The (Northern) House Wrens finally decided that my nesting box was acceptable, and the female (presumably) has taken up residence. I\u2019ve seen her squirming around in there a few mornings, so I think she was laying eggs. Exciting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The only unique summer activity we have scheduled is the Norlo Park Native Plants garden event set for 6 PM on Monday, July 14. <\/strong>This year Josh Donaldson has named it Beyond Beauty: Native Plants & Pollinators Event<\/a>. <\/em>The rain date is July 16. Come see all the beautiful plants in the garden and get inspired! Josh Donaldson<\/a>, 717-264-6920.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Year-round SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks continue at 8:00 AM on the first\u00a0and third\u00a0Saturdays at various locations in Franklin County. Larry and Sharon William<\/a>s,\u00a0717-655-7414; or check Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373, https:\/\/buttonwoodnaturecenter.org\/<\/a>\u00a0for locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re 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<\/a> ASAP with your ideas and\/or to volunteer. We need to print the AL soon for mailing in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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<\/em> program. They\u2019ll 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n