audubon naturalist society Naturalist Quarterly Spring 2018

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Nature for All - Creating a Thriving Natural Oasis at Woodend by Alison Pearce, Director of Restoration

ANS NATURE ACTIVITIES & NEWS The Audubon Naturalist Society OFFICERS inspires residents of the greater president Scott Fosler (’20) Naturalist Quarterly Washington, DC region to Vice president Megan Carroll (‘19) appreciate, understand, and treasurer Alice Ewen (‘18) ANShome.org Spring 2018 protect their natural environment Secretary Becky Turner (‘18) through outdoor experiences, BOARD OF DIRECTORS education, and advocacy. Wendy Anderson (‘18), Cecilia Clavet From the Director 3 HEADQUARTERS (‘19), Diane Hoffman (‘19), Ryan Matney Woodend, a 40-acre wildlife (‘20), Jane McClintock (‘18), Tim Nature for All by Alison Pearce 4 sanctuary in Chevy Chase, MD McTaggart (’18), Carolyn Peirce (‘19), Nancy Pielemeier (‘19), Rob Timmons Office hours Children and Nature 7 (‘20), Bonnie VanDorn (‘18), Larry Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM Wiseman (‘19), Beth Ziebarth (‘20) STORE HOURS Conservation 8 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Monday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM Lisa Alexander Saturday 9 AM-5 PM Children and Family Programs 11 Sunday 12-5 PM OPERATIONS Amy Ritsko-Warren, Director of Operations GROUNDS HOURS Rust Classes/Programs 15 Dawn to dusk Finance ANS MEMBERSHIP Lois Taylor, Comptroller, Dupe Cole, Adult Programs 16 Student $15 Senior Accountant/Benefits Manager; Individual $50 Barbara Young, Accountant CALENDAR 20 Family $65 MARKETING & Communications Nature Steward $100 Caroline Brewer, Director of Marketing Audubon Advocate $200 Feature Photos 26 and Communications; Vince Robinson, Sanctuary Guardian $500 Webmaster and Social Media Manager; Naturalists Council $1,000 Stream Science Classes 28 Ben Israel, Videographer/Photographer Preservationist $1,000+ AUdubon NATURALIST Shop NATURALIST QUARTERLY is Free Birding Trips 29 Matt Mathias, Manager; Yoli Del Buono, published four times a year by Assistant Manager the Audubon Naturalist Society, Natural History Field Studies 30 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Conservation Chase, MD 20815. Photos, art Eliza Cava, Director of Conservation; work, and articles may not be Monica Billger, Northern Virginia Nature Travel 32 reprinted without permission Advocacy Manager; Gregg Trilling, from the editor. Opinions offered Creek Critters Program Manager ANS News 34 do not necessarily reflect official Development Jacky Wershbale, ANS policy. Advertised products Director of Development; Debra Prybyla Tributes 38 or services do not carry the & Lin Orrin, Grant Writers; Loree Trilling, endorsement of ANS. Database Coordinator; Allie Henn, Registration Info 39 ISSN 0888-6555 Development Assistant; Larry Petrovich, Assistant

SENIOR EDITOR Environmental Education Caroline Brewer Diane Lill, Director; Stephanie Mason, Senior Naturalist; Stephanie Bozzo, MANAGING EDITOR Preschool Director, Amelia McLaughlin, COVER Photo of Eastern Towhee courtesy of Wikipedia Pam Oves Chelsea Hawk, Shannon Earle, Kristin Commons, Authors: Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren © 2018 Audubon Naturalist Roberts, Julie Walkup, Ruth Polk, Society Preschool Teachers; Nora Kelly, Camp Director; Serenella Linares, School CONTACT INFORMATION Programs Manager; Carol Hayes, Nature ANS Headquarters/Woodend Travel Program Assistant; Katrina Kugel, Sanctuary Lauren Simpson, Debbie Boger, Lee 301-652-9188 Anne Graeub, Jenny Brown, GreenKids FAX 301-951-7179 Specialists; Deb Crew, Ambika Anand ANShome.org Prokop, Gina Ghertner, Environmental [email protected] Educators; Steven Pearce, Intern SAVE THE DATE Audubon Sanctuary Shop Property Management 301-652-3606 Bjorn Busk, Property Manager; Ami Conservation, MD x22 Smerling, Assistant Property Manager Conservation, VA 571-278-5535 OFFICE MANAGEMENT Environmental Education x16 Pam Oves, Office Manager; Carol Hayes, Membership x35 Office Coordinator Publications, advertising x23 Rentals x38 Rust Sanctuary Volunteers x20 Susanne Ortmann, NOVA Programs Contributions x31 Manager; Ellen McDougall, Special Events x12 Environmental Educator Rust Sanctuary 703-669-0000 VolunteerS Mitch Greene; Volunteer Coordinator E-mail unusual bird sightings to [email protected] WOODEND RESTORATION Alison Pearce, Director of Restoration Water Quality Programs Cathy Wiss Rentals Beatriz Engel SAVE THE DATE From the Director Wildlife recovery nationwide is mirrored here at our own headquarters as we roll out our Nature for All project. Nature for Nature for Whom? Nature for All! All will restore the habitats of our beloved Woodend Sanctuary This year marks the 100th Anniversary to bring back plant, insect, bird and amphibian biodiversity. of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Fittingly, Nature for All will provide a warmer, more inclusive welcome it’s also the year that Audubon Naturalist that invites all people in our region to experience the benefits Society hosted a meeting of Independent of nature. The subject of diversity, equity, accessibility and Audubon Societies from across the inclusion ran through all conversations during the final days of country. We gather with our counterparts the Independent Audubon meeting. We grappled with questions to trade stories of successes and frustrations and learn from of how to break down barriers that prevent people from enjoying one another how best to strengthen the environmental those fundamental, healing connections with nature that are so movement nationwide. Throughout our history, ANS has led essential for quality of life. discourse about the intersection of humans and nature. Our My fellow Executive Directors and I all committed to taking Independent Audubon meeting was no exception. We seized steps to increasing Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion the opportunity to bring that discourse to Capitol Hill and lobby (DEAI) in our organizations – from hiring, to Board recruitment, for full enforcement of environmental protections in our nation, to programming and partnerships and nature interpretation. including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the federal law that Just this week, ANS’s own Programs Committee made plans to Audubon Societies everywhere fought to pass a century ago. launch a DEAI task force to define what those inclusion terms Just days before the Trump administration released its poorly mean to the mission work of ANS. imagined budget that guts the Chesapeake Bay Program and Through Nature for All, ANS will continue to demonstrate strips funding for the Environmental Protection Agency, my meaningful ways for all of us to respond to human-driven change colleagues and I walked the halls of Congress fiercely supporting while preserving and restoring as biodiversity. Through Nature environmental protection and full funding for conservation for All, we will inspire people to take action in their daily lives programs and agencies. We walked five miles back and forth to support the natural world. Together, we will nurture a new to the House and Senate. Our lead issue was advocating for generation of conservationists who someday will bring their passage of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA). This environmental ethic to Capitol Hill. Our region and our planet act would redirect royalties from existing mining and drilling depend on humans making new choices, and ANS will serve on public lands, and send that money back to the states for a leading role in convening thought leaders who will influence 3 implementation of Wildlife Recovery programs. Please write or decision makers and future generations to make positive call your Senators and Representatives and let them know that changes in support of nature in our region and our nation. you also support RAWA. We have high hopes for this to be – stop Find your place in the Nature for All project by signing up at the presses - a bipartisan bill! anshome.org/volunteer.

