winged wonders

Presentations by Specialists
North Florida Butterflies and their Caterpillars, with Marc Minno, butterfly gardening expert and author.
Monarch Ecology and Biology, with Susan Meyers,co-chair of Monarchs Across Georgia
Enjoyment of Butterflies and Butterfly Photography, with Billy Boothe, NABA
Amazing Hummingbirds, with Chris Bittle, BNC

Guided Walks and Tours
Butterflies at Home: Identify Butterflies in their Natural Habitats, with members of Hairstreak Chapter NABA
Pondhawks, Pennants, Jewelwings, and Dancers: Learn Your Dragonflies, with David Harder
The Birdsong Butterfly Garden with Donna Legare, Native Nurseries
Bird Watching at the Bird Window

Other Natural Attractions
Winged Wonders Displays ,by our Friends from Hairstreak Chapter NABA, Tallahassee Museum, Florida Museum of History,Mission San Louis, Monarchs Across Georgia, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Apalachee Audubon and more.

Childrens Activity Area
Butterfly Crafts and Games
Music and Storytelling

For Sale
Bird and Butterfly Items
Hamburgers,Hot Dogs and Veggie Burgers(or bring a picnic) and Lemonade
Watermellon and Baked Goods

And to wind up a wonderful day:

Special Field Trip: The Butterfly Garden at Julie and Leon Neel’s Cost: $10 per person, all proceeds go to Birdsong. Time 3 - 5 PM

Visit Julie Neel’s famous Butterfly Garden, a natural wonder in itself. Julie has graciously invited us to visit her garden to teach others about butterflies and to raise funds for Birdsong. We will gather at Birdsong and caravan to the Neel property at 3:00 PM..Tickets must be purchased by 1:00 PM at Birdsong on the day of the Festival.

A schedule of events, with starting times, will be available by email, fax, or mail after July 4th.

For information please call 1-800-953-BIRD, or email BirdsongNC@aol.com

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WINGED WONDERS

Butterfly Festival