We have a really special treat this Sunday – Stan Shetler is doing another one of his great programs at the Ashburn Library to talk about Spring Birds and Wildflowers!  As we jump into the early days of spring and start to see warblers and other migrants come through, so too will the wildflowers be emerging, and these two groups of such different species will begin their dance of life. Come out and learn about this interwoven world!

Many of you know Stan from the wildflower and bird walks as well as programs that he has done for us in the past and know what a great presenter he is. Stan is a long time resident of Loudoun and has an incredible wealth of knowledge, not only from his scientific background but also from watching and observing the nuances of the changing seasons and the species that live here.  He has seen the changes in Loudoun over the years and often includes some fascinating photos of habitats in Loudoun that many of us newcomers never got a chance to see.

This is a free event and refreshments will be served. Please feel free to forward this to friends, family, neighbors who may be interested in coming out for this as we celebrate our leap into Spring!  Details are below:

SPRING BIRDS AND WILDFLOWERS, THEIR INTERWOVEN WORLD ― Sunday, March 29, 2:00 p.m. at the Ashburn Library.  Spring wildflowers are at their peak as spring bird migration is beginning.  Well-know local naturalist, Stan Shetler, Curator of Botany Emeritus at the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History and past president of the Audubon Naturalist Society, will introduce us to this fascinating and beautiful world and describe the fascinating relationship between spring wildflowers and birds.  Join us at 2:00 p.m. at the Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, to meet the speaker and have refreshments.  This free program is sponsored by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy.  Questions: contact Laura Weidner at 540-229-2816 or lweidner@loudounwildlife.org