STAFF UPDATES: We are pleased to welcome Mitch Greene as Volunteer Coordinator. He is a graduate of Naturalist Quarterly Expands to the 2017 MD Master Naturalist Program, operated a Personal Chef Service business for a decade, served Give You More for eight years as a U.S. Naval Officer, and studied The Naturalist Quarterly has more to give you! We’ve added physics at the U.S. Naval Academy. Amy Ritsko-Warren eight more pages so that we can give you more stories, news, is our new Director of Operations. A camp parent since and photos – especially nature photos -- and we’re expanding 2014, she comes to us from the Greater Capital Area our features section to include children in nature. We’re sharing Association of REALTORS, where she served as Chief more because there’s so much good stuff going on in the Operating Officer. At ANS, Amy is working to implement natural world – alongside the bad -- and we want to keep you office, building, and work flow system efficiencies and alerted to the emerging and persistent challenges and threats improvements. With a background in marketing, she is we face. also working with the ANS Shop and Woodend’s rental manager to grow revenue. We welcome Ben Israel as So, drop us a line and let us know what you think. Email our first StaffV ideographer/Photographer. Ben runs his [email protected] with the Subject Line “More NQ.” own videography company, Color School Films, and And while you’re at it, email your best high-resolution (500KB or previously worked for the national Brady Campaign to more) nature photos to [email protected], with your name, Prevent Gun Violence as a videographer for documentary the name of the flora or fauna, the date your photo was taken purposes, conferences, fundraising galas, and public and location. Let us know, also, if you’re an ANS member. You rallies. Vince Robinson is our Webmaster and first may see your photo in the next Naturalist Quarterly, eNews, Social Media Manager. Vince has a BA in Journalism (Broadcast) from Indiana University, Bloomington and website, or other ANS platforms! and has worked as a television news reporter, news Thank you for allowing us to give you a little more, and feel free director, communications manager, graphic designer, to spread the word! webmaster and social media manager. -ANS 4 AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY FEATURE

Photo of red-shouldered hawk at Woodend by Gregg Petersen this year. We arealsodesigninga smaller raingardenalongthedriveway andwilladdasecond boundary an enormousraingardenatournorth yards andRock Creek, ANS installed from Woodend intoourneighbors’ To addressrunoff thatwas flowing a deeply-eroded stormwater gully. Woodend’s smallstreamhasbecome neighborhood changed water flow, and The increaseinpavement inour many plantandanimalspecies. hassufferedsanctuary thelossof Woodend. create athrivingnatural oasishereat input, we have settowork on plansto for ourmembers. Thanks toyour restorationisthetoppriority habitat Sanctuary, surveys clearlyshowed that planning processfor Woodend Nature we agree100%! Duringourmaster Y Over thepast50years, our Natural OasisatWoodend Nature forAll-CreatingaThriving ou spoke, we heardyou, and

has dramatically increased. Deer will has dramaticallyincreased.Deerwill primarily becausethedeerpopulation precipitously inrecentdecades, into Rock Creek. and furtherreducesedimentflushing wildlife recharge habitat, groundwater, the conditionofourpond,create heal erodedstreambanks,improve stream restorationprojectthatwill Local forest health hasdeclined Thanks toourdedicated surprising allthe experts. to re-enterthesanctuary, several deerhave beenable Woodend. Despitethefence, a fence around33acresof salamanders, we have erected amphibians, like marbled bees, smallmammals,and nesting birds,butterflies, wildlife, includingground- for to restorehabitat other decaying deerdamageand of afuture forest. existence threatening thevery of Woodend’s treeseedlings, the deerhave eatenalmostall wildlife. Morealarmingstill, provide little supportfor do notshare” becausethey invasive plants “friends that Our preschoolers callthese become dominantat Woodend. has allowed exotic weeds to especially young seedlings. This dine onnative plantsfirst, eat mostanything,butthey by AlisonPearce,DirectorofRestoration In aneffort toreverse the at https://anshome.org/plant-a-tree. team atwww.anshome.org/volunteer. hope you’ll getinvolved! andprotect nature.understand We to that willinspireourcommunity and interpretive signsandinformation accessible trail,anature play space, project thatwillincludeawheelchair- why we arelaunching ourNature for All an oasisfor peopleandwildlife. That is and we want ourheadquarterstobe in nature for isimportant everyone, larger revitalizationof Woodend. Time restorationisjustapartofour habitat earnest by fall of2018. to beginrestorationplantingsin Directors inJune. We aredetermined recommendations toourBoard of Panel Advisory willpresenttheir out of Woodend. This new Restoration recommend solutionsfor keeping deer problemsand us solve deerre-entry deer managementexperts tohelp term, ANS hasconvened apanelof power inthenear torestore habitat ensure thatwe doeverythinginour are usingtomonitorthesanctuary. To loan of15 wildlife camerasthatwe return, thankstothedonation and sanctuary. crossed!) thereare nodeeronthe sanctuary. As ofthiswriting(fingers to gentlymove thedeeroff the volunteers, we have beenable Donate a tree for Woodend restoration Sign uptobeonourrestoration And thegreatnews isthatour But we arewatchful for their

Photo of false sunflower by Mary Ann Daly

FEATURE 5 SPRING 2018 Photo of marbled salamander by Greg Schechter, Wikimedia Commons Commons Wikimedia Schechter, Greg by salamander marbled of Photo continued on page 6 ). next100coalition.org Conservation as we perceive it is dead. Conservation perceive as we limited within Our perception of conservation is often the to make fails concept of conservationThis often Next 100 Coalition Next Keystone Director, Policy Bryan, Senior By Kevin Center boundaries of national parks and monuments. We envision envision We boundaries of national parks and monuments. reared against colorful sunsets or towering lush forests from the cores where almost places, away mountains off in far 80 percent of our population lives. beauty around us.connection between people and the natural from marginalized does not include youth concept often This historic trails to off concept seldom veers This communities. outh Foundation and the Hispanic Access Foundation are creating internship opportunities for youth of color, of color, youth for are creating internship opportunities Foundation Access and the Hispanic outh Foundation Y In the next 100 years, the conservation community must include a workforce that reflects the growing diversity of our the growing the conservation that reflects years, community must include a workforce 100 In the next for a critical voice Coalition is providing 100 Next The us. before is the challenge conservation the new movement Forging Coalition members such as Latino Outdoors are encouraging residents to find their place in nature. Groups like the Groups like as Latino Outdoors are encouraging residents to find their place in nature. Coalition members such connect our common histories, cultures and experiences. connect our common histories, cultures of conservation will increase accessThe future nation, both in rank-and-file positions and throughout leadership ranks. public lands, state parks, and city federal open our communities, to enjoy from marginalized people, especially those for our experiences of our people, and respect and uplift and culture And it will create spaces that reflect the diverse spaces. ( Coalition 100 is the vision of the Next This America. in experience collective candidates to serve pool of prepared diverse as the next and creating a more culturally experience work valuable providing initiated have and California Coalition partners in Colorado, Nevada, in the conservation sector. generation of professionals under the same principles. organizations working group of local their own an equitable, conservation to shape inclusive and public lands agenda. effort us and our allies in our Join that effort. Greening by Alison Pearce, Director of Restoration Pearce, by Alison 6 AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY should, becausewethataccesstonature understand changes lives. are aboutthevaluenature. ofexperiencing andconserving We cancollectively enablelifelong connectionstonature, and welcoming. universal designtomake itsenvironments, especiallythoseincludedinthenew Woodend restorationplan,more include a3Dmodelofananimal. audio descriptionsofkey visualelements,atext alternative for peoplewithhearingloss,ortrailinterpretive signsthat to make iteasier, healthier, andfriendlierfor peopletonavigate spacesandengage.For afacilitycouldinclude instance, broadly aboutemploying universal designtomeettheneedsofawiderangepeople. The goalofuniversal designis connecting elementsofaplaywithwheelchair areaorapicnictable Butwe space,isvital. shouldalsothinkmore effortless accesstotheInstitution’s programs,collectionsandfacilities. Smithsonian inmakingallvisitorsfeel welcome by providing integrated, for visitorstotheSmithsonian. The missionofmy office istosupportthe injured my spinalcord.Inow useawheelchair. professional for responsibility me. When Iwas 16, Iwas inacaraccidentthat Smithsonian By BethZiebarth, ANS BoardMemberandDirectorof Access Accessibility isaPriority on thePath toNature For All From my shorttimewith ANS asaboardmember, Iknow how passionate theboard,staff, members, andvolunteers Because peoplewithdisabilitiesarepartof Woodend’s diverse audience, modelsand ANS isusingaccessibility goals,suchMeeting accessibility asacontinuousunobstructed path • • • • Some ofthefacts thatdrive my work are: As anadult,I’ve ofmy spentthemajority careerinmuseumaccessibility Accessibility for peoplewithdisabilitiesisbothapersonalinterestand a Accessibility isanorganizationalasset. policy environments. interaction withphysical, communication,information, socialand diagnoses. A personismoreorlessdisabledbasedontheir the barriers apersonencountersinsociety, ratherthanamedical The World HealthOrganization’s definitionofdisability focuseson disabilities. of 18 have while50%ofadultsover adisability theageof65have increasewithage;8%ofchildrenRates ofdisability undertheage One infive Americanshasadisability.

