging from $20,000 to $45,000. ?Custom-built 3-bedroom patio home now available, priced at $91,500. ? Spacious 5 -bedroom Southern-style home overlooking marsh for $179,500. , ?Complete with county water and private paved streets. ?Convenient to fishing, tennis and golf. For more Information or a personal tour of this unique community, call or come by the CENTURY 21 Sunset Realty office at Sunset Beach. Hugh A lunday or any of our well-trained sales associates will be happy to assist you. OPEN 7 DAYS 9-5 igntUtK Put your trust in im Number One.? \< nr,kS^ 1 1 ' , ?1988 Century 21 Real Estate Corooration SUNSET REALTY as trustee for the NAF? and '"?trademarks 502 n Sunset Uiva. of Century 21 Real Estate Corporation. Sunset Beach, NC 28459 E<lual Housing Opportunity. m (91 9)579-1 000 EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED Toll Free (800)451-2102 e<w the Brunswick beacon
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