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beginners trying to identify the various species and count them, but that volunteers quickly become familiar with the species in their little survey patch and settle into the routine of the count
On July 15, RLEFs Biodiversity Task Force will host Butterfly Day, a public event at Bruce Jones’ property to provide more information on native butterflies and the Rappahannock count. The event is 10 a.m. to 1 pjn., and adults and children are invited. Shenandoah Park Ranger Mary Willeford Bair, a Forest Health Biological Science Technician, will give a presentation on butterflies and how to identify common native species. She will also talk about the count v in Shenandoah National Park, which Bair initiated in 1997 and has coordinated every year since.
After Bair’s presentation, Ruth Anna Stolk, coordinator of the Task Force’s Butterfly Group, will talk briefly about the Rappahannock count and how those who are interested can join in. Bair will then lead attendees through the Jones’ naturalized fields to point out butterfly species. Since the Jones’ have purposefully planted native plants that attract butterflies, plenty should be on view.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 540675-9989 or send e-mail to biodiversity@RLEP.org. You can also learn more about native butterflies and the counts by going to www.RLEP.oig and WMrwnaba.org.
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