Photo of bloodroot by Mary Ann Daly Children and Nature

Nature is one Constant Thrill Ride out tagging pollutants and transforming them into trees. The excitement was palpable. One girl exclaimed, ”Wow! I am for Unplug and Play Students learning so much,” as we journeyed through a lesson about By Serenella Linares the atmosphere and how solar energy gets trapped as heat close to the Earth’s surface. I have the best job in the world! Another student jumped up to ask with a big smile: “Could Almost every day I have the opportunity to interact with we please plant trees?” children from a wide variety of backgrounds and ages. These children melt my heart with their bright eyes and expressions It is a great joy to see how programs like these allow us to of wonder at the first touch of a bird’s feathers, or a mushroom touch the lives of children of diverse backgrounds, expose emerging gently out of the ground. them to nature activities, and demonstrate that science can be as thrilling as video games. I can almost feel their little hearts warming up to a new world of discovery, as they learn about, for instance, how trees grow and connect with other creatures right under their little feet.

One of the most rewarding experiences is the Unplug and Play program at Rolling Terrace Elementary School. During the past few weeks, students from Rolling Terrace have been learning about the environment, human impacts, and how can we improve the environment for all. We have explored topics related to waste disposal, water quality, air pollution, and the last one will be about energy. We watched a video about pollution, learned about greenhouse gases, and played a game called Air Cleaners. 7 For the purpose of the game, one child is the factory and has the task of signaling kids representing pollutants to run out to the field. Then, another student, our Super Naturalist, goes

Virginia Naturally Award Goes to Algonkian Elementary On February 2, 2018, ANS’s Ellen McDougall, Environmental Educator (pictured top right), presented the Virginia Naturally Recognition Year 1 Plaque to Algonkian Elementary in Sterling, VA. Algonkian is in its 2nd year as a GreenKids School. In addition to the teachers presenting the GreenKids lessons, students and staff have installed waystations and pollinator gardens, and established a meadow to further improve the riparian buffer along Horsepen Run (which empties directly into the Potomac River). Algonkian was also recognized by ANS for creating a Natural Wildlife Sanctuary on school grounds. Elaine Layman, Supervisor of Elementary SPRING 2018 Education for Loudoun County Public Schools, attended to help the school celebrate. Congratulations to Algonkian students and staff! Learn more about VA GreenKids at anshome.org. Photo of bloodroot by MaryAnn Daly Photo of bloodroot by

facebook.com/audubonnaturalistsociety 8 AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY CONSERVATION By ElizaCava,Directorofonservation Policy andAdvocacy News Naturalist Quarterly. bill! We’re hopingfor success—you’ll readaboutitinthenext and travelled to Annapolis toRally who have madephonecalls,sentpostcards(seephotobelow), this session.Many thankstothe ANS membersandfriends Conservation Act by passingHouseBill766/Senate Bill610 ANS isworking withastatewidecoalitiontoimprove theForest average. Few, ifany, acresarereplanted. builders have cutdown morethan40percentoftheforests, on development pressureisintenseandforests areconsiderable, clearance duringsomedevelopment, butinareaswhere best forests ondevelopment sites. The law hasslowed forest from over-development bythe requiringbuilderstopreserve a 24-year-old law, Maryland issupposedtoprotectforests More Forest Trees Please!:Maryland's Conservation Act, Maryland for our Action Alert listatanshome.org/sign-up-for-ans- Conservation Interested ingetting involved? Make sure you signup action-alerts/ andcheck outour blog at conservationblog.anshome.org. Y our Reps insupportofthe cleanstreams.anshome.org/tag/Spring18NQ. and getuptodateonwhat’s happeningtoday, at http:// oftheseconversations,our deepdive intothepasthistory Who pays for thecostofnew infrastructure? Read moreabout continue today: How dowe cleanupourrivers andstreams? now…right? Notreally. The argumentsandcivicconversations duringtheearly-mid 1900s.underwent Those days areover suffered mightilyfromthevast growthanditssuburbs thecity into existence meantthattherivers andstreamsofourregion when unregulateddumpingandasewer networkstillcoming Those were thebadolddays before theClean Water Act, the 20thcentury? The oneintheimagebelow isfrom1938. Do you rememberthese Washington Post headlines from Pollutant.” “Potomac CleanupNeedsMoreCash.” to cleanupstreams.” “Silt, NotSewage, Held Worst River “Potomac FilthBlightsa World Mecca.” “$6 millionasked Who Pays to CleanupPollution? “DisgustingPotomac.” D.C. April 12 whenScott gives Café! arecapattheConservation on theSierra Club’s blogathttp://bit.ly/2E5qLMo, orjoinuson challenges inourregion.Missedtheevent? Read therecap on thePotomac River Basin spoke aboutopportunities and Parks, Commission County andtheInterstate Montgomery Panelists from Commission, Washington SuburbanSanitary ANS Board President Scott Fosler gave thekeynote address. to hostaforum ondrinkingwater inthe Washington Region. Group, County Sierra Club/Montgomery including theMaryland In December, ANS partneredwithmany localorganizations, Do You Know Where Your Drinking Water ComesFrom? Conservation Conservation

The Year of the Anacostia: In September, the DC Council Regional introduced a resolution declaring 2018 “the Year of the Victory! On December 20, 2017, the regional Transportation Anacostia.” ANS is excited to participate in the educational and Planning Board resoundingly voted in support of five initiatives conservation activities around the Anacostia this year, including to address long-term regional transportation needs: The outer continuing to lead Creek Critters programs throughout the beltway, including a new Potomac bridge crossing, was NOT one watershed and continue our support of the Festival del Rio! We of the initiatives advanced. The new bridge’s omission from the hope to see you as we’re out and about in the watershed. long-term plan makes it significantly less likely to occur. Thank you to all members who spoke out or provided resources Virginia to oppose this threat to our drinking water. The toll lane initiative On January 25, ANS submitted public testimony at the does include an expansion of the existing American Legion Fairfax County Planning Commission’s Public Hearing on Bridge over the Potomac, and ANS will remain vigilant, providing the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment for the additional analysis, suggestions and opportunities to comment, EMBARK redevelopment proposal for Rt.1/Richmond Highway. so that threats to our water are minimized. – by Elyzabeth Testimony ran into the wee hours of the morning with a Earnley, ANS Member & Volunteer. dozen dedicated speakers waiting over 5 hours to provide statements. ANS NoVA Advocacy Manager spoke at 1 am! We spoke in support of green infrastructure and green design, better stormwater management, and access to workforce and affordable housing along the corridor as it develops. We also highlighted the critical importance of protecting Huntley Meadows and its tributaries. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the amendment on March 20 at 4:00 pm. -- by Monica 9 Billger, ANS NoVA Advocacy Manager.

Su Vecindario Su Salud/Your Neighborhood Your Health Sunday, March 18 (3:15-4:15 pm, después de 2 pm misa en español). Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexan- dria, VA 22309 Una conversación sobre el cuidado de la creación y cómo se relaciona con la naturaleza en su vecindario y su salud. A conversation about Caring for Creation and how it relates to nature in your neighborhood and your health. Email [email protected] to RSVP.

Participants on a Richmond Highway/Rt.1 Corridor watershed walk on February 24 learned about where the rain goes as they explored part of the Little Hunting Creek watershed with NoVa Advocacy Manager Monica Billger and partners at the Coalition for Smarter Growth. From unsightly litter to stormwater

pollution to access to green space and affordable housing, SPRING 2018 neighbors and young people joined their District Supervisor and county environment staff to learn and share their thoughts on future redevelopment. At the site shown in this photo, the EMBARK redevelopment project plans a future bridge expansion over Little Hunting Creek. Come to our Virginia advocacy events to learn more! 10

AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS our localstreamsthisspring! post events asthey arescheduled. Hopetoseeyou atoneof Keep aneye onthe EventsANS Conservation calendar. We’ll several new macroinvertebrate photos. by choosing “not reportingonactual critters.” youdata, have your theoptionoftagging reportasatrialrun If you’d like tocheck outtheappwithoutsubmitting real critter listwithoutassessingwater quality. pond, lake orotherstillwater environments, you’ll generatea stream healthbasedonyour findings.If you are working ina river orothermoving water, you’ll generateareporttoassess moving water orstillwater. Ifyou areworking inastream, Y upgrade thefreeapp(iOSversion 4.1, Android version 4.0). Please visitthe Apple App StoreorGooglePlay todownload or The latestupdatestoCreekCritters have beenreleased. Creek Critters –New Release! • • • Upcoming events: org/conservation-cafe. from 7-8:30 pm.Seeline-upandregister at www.anshome. Program.Conservation All programsareon Thursday evenings topics. onavarietyofnature inspiring presentations conservation Join usat Woodend for coffee anddessertwhileenjoying support ANS! Enjoy afunevening,topics,and learnaboutconservation Conservation Cafés ou cannow choose whetheryou areidentifyingcritters in Conservation Change: Lessons fromtheNewsroom.” Graphic Editor: “Using Visuals to Tell ofClimate theStory June 7: NadjaPopovich, New Restoration Project.” award-winning Huntley Meadows Park Wetland Meadows Park: “What iswildlife tellingus? The May 3:.Cathy Ledec, President ofFriends ofHuntley Water for the Washington Region.” environmental advocate: “Assuring Safe and Affordable government County memberand longtime Montgomery April 12:Scott Fosler, ANS Board President and Y our $10 registrationfee goestosupportour ANS YorkClimate Team Times Y ou’ll alsosee and halfwillsupport ANS Conservation. Climate Action Networktofundtheirwork to#KeepWinterCold, team ANS!Halfthemoney we raisedgoestotheChesapeake (staff) wholeapedintothePotomac toraise $4,868for inJanuary (staff), Steve Ollis, David Sward, ElizaCava (staff), andNoraKelly THANK YOU! Tuesday, April 24(6:30-8:30 pm)$15/$20 writing commentletters andtestimony Advocacy 201: Talking withdecision-makers, raise your voice for localconservation. skills canapplytoany environmentalissue--learnhow you can BruceConsultant Gilmore. The focus isoncleanwater butthe welcome. Led byDirectorElizaCava Conservation andPolicy environmental advocacy &watershed stewardship! All are empowering workshop at Woodend for anintroductionto Join Audubon Naturalist Society’s experts for afunand Tuesday, March 20(10 am-2:30pm)$20/$30 Watershed Advocacy &Stewardship 101 Woodend Sanctuary, ChevyChase, MD Prices listed below are for members/nonmembers training Learn more andregister atwww.anshome.org/ Upcoming Advocacy Workshops images andsocialmediatoamplifyyour message! public, anddecision-makers. group tomaximize your communicationwithmembers,the Network) andshow you how you canuseitfor your grassroots organizing andcommunicationtoolthat ANS uses(Action Caroline Brewer, thisworkshop willintroduceyou tothe Led by ElizaCava andCommunications&Marketing Director Thursday, May24(6:30-8:30pm)$15/$20 for organizing Advocacy 202: Using online tools and social media Cava andBruce Gilmore. via role-play andskill-buildingpracticesessions.Led by Eliza learn how togodeeperonsomekey advocacy skills. We’ll learn If you’ve attended our101 workshop (orifyou haven’t!), come Thanks toamazing teammembersSteven Pearce Y ou willalsolearnhow touse

CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS 11 SPRING 2018 The Naturalist Shop will be open at Naturalist The during summer 8 am on Mondays check-in, for wait While you camp. any our shop for can peruse you or bottles water items like forgotten or gift up a nature sunscreen or pick birdseed. Shop Hours during during Hours Shop Camp Summer Summer is almost here!! If you are still almost here!! If you Summer is to child to send your camps looking for is a list of the Below can help. then we open spaces. camps that still have AM, Feature PM – Creature Pre-K/K Day, Full Roam Things Wild Where the Day Bugs Galore 2 Full Wild at Heart, Fiesta – 1st/2nd grade Aquaticas, Litter de Plantas, Aventuras Critters – Camp Cuisine, Rock grade 3rd/4th and Divers Planet Pals, Creek Critters, Camp, Insectigations, Dabblers, Bat Slither and Slime Reptiles, Radical Raptor Table, to – Farm 5th/6th grade Audubon Engineers, Nature Rapture, Wide Web, Wood Rocks, Ethnobotany, Making Quest, Jewelry Bay – Beginning 7th/8th/9th grade Backpacking – Conservation Corps 9th/10th/11th Mountain Advanced (earn 30 SSL hours), Outpost your something for looking for Are you teenager to do this summer? Sign Training Naturalist Teen our them up for long program It is a three-week Program! in our will volunteer child where your summer camp plus get hands-on lessons and restoration work, history, in natural outdoor group leadership skills all while SSL hours! earning 100 all camps at Please register online for www.anshome.org/summer-camps. Questions about registration? Call Pam or email pam.oves@ x16 at 301-652-9188 anshome.org. Summer Camp Spots Spots Camp Summer Available! Still

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AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY anshome.org/adultss Woodend Sanctuary. Fieldtripsarereached by private vehicle orcarpool. learn aboutourarea’s natural history. All programsareledby experienced naturalists. Lectures areheldat These programsoffer nature novices andexperienced naturalists alike anarray ofopportunities toexplore and performance ofthisseasonaldrama. County,Montgomery we’ll hopeto belucky enoughtocatch a Onthisfieldprogramtoanaturalwings whistling. areainupper plummets back toearthinaseriesofzigzagmovements, twittering, itcircles,then accompaniment ofaconstant male woodcock atdusk. ascendshighinthesky To the dance.” Announcing itspresence with nasal “peents”, the the matingdisplay ofthe American Woodcock asa “sky In hisSandCounty Almanac, Aldo Leopold described $35 $25;nonmembers Members Leader: StephanieMason Saturday, March 10 (5:15-7:15 pm) Woodcock Watch birds, butterflies, reptilesandamphibians,mammals. in theplantworld andamongstallmannerofwildlife, including April andMay, we’ll enjoy spring’s greatburstofnew life, both February, andcelebratethefirstsignsofspringinMarch. In ofaround 4miles. a total We’ll experience thewinterworld in We’ll retraceourstepsalongtheCanalback toCarderock for from theCarderock Recreation Area upriver to Widewater. for spring”hikes willreturn each monthtoastretch oftowpath upland rocky woods torich floodplain forests. Our “searching the Potomac River’s C&OCanalanditsvariedfrom habitats, continues ourseriesofbroad-basednature explorations along Followingmountains. thisadmonition,ourSeniorNaturalist ahundred timesthanbymountain climbingahundreddifferent advised: There ismoretobelearnedby climbingthesame An elderofaNative American tribefromthePacific Northwest Each $48 walk$34;nonmembers members Leader: StephanieMason Section D:May4(9:30am-3pm) Section C: April 6(9:30am-3pm) Section B:March 9(10 am-3pm) Fridays at Carderock Adult Programs • • • • ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ADULT PROGRAMS Questions? Call Pam at 301-652-9188x16or email [email protected]. time you registerfor aprogram. Want tobecome anANSmemberandgettherate? Join at thesame All changes/cancellations/transfers must behandled through the EEoffice. Visit www.ANShome.org/adults. Wild places are closer than you think. you than closer are places Wild Geology at theNational Zoo weather andground conditions. of most ANS fieldtrips.Hikes may bemodifieddependingon persons whowant tomove farther and abitfaster thanthepace This hike isdesignedtooffer experience anatural for history Point ofRocks totheMonocacy Aqueduct nearDickerson, MD. hike follows thehistoric C&OCanaltowpath downstream from All thewhile,we’ll besearching forOur theearlysignsofSpring. birds andotherwildlife, whilepracticing ourwinterbotanyskills. this hike alonglocalwaterways. We’ll search for over-wintering time exploring nature AND getmoreexercise by signingupfor Take on two ofyour New $52 $38;nonmembers Members StephanieMasonandCathyLeaders: Stragar MD (5.6mi) Sunday, March 11 Potomac (full-dayhike) River, Winter Hike Along theRiver usual “naturalist’sshuffle.” rather The walk willbeneitherrocky normuddy, butsomepartswillbe to Rock CreektoKlingleRoad andthenback point. toourstarting loop ofpaved trailsfromtheZooentranceatConnecticut Avenue examine avarietyofoutcropsonhike ofabout2miles,usinga fault zone bearwitnesstothisancientgeologiccollision. We will Creek Park, seafloorsedimentsandalarge metamorphosed America. thegroundsofNationalZooandnearbyWithin Rock with thegrowing continentthatwould eventually becomeNorth About 480millionyears ago,anarcofoceanicvolcanoes merged $36 $26;nonmembers Members Leader: Joe Marx Saturday, March 10 (1-4 pm) steep. The pacesetongeologyfieldtripsis faster thanour Y ear’s resolutionsatonce:spendmore

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AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY anshome.org/adultss Entire series$113/$158 Each $35 walk$25;nonmembers members Leader: StephanieMason Section E:May23- Section D:May9-Riley’s Lock Section C: April 25-Swain’s Lock Section B: April 11 - Widewater Section A: March 28-Carderock Wednesdays (10 am-12:30 pm) Spring Saunters Along theCanal slippery thistimeofyear.slippery natural surface trails,which arelikely tobe muddyandpossibly include someuphill/downhill (steepestonwalks A andB)on National Arboretum intheDistrictofColumbia.Allourtrips woods green,we’ll stand explore theFern Valley sectionofthe County. As thepulseof spring change slows down andthe explore woods neartheHawlings River inmid-Montgomery Beltway nearGreatFalls, VA. Onournext expedition, we’ll bottomland forest alongthePotomac River, justoutsidethe and amphibians.Ourfirstdestinationvisitsbothupland and seasonalwildlife activity, includingbirds,butterflies, walk between2-3milesinasearch for springwildflowers explorations ofclose-by parksrich innatural history. We’ll Join ourSeniorNaturalist for thesebroad-basednature A: March 31-Scott’s Run NaturePreserve, Saturdays (8am-12:30 pm) Spring intheParks surface trailsonaroughly2-milewalk. this hike over someuneven, rocky andlikely muddynatural Bloodroot. OurfieldStudies Springflower IDinstructor leads EarlySaxifrage,SpringBeauty,as HarbingerofSpring, and buds, and(fingerscrossed)unfolding flowers ofspeciessuch outside theBeltway. We’ll lookfor thegreeningleaves, swelling along thePotomac River nearCarderock Recreation Area, just signs ofspringwildflowers inthe woods andbottomlands Beat thewinterbluesby joiningthissearch for theearliest $36 $26;nonmembers Members Leader: SujataRoy F Early Spring Wildflower Hike Entire series: $76; $103 nonmembers Each $38 walk$28;nonmembers members Leader: StephanieMason C: May12 -National Arboretum, DC B: April 21-Rachel Park, Carson MD riday, March 30(9am-1pm) Violettes Lock

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Mar 8 6:30 pm Macro ID Review & Quiz 28 Apr 17 9 am Early Spring Wildflower Hike Y 18

Mar 9 10 am Fridays at Carderock B Y 16 Apr 18 10 am Native Plant Gardening for Homeowners Y 22

Mar 10 8 am Beginner Bird Walk at Woodend 22 “ 7 pm Stream Ecology begins Y 30

“ “ Patuxent River Park bird walk 29 Apr 19 6 pm Butterflies of Spring begins Y 31

“ 9:30 am Macro ID Review & Quiz 28 Apr 20 6:45 pm Evening on the Canal Y

“ 1 pm Geology at the National Zoo Y 16 Apr 21 8 am Beginner Bird Walk at Woodend 22

“ 4 pm Campfire and Craft Y 13 “ “ Spring in the Parks B Y 18

“ 5:15 pm Woodcock Watch Y 16 “ 9 am River Herring Return to Rock Creek 22

Mar 11 full day Winter Hike Along the River Y 16 “ 4:30 pm Spring in Your Step 22

Mar 13 4:30 pm Riley’s Lock and Hughes Hollow bird walk 29 Apr 22 7 am Wheaton Regional Park bird walk 29

Mar 15 4:30 pm Riley’s Lock and Hughes Hollow bird walk 29 “ 8 am Earth Day Along the River Y

“ 7 pm Healthy Stream Biology B Y 28 Apr 24 6:30 pm Advocacy 201 Y 10

“ “ How Geology Affects Plants 17 Apr 25 7:30 am Woodbridge/Occoquan Bay bird walk 29

Mar 17 full day Late Winter Birding in Howard County Y 17 “ 10 am Spring Saunter Along the Canal C Y 18

“ 8 am Natural Heritage Weekend: Chincoteague Y 17 Apr 26 7:30 pm Smitten by Frogs Y 23

“ “ Beginner Bird Walk at Woodend 17 Apr 27 8:45 am DCPS School’s Out Camp Y 13

“ 9 am Urban Watershed Restoration Challenges Apr 28 8 am Beginner Bird Walk at Woodend 22

“ 9:30 am Field Workshop: Ten Mile Creek Y 28 “ 9 am Project WILD (Educator Workshop) Y 14

“ 12 pm Geology of Holmes Run Gorge Y Apr 29 7 am Spring Early Birds C Y 18

Mar 18 2 pm Equinox Hike at Governor’s Bridge Y 17 May 2 10:30 am It’s May - and All is Abloom Y 23

“ 3:15 pm Your Neighborhood Your Health 9 May 3 7 pm Conservation Cafe Y 10

Mar 20 10 am Watershed Advocacy & Stewardship 101 Y 10 May 4 10 am Fridays at Carderock Y 16

Mar 22 7:30 pm Beginning Birding Y 17 May 5 7 am Spring Early Birds D Y 18

Mar 24 8 am Beginner Bird Walk at Woodend 22 “ 8 am Beginner Bird Walk at Woodend 22

Mar 26 8:45 am Spring Break Camp Y 12 “ 8:30 am Geology of TR Island Y 23

Mar 28 7:30 am Woodbridge/Occoquan Bay bird walk 29 “ 9 am Weekend Walk in the Woods 12

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May 11 May 8:30 am 8:30 Spring on Wheels Along the Potomac the Along Wheels on Spring 23 Y “ 8 am 8 Beginner Bird Walk at Woodend at Walk Bird Beginner 22

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AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY anshome.org/adultss walk between Violettes andRiley’s Locks alongtheC&OCanal. will spillsomeoftheirsecretsinaroughly1.5-mile roundtrip shut outby theunfolding forest canopy. OurSeniorNaturalist fruiting cycles before thebriefwindow ofspringsunlightgets Dutchman’s Breeches racetocompletetheirflowering and Coping withcoldtemperatures, speciessuch as Trout Lilyand strategiesofourregion’ssurvival short-lived springwildflowers. They’re lovely beliesthescrappy, tobehold.Buttheirbeauty $35 $25;nonmembers Members Leader: StephanieMason Sunday, April 15 (2-4:30pm) Wildflowers The SecretLives of Spring and othernocturnal animals. hooting Barred ofthese Owls whilediscussingtheadaptations way tothedarknessofnight,we’ll listenfor callingfrogsand We’ll watch for wildlife gives asthesunsets,andtwilight on thisstrollfromPennyfield Lock uptheC&O Canal towpath. Early springevenings canbealive withwildlife asyou’ll discover $35 $25;nonmembers Members Leader: StephanieMason F Evening on theCanal of plantsnative tothemid-Atlantic. resources for broadeningone’s knowledge andunderstanding to popularnon-native speciessuch asEnglishivy, aswell as local ecosystems, andmore. We’ll discussnative alternatives insects, includingpollinators;reducednegative impacton maintenance; morevalue tonative birds,butterflies andother values ofgardeningwithnative plantspecies,including:lower the gardenanditseducationalfocus. Findoutmoreaboutthe Naturalist Shop,withourSeniorNaturalist whohelpeddevelop Explore theBlairNative PlantGarden,locatedjustoutsidethe Each $35 walk$25;nonmembers members Leader: StephanieMason Summer Walk: Thursday, July 26(10 am-Noon) Spring Walk: Wednesday, April 18 (10 am-Noon) Homeowners Native Plant Gardeningfor riday, April 20(6:45-8:45pm) to be taken offto betaken ourmailing list. and ask If so,[email protected] online andreducepaperuse andprintingcosts? Do youwant toreadyourNaturalistQuarterly the Woodley Park/National Zoo/Adams MorganStation. Meet attheCleveland Park MetroStation. The walk willendat Mill, thenwalk southonthehiker/biker pathtotheNationalZoo. migration toRock Creek. We willvisitthefishladderat Peirce the spawning run anddiscussopportunities for restoringfish herring.” Onour21st(!)annualherring walk, we hopetoview quicksilver legionsof Alosa pseudoharengus,thecommonriver unappreciated, ever thanthe swungthroughthiscapital river herring inBay Country: “No finerparade,oronemore Tom HortondescribestheannualRock Creekmigrationof F NealFitzpatrickLeaders: andBill Yeaman Saturday, April 21(9am-1pm) Creek River Herring Return toRock trip walk isroughly2.5miles. surface river trailismostlylevel, butcouldbemuddy. Ourround- activity, includingbirds,butterflies, andamphibians. The natural for springwildflowers, bloomingtrees,andearlyspringwildlife above GreatFalls, MD. OurSeniorNaturalist leadsthissearch life inthebottomland woods alongthePotomac River just Join thisEarthDay exploration oftheseason’s greatburstof $38 $28;nonmembers Members Leader: StephanieMason Sunday, April 22(8am-12:30 pm) Earth Day Along theRiver participants. This walk isaimedatbeginningbirders. migrants such asBaltimore andOrchard Orioles.Limitedto12 for birdssuch asBelted Kingfisherand Bald Eagleas well as Regional Park, withviews ofLake Seneca. We’ll lookandlisten stroll onthepaved Black HillHiker/Biker Trail inBlack Hill a rewarding timetobirdwatch aswell. Join usona2-3mile The earlybirdmay gettheworm, butlateafternoon canbe F PamLeaders: andChrisOves Saturday, April 21(4:30-6:30pm) Spring inYour Step ree, butregistrationrequired. ree, butregistrationrequired. use ours. Registeruse ours. atwww.anshome.org/adults. or Naturalist Shopparkinglot. Bringbinoculars Weekly walks March-June. Meetatthe Audubon Saturdays, 8-9a.m.at Woodend Fre e Beginner’s Bird Walks

