ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - Volunteers are being sought to help with projects on Robinson and Bird Islands in Perdido Bay in Orange Beach, Councilwoman Joni Blalock said in Tuesday night’s meeting.

There are four phases in the project and help is needed in all phases. Tentative work dates are Jan. 12, Jan. 19 and Jan 26. Those dates are considered flexible according to weather conditions.

Project One will involve fencing, Project Two will involve erecting signs, Project Three will involve tree planting and project four involve construction of nesting platforms for great blue herons.

For more information or to volunteer call Tracy Holiday at 251-752-2245 or email her at holiday.tracym@gmail.com.

In other business, the new Orange Beach City Council recently appointed members to various boards in the city.

Al Bradley was appointed to the Planning Commission, Mayor Tony Kennon was appointed a member of the council to the Gulf Shores Orange Beach Tourism Agency, Jerry Johnson was appointed as a member of the council to the Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce, Joni Blalock was appointed a member of the council to the Library Board and Blalock and Jeff Silvers were appointed members of the council to the Islands of Perdido Marine Park Foundation Board of Trustees.