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July

• 24^th, 10:00-11:00 am (rain date July 31) – FLYING WITH MONARCHS Part I "It's Not Easy Being A Butterfly"by Barb Dunbar, Virginia Master Naturalist and Master Gardener
• They may be the most beautiful and recognizable butterfly in Virginia, but their life story is even more amazing than their regal good looks. Join Barb and learn about the life of Monarchs, and find out why there are things we can do to make their lives just a little bit easier.
• Freedom Park, 5535 Centerville Road (Intersection of Centerville and Longhill Roads)
• Admission is free
• Bring a water bottle and come dressed for the outdoors
• Detailed flyer HERE
• For more information contact Barb Dunbar at 757-880-8875 or twotac@cox.net

August

• 28^th, 10:00-11:00 am (rain date September 4) – FLYING WITH MONARCHS Part II "How to Create Your Own Monarch Waystation"by Barb Dunbar, Virginia Master Naturalist and Master Gardener
• Planting your own Monarch butterfly garden is easy and inexpensive, once you know how to do it. You may even decide to have your new garden certified as a Monarch Waystation by Monarch Watch (www.monarchwatch.org).
• Freedom Park, 5535 Centerville Road (Intersection of Centerville and Longhill Roads)
• Admission is free
• Bring a water bottle and come dressed for the outdoors
• Detailed flyer HERE
• For more information contact Barb Dunbar at 757-880-8875 or twotac@cox.net

September

• 25^th, 10:00-11:00 am (rain date October 2) – FLYING WITH MONARCHS Part III "Tag You Are It"by Barb Dunbar, Virginia Master Naturalist and Master Gardener
• The Monarch butterflies will be migrating to Mexico, and we plan to tag a few before they go. We will be hand raising some butterflies so that each participant will get to tag one! Log into www.monarchwatch.org for more information.
• Freedom Park, 5535 Centerville Road (Intersection of Centerville and Longhill Roads)
• Admission is free
• Bring a water bottle and come dressed for the outdoors
• Detailed flyer HERE
• For more information contact Barb Dunbar at 757-880-8875 or twotac@cox.net

October

• 23^rd, 10:00-11:00 am (rain date October 30) – "Snakes in the Grass and in the Garden"
• Freedom Park, 5535 Centerville Road (Intersection of Centerville and Longhill Roads)
• Admission is free
• Bring a water bottle and come dressed for the outdoors
• Detailed flyer HERE
• For more information contact Barb Dunbar at 757-880-8875 or twotac@cox.net

November

• 27^th, 10:00-11:00 am (rain date December 4) – "Bird Feeders"
• Freedom Park, 5535 Centerville Road (Intersection of Centerville and Longhill Roads)
• Admission is free
• Bring a water bottle and come dressed for the outdoors
• Detailed flyer HERE
• For more information contact Barb Dunbar at 757-880-8875 or twotac@cox.net