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** It's Almost Summer!
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The summer solstice is less than two weeks away, but we are certainly already feeling the summer heat in northern Virginia. Join us for an event to gear up for the official start of summer.
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** Upcoming Events
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Mallards. Photo: Danny Brown/Audubon Photography Awards
** Waterfowl Rehabilitation Day with A.E.R.O.
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When: Sunday, June 14, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: National Wildlife Federation Building, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190
Members: $20
Wildlife Rehabbers: $15
Nonmembers: $25
Join NVBA and our partners at A.E.R.O. ([link removed]) (Animal Education and Rescue Organization) for an afternoon of bird-related educational sessions with a focus on waterfowl.
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Variegated Fritillary. Photo: David Illig
** Butterfly Identification with Larry Meade
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When: Tuesday, June 16, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Virtual
Fee: suggested $5 donation ([link removed]) ; registration is required
Larry Meade is back with his popular virtual butterfly ID course! Butterflies usually live for only a few weeks as adults, but they make quite an impression while they are in their full glory. Larry will walk us through the common species in our area and help us differentiate some of the trickier look-a-like species.
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** What's Next?
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Here are some events we are looking forward to in the coming weeks.
Wednesday, June 17: Habitat Restoration at Lockwood/Elmwood Housing Complex
Join our Stretch Our Parks ([link removed]) program to keep this park progressing towards a native habitat that's conducive to our local flora and fauna. Learn more > ([link removed])
Wednesday, June 17: Dyke Marsh Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey
Count butterflies and dragonflies with other area citizen scientists.
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Thursday, June 18: Habitat Restoration at Upton Hill Regional Park
Join the team that works at this Stretch Our Parks site each week.
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Friday, June 19: Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey at Occoquan Regional Park
Count butterflies and dragonflies with other area citizen scientists.
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Tuesday, July 28: How Do Birds Get Their Names?
Join us for a discussion with biologist Leeanna Pletcher all about bird names. Learn more> ([link removed])
Thursday, August 6: Author Event - The Return of the Oystercatcher with Scott Weidensaul
We are excited to welcome Scott Weidensaul for a virtual talk about his latest book! Learn more> ([link removed])
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