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FREE anshome.org/adults 23 SPRING 2018 This ANS service offers ANS service offers This of sightings weekly reports of rare or notable birds. Email voice@ANShome. ANShome.org/ org or visit voice. riday, May 11 (8:30 am-3 pm) 11 May riday, At 3,700 acres, Little Bennett Regional Park near Clarksburg, Park Regional Bennett At 3,700 acres, Little in plant can still get lost. Its richness park where you is a MD, forest, habitats, mature diversity is due to its many including forest. On this and floodplain wetland meadow, thicket, shrub ecologist forest of around 3 miles, Montgomeryhike County’s plant communities habitats’ of these to many will introduce you Expect some uphill and in their glorious spring flush of growth. be muddy may trails which surface on natural walking downhill and/or slippery. the Wheels Along on Spring Potomac F Stephanie Mason Leader: Members $34; nonmembers $48 is River along the Potomac and the towpath Spring has sprung experience the one of the finest places in the DC-metro area to more territory and visit more In order to cover richness. season’s Lock from Swain’s the stretch to explore use bikes habitats, we’ll dismount often We’ll mile round-trip ride. a 12.3 Lock, to Riley’s and other insects, and butterflies spring wildflowers, to look for and ear an eye reptiles and amphibians, all the while keeping Bring bird activity. spring migrants and other breeding open for bike. own your Spring Warbler Walk Warbler Spring am) May 6 (7-11 Sunday, Hilton Leaders:Rob Shannon and Lisa Members nonmembers $26; $36 pass through the mid-Atlantic of warblers More than 30 species finding and properly identifying during spring migration—but Our leaders, can be a real challenge. songbirds these active trip at in the area, will aim this teaching both long-time birders will begin at Pennyfield walk The birders. beginning to mid-level along the Potomac Lock to Riley’s upriver and then move Lock C&O Canal. Bennett Little in Spring Glorious Park pm) 6 (9 am-12:30 May Sunday, Carole Bergmann Leader: Members $26; nonmembers $36 youtube.com/audubonnaturalist Theodore Roosevelt Island is a showcase of geology, befitting befitting of geology, Island is a showcase Roosevelt Theodore Ancient the energetic environmentalist whom it honors. occur at the northern end, while exposures Piedmont bedrock modern Coastal the eastern and southern Plain deposits form the island features River, the Potomac by portions. Surrounded the Mississippi), a tidal (like and backswamps levees natural garnet-bearing rocks Chincoteague), and inlet and marsh (like distanceAll within walking of the Metro! the Blue Ridge). (like miles around the island, interpreting the storyseveral hike We’ll pace set and distance and soil. The covered the rocks told by farther than our on this geology field trip is faster and typically shuffle.” usual “naturalist’s Geology of Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Theodore of Geology Island am) May 5 (8:30-11:30 Saturday, Marx Joe Leader: Members $26; nonmembers $36 The display of spring wildflowers is remarkably rich in the varied in the is remarkably rich of spring wildflowers display The to our metro-area. close-in River habitats along the Potomac uplands, the woods forested to rocky, moist bottomlands From and spring-green leaves with blooms underfoot beckon in May and knowledge share her love Our leader is excited overhead. on this early May Park (VA) of the spring flora of Riverbend trails which surface will be on natural outing. Our explorations mild to moderate with some be muddy and/or slippery, may uphill and downhill. It’s May—and All Is Abloom Is All May—and It’s pm) am-1 May 2 (10:30 Wednesday, Marney Bruce Leader: Members $24; nonmembers $34 nlike the ideal Victorian child, frogs are mostly heard and Victorian child, the ideal Unlike anurans in Maryland, 20 species of these have We not seen. Coast) (Atlantic Kauffeld’s including the recently-discovered the east coast in on frog discovered new the first Frog, Leopard auditory will discuss visual and identificationWe years! 130 over their varying habits, adaptations,of local frogs, and review habitat/location, emphasis on with special and preferred at lecture complement the evening To Montgomery County. field trip to there will be an early evening Sanctuary, Woodend Area near Poolesville. management Wildlife McKee-Beshers frogs, aims for by ANS member who is smitten an Our leader, hearing or seeing at least 6 (or hopefully 7) species. Smitten by Frogs by Smitten 26 (7:30-9:30 pm) April Thursday, pm field trip) April 28 (7-9 Saturday, Schubert Richard Leader: Members $42; nonmembers $58 only membersLecture $24; nonmembers $34 24

AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY anshome.org/adultss Lecture only:$25/$35 $68 $48;nonmembers Members Leader: Richard Orr Sunday, May20(3/4dayfieldtrip) Thursday, May17 (7:30-9:30pm) Atlantic Cruisers &Clubtails of theMid- Common Darners,Spiketails, Advanced Dragonfly Studies: be faster andfarther thanourusual “naturalists’ shuffle.” forest. occasionally berocky and steep aswebothrocks observe and We willhike acircuitoftwomilesonunpaved trailsthatwill essentially astretch markattendant totheopeningof Atlantic. of thesuper-continent Pangea. Oneclearlyvisiblelandform in formed inanocean thatwas extinguished duringthe assembly stream valley torocky cliffs andriverine floodplain. The bedrock was Bridge. The landscapevaries fromrolling uplandandanarrow ravines andpalisadesjustupstreamfromthe American Legion Scotts Run Nature isa336-acre tractof preserve Virginia woods, $36 $26;nonmembers Members Leader: Joe Marx Saturday, May19 (8:30am-12:30 pm) Geology of Scott’s Run A listofartsupplieswillbeprovided withyour confirmationletter. nature, anda desire tolookcloselyatspring’s seasonalfeatures. own sketchbook page. The onlyexperience requiredisalove for art supplies,andguideyou throughthestepstocreateyour a few ofhersketchbooks, introduceyou tofavorite sketching sketchbook. After returning totheclassroom,shewillshow you walk, pausingfor youinyour torecordseasonalobservations Reserve Map. After abriefintroduction, Tina willleadyou ona booksandtheIllustrated Sugarloaf Mountain Agricultural Woodend undertheguidanceofartist Sanctuary Create asketchbook orjournalpagefollowing awalk atour $36 $26;nonmembers Members Brown Thieme Leader: Tina F Workshop Art andNature Sketching Skimmers andEmeraldsin2020. in ourarea.Look for: CommonDamselfliesin2019; andCommon which willcover fieldIDofallthedragonflyanddamselflygroups to seemany speciesinaction. This isthesecondofthreeclasses a fieldtripto Patuxent Research Area/North Tract where we’ll hope of theair. Ourinstructor willcombineanevening with presentation advanced seriesofclassesonthisregion’s dragonsanddamsels Join entomologistanddragonfly expert Richard Orr for this riday, May18 (10 am-2:30pm) The covered pacesetanddistance onourgeology hikes will Members $34; nonmembers $42 $34;nonmembers Members Thieme Brown and MelanieChoukas-Bradley Leaders: Tina F Spring Hike on Sugarloaf chance tolearnsomeofthelocalspecies. tolistenfor andtry willgive County usa trip tooneormoresitesinMontgomery use recordingsandslidestostudy birdsongsandcalls.Ourfield but notby sound,thisclassisfor you. Two evening sessionswill Ifyoucan beconfusing. know many ofourareabirdsby sight species, yet tobeginningbirders,thewidevarietyofsounds The soundsmadeby birdscanhelpfindandidentifymany $70 $50;nonmembers Members Leader: MarkEngland Saturday, May26(7am-Noon) Thursday, May24(7:30-9pm) Tuesday, May22(7:30-9pm) Introduction toBird IDbyVoice participated in the Maryland/DC BreedingBird Atlas Project. participated inthe Maryland/DC pace onnatural surface pathsandboardwalk. Ourleaderhas levels andtrends. We’ll walk upto2.5milesataleisurely ornithologists andcitizen scientistsusetodeterminepopulation among others,aswell ofcensustechniques asthetypes which species such asOsprey, NorthernParula, and White-eyed Vireo, this wetland habitat. We’ll discussthebreedingstrategies of to search outbothcommonanduncommonbreedersof the healthofecosystems. We’ll explore woods andmarshes for breeding birdsurveysdata monitoring generateimportant Breeding birdsareexcellent environmental indicators,and $36 $26;nonmembers Members Leader: John Bjerke Saturday, June 2(7-11 am) Park Natural Area of Patuxent River Breeding Bird Walk at Jug Bay mile hike uptothesummit—allataleisurelypace. uphill/downhill walking over rocky trailsandafairly steep¼ concept of “forest bathing,” timepermitting. Ourhike includes approach aquick leafsketch, andMelaniewillintroducethe other birdspecies. After lunch, Tina will show you how to binoculars tolookfor Wood Thrushes, Warblers, Ravens, and laurelandfringe-tree.Bring plants, includingmountain woodlandsgreening oftheSugarloafMountain andmany D.C. The 1.5 milehike istimedtocoincidewithHighSpring’s monadnock intherural Piedmontnorthwest of Washington, to thebotany, wildlife, geology, ofourlocal andhistory team up onceagainforMountain aseasonaloutingdevoted The authorandtheartistoftwobooksaboutSugarloaf riday, May25(10 am-3pm) anshome.org/adults 25 SPRING 2018

