The (Northern) House Wrens finally decided that my nesting box was acceptable, and the female (presumably) has taken up residence. I’ve seen her squirming around in there a few mornings, so I think she was laying eggs. Exciting!

The only unique summer activity we have scheduled is the Norlo Park Native Plants garden event set for 6 PM on Monday, July 14. This year Josh Donaldson has named it Beyond Beauty: Native Plants & Pollinators Event. The rain date is July 16. Come see all the beautiful plants in the garden and get inspired! Josh Donaldson, 717-264-6920.

Year-round SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks continue at 8:00 AM on the first and third Saturdays at various locations in Franklin County. Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; or check Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373, https://buttonwoodnaturecenter.org/ for locations.

We’re finalizing the Activities List for the upcoming season and are still looking for a program, a Hospitality Chair, and a Conservation Chair. Please contact me ASAP with your ideas and/or to volunteer. We need to print the AL soon for mailing in August.

The first regular meeting for our new season will be on September 8. Ron George and Tracy Snyder will dazzle us with excellent bird photos to illustrate their Bird is A Verb program. They’ll start the evening earlier than usual, at 6 PM, with birding outside St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church. Bring friends and family who are new to birding!

Check the calendar on our website for possible late-breaking additional updates and details.

Good birding!