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. Smith Park, Arlington, . Smith Park, JUNE MAY ort C.F ort 27 June Wednesday, Bay NWR, Woodbridge/Occoquan details. 28 listing for See March Sunday, June 3 June Sunday, Montgomery Co., MD Park, Regional Bennett Little including Nesting songbirds, possibly Half day. Warbler. and Kentucky Warbler, Prairie Willow Flycatcher, Chat, parking area Trail Meet time/place: 7:30 am at Kingsley repellent highly advised, directions). Insect for (see website and sunscreen also Extra water footwear. as is waterproof limit) with leader (12-person reservation recommended. Make DeAnna, 202-544-2680 or [email protected]. Paul 10 June Sunday, F edge, and meadow Nesting songbirds in woods, One-third day. be muddy conditions. Meet time/place: may There habitat. limit) with (10-person reservation 7 am in parking lot. Make or 703-841-1299. [email protected] leader Karen Fairweather, Wednesday, May 30 Wednesday, Bay NWR, Woodbridge/Occoquan details. 28 listing for See March May 13 Sunday, Areas C&O Canal, MD time/place: 7 raptors. Meet Songbirds, waterbirds, Half day. not on the Canal. Reservations Lock am in parking lot at Riley’s 301-422- Futcher, Tony contact leader more info, For required. 3927 or [email protected]. May 19 Saturday, MD County, Charles Smallwood State Park, Road, Point (2750 Sweden State Smallwood Park Half day. Louisiana MD 20658) is a great location for Marbury, habitat Good mixed Woodpeckers. Red-headed and Waterthrush Meet time/place: Audubon. trip with SoMD migrants. Joint for historic General the parking area just before 8 am at the Pavilion reservation Make fee. House. $3 entrance Retreat Smallwood or text) (prefer at 301-751-8097 Wheeler with leader Lynne [email protected]. twitter.com/ANStweets A A V V

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MARCH Free Birding Trips March-June Trips Birding Free See March 28 listing for details. 28 listing for See March Wednesday, April 25 Wednesday, Bay NWR, Woodbridge/Occoquan Half day. We’ll look for early migrants—warblers, flycatchers, flycatchers, early migrants—warblers, look for We’ll Half day. vireos, and orioles (among others). Meet time/place: 7 am at (10-person reservation Road parking lot. Make the Shorefield limit) with leader Marc Liebermann at [email protected]. Sunday, April 22 Sunday, MD Montgomery County, Park, Wheaton Regional Tuesday, April 17 Tuesday, Tra-la! in the Spring, Pennyfield lingering winter visitors looking for An easy 3- to 4-hour walk, Meet time/place: and early spring migrants and wildflowers. reservation Canal. Make on the C&O Lock 8 am at Pennyfield [email protected] Schindler, (8-person limit) with Lydia or 301-977-5252. (preferred) Meet eagles, and other raptors. Songbirds, waterfowl, Half day. lot. 7:30 am inside the refuge at central parking time/place: 703- Waggener, (6-adult limit) with leader Jim reservation Make 567-3555. Wednesday, March 28 March Wednesday, Bay NWR, Woodbridge/Occoquan Half day. Joint trip with Montgomery Bird Club. Waterfowl, Waterfowl, trip with Montgomery Joint Bird Club. Half day. Snipe, winter and early spring songbirds. Ospreys Wilson’s park hdqtrs. displaying. Meet time/place: 8 am at parking lot by (15-person reservation Make muddy conditions footgear. Wear at [email protected]. Bjerke limit) with John 10 March Saturday, Area, Prince Bay Natural Jug River Park, Patuxent Co., MD George’s Joint trip with MontgomeryJoint Bird Club. Meet time/place: Meet “on Lock the end of Seneca Rd at Riley’s promptly at 4:30 pm at gulls, waterfowl, for out the river be checking We’ll the bridge.” here Highlights will be Hughes Hollow. stop terns, etc. Next finish with displaying We’ll flying into roost. include waterfowl Bring scope and flashlight in the vicinity. are if they woodcock not Reservations “muddy conditions” footwear. and wear call the leader Jim more info, For —all are welcome. required Green, 301-742-0036. Wednesday, March 7, Tuesday, March 13, and 13, March Tuesday, 7, March Wednesday, 15 March Thursday, Montgomery Co., MD Hughes Hollow, and Lock Riley’s dusk bird walks until Informal late afternoon These free, volunteer-led walks offer birders a chance to explore new areas with other birding enthusiasts. Visit enthusiasts. areas with other birding new to explore chance birders a offer walks free, volunteer-led These the list of fee- for to page 12 Turn information. trips, and more directions, additional complete for ANShome.org/Adults birders. to mid-level for beginning and field trips classes based, instructional 30

AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY anshome.org/adults start date,thecoursemaystart becanceled. enrollment isnot reached by oneweek before thescheduled Reviewed. IfCredit Recommendation Service minimum student FieldStudiesNatural Certificateprogram. History ACE College course isrecommendedbackground for othercoursesinthe provide hands-on opportunities toapplycoursecontent. This introduction toecology. Labs,outdooractivitiesandfieldtrips comparative surveyoftheplantandanimalkingdoms; andan basis oflife; evolution; biologicaldiversityandthetreeoflife; a environmental influences. Topics includethe cell andthegenetic on mechanisms, patterns, and relationships,adaptations, the natural world. Ourevolutionaryandecologicallensfocuses Explore thebasicbiologicalprinciplesandprocessesthatgovern Paula Wang Instructor: Tuition: $365 Location: Woodend Sanctuary, MD Field tripdates:May5,June 2,June 16 Class meetings: April 17-June 19 Class nightandtime: Tuesdays, 7-9 pm NATH1110E, 2credits Biology for Naturalists canceled. one week before thescheduled date,thecoursemay start be Reviewed. Ifminimumstudent enrollmentisnotreached by are helpful. ACE CollegeCreditRecommendation Service Atlantic region.Previous coursesinwetlands andbiology the soilgroupsandnatural landresourceareasoftheCentral plant growth andotheruses.Discover life inthesoil,andstudy classification ofsoilsandthesignificancethese factorsto on environment. Learn thestructure, propertiesandthe and ecosystems. Examinethenature ofsoilsandtheirinfluence Knowledge plantcommunities ofsoilsisbasictounderstanding Instructor: Katherine Nelson Tuition: $365 Location: CapitalGallery, DC(L’Enfant Metro) Field Trip dates: April 28, May19, andJune 9 Class meetings: April 9-June 18 Class nightandtime:Mondays,6-8pm NATH1175E, 2credits The Living Soil instructor bios,visit ANShome.org/adults. indowntownGallery DC,which isMetroaccessible.For acompletelistoftheclassesinNHFSprogram,plus Woodend inChevyChase,MD, Sanctuary and nature centersandotherlocationsin Virginia, aswell astheCapital Classes areoffered atseveral locationsaroundtheDCmetroarea,including Audubon Naturalist Society’s Natural History Field Studies awarded for completionofarequiredcurriculum of39ContinuingEducationCredits(CEUs). 18 years ofageorolder, professionals andamateursalike. A Certificateof Accomplishment is issues. conservation Taught atthecollegefreshmanlevel, thesecoursesareopentoanyone School USA, provides acomprehensive andstimulatingview ofourregion’s and natural history This popularprogram,cosponsored by the Audubon Naturalist andtheGraduate Society Instructor: SujataRoy Tuition: $365 Location: Woodend Sanctuary, MD 2; studentsmustattend 3ofthe4trips. Field tripdates: April 21,May5,19, andJune Class meetings: April 11-June 6 Class nightandtime: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm NATH7135E, 3CEUs Spring Flower Identification course may becanceled. is notreached by oneweek before thescheduled date,the start fall-line Northwest Branch stream.Ifminimum student enrollment sample for types, benthic macroinvertebrates,habitat andvisitthe stream restorationsite,identifyfish andbenthicmacroinvertebrate restore thehealthofstreams.On fieldtrips,studentsa willvisit methodscommonlyusedby ecologists tostudy laboratory and and biologicalprocessesofstreams andrivers, plusthefieldand course, students willhave ofphysical, anunderstanding chemical management andecologicalrestoration. At theendofthis ecology andidentification,ecologicalinteractions,stormwater and function,benthicmacroinvertebrate andfreshwater fish caused stressorsthataffect them. Topics includestreamstructure This coursewillfocus onstreamecosystems andthehuman- Instructor: Jai Cole Tuition: $365 Location: Woodend Sanctuary, MD Field tripdates:May5andJune 2 Class meetings: April 18-June 13 Class nightandtime: Wednesdays, 7-9 pm NATH8217E, 3CEUs Stream Ecology course may becanceled. is notreached by oneweek before thescheduled date,the start Recommended: a10x handlens.Ifminimumstudent enrollment field trips feature someofthearea’s bestwildflower locations. diagnostic characteristics and inusingidentification keys. The in thearea.Fieldtripsemphasize practiceinrecognizing through study oftheprincipalspring-bloomingplantfamilies an appreciationfor therich floraoftheCentral Atlanticregion the relationshipsofplants,andhow they areclassified.Gain enjoyment oftheseasonby learningaboutflower identification, Learn torecognize commonspringwildflowers. Increase your anshome.org/adults 31 SPRING 2018

riday Carl Taylor AX: 866-329-4723 istration may be completed: online at graduateschool.edu by phone at 202-314-3300 or toll-free at 888-744-GRAD by F 120, 600 Suite office, by mail: Registrar’s DC 20024 Washington, SW, Ave. Maryland in person at the Grad School Registrar’s Registrar’s in person at the Grad School F 8 am-7 pm, Monday- Office, • • • • ! open bookshop Shop will be open 30 minutes Our Sanctuary Woodend. prior to the first night of classes at Students can buy books and other items at a textbooks for usually carry We 20% discount! to confirm. classes, but call 301-652-3606 Registration Info for Natural Natural for Info Registration Classes Studies Field History on field trips is essential to Experience gained these courses, not register so students should overlap. for classes when field trips Reg • Summer Bird Life Bird Summer MD Sanctuary, Woodend Wednesdays, : Gemma Radko Instructor and Lycophytes Ferns Metro) DC (L’Enfant Thursdays, Capital Gallery, Instructor: Find details on Summer NHFS classes, classes, on Summer NHFS Find details starting in April, at ANShome.org/adults Ecosystems Wetland MD Sanctuary, Woodend Mondays, : Terry McTigue Instructor Plants Invasive Non-Native MD Sanctuary, Woodend Mondays, Wixted Instructor: Kerry Life Insect MD Sanctuary, Woodend Tuesdays, Stragar : Cathy Instructor to Fungi Introduction MD Sanctuary, Woodend Wednesdays, : Tovi Lehmann Instructor

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Photo by Mark S. Garland to receive information assoonitbecomesavailable. Carolat [email protected] or301-652-9188 x10 Bald Eagle,GrizzlyBear, SeaOtter, andHumpback Whales. Tufted Puffin, Boreal Chickadee, Arctic Tern, Red-necked Grebe, birds, mammals,wildflowers, andmore.Likely sightingsinclude bus rideinDenalitotheEielson Visitor Center. Expecttosee Denali NationalPark. Ourtripincludes2boattripsandapark lake,mountain, andtundra between habitat Anchorage and Park andPrince Sound,thenheadinlandtovisitforest,William of Alaska. We’ll areasatKenai visitcoastal FjordsNational Experience theunmatched andrich scenicbeauty natural history MarkGarlandandJordanLeaders: Rutter June 9-20,2018ADDED SECONDTRIP August 8-19, 2018 WAITLIST OPEN and theBeauty of the North Alaska: Puffins,Grizzlies, itineraries andregistrationinformation orvisit ANShome.org/travel. fill early. CallCarolHayes atthe ANStravel deskat301-652-9188 x10 [email protected] for complete wonders of nature at places outside the mid-Atlantic region. Group size limited to 15 is typically people, and many trips ANS’s Nature Travel program offers ourmembersandfriendsopportunities tosearch for wildlife andexplore the x10 tobeputonthewaitlist.. [email protected] or301-652-9188 Leaders: Terry LawsonDunn&Rob Gibbs March 17-24, 2018 California’s Coastal Diversity [email protected]. Loree Trilling at301-652-9188 x35or It’s easy!Goto ANShome.org/Donate, orcontact Support ANS—Monthly!

WAITLIST features afullday visittotheGreatBarrier Reef. Queensland, inthetropicalnortheastcornerof Australia, and Australian aboriginal people.Ouroptionalextension visits discuss geology, ofthe andlearnaboutthelong history other wildlife, learnsomeofthemore widespreadplants, speciesforspectacular ustofind,but we’ll alsosearch for Birdsareamajorfocus,mountains. andtherearemany including forests, scrublands, plains,rivers, marshes,and from Melbourneto Adelaide visitsawidevarietyofhabitats, be infullsplendorduringthemonthofNovember. Ourloop focused onthesouthernpartof Australia, wherespringwill of Australia onthisnew ANS Travel Program. Ourtouris Explore therugged landscapesandrich wildlife communities MarkGarland&StevePotterLeaders: Optional ExtensiontoNovember 23 November 4-17, 2018 “Down Under” Australia -Natural History soon asitbecomesavailable. ANShome.org or301-652-9188 x10 toreceive information as region’s uniquenatural history. Carolatcarol.hayes@ Contact Y the magicalmonthofSeptembertoseeagreatvariety visit wildlife community. Many agreethatthisisthebesttimeto tothepark’s ofactivity brings coolerweather andaflurry crowds vanish whenSeptemberarrives, however, andautumn Faithful, crowds ofvisitorsoften gatheringinsummeraroundOld first National Park, isanenormouslypopularpark,withhuge Y RobLeaders: Gibbs&MarkEngland September 13-22, 2018 America’s First Park Yellowstone: Autumn Magic in ellowstone’s wildlife whilelearningaboutmany aspectsofthis ellowstone, anatural wonderland setasideastheworld’s use the ANS code20-6029 . with ourpartner: travelexinsurance.com and Call 301-652-9188 x10 orpurchase aplanonline Pack Your Travel Protection! Y ellowstone. Join usfor thisjourney to Y ellowstone Falls, andotherpopularattractions. The Y ellowstone during anshome.org/adults 33 SPRING 2018

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Our Senior Naturalist can´t stop talking can´t about the sights and Our Senior Naturalist Tanazania to safari on a wildlife sounds she experienced from leopards to to bee-eaters, giraffes From late last year. encountered were hornbills, an amazing assortment of animals Planning has environments. and photographed in their natural with African nation ANS trip to this stable East an begun for Serengetti and vast Ngorongoro Crater visits to the renowned if you'd grasslands. Contact Carol at [email protected] on the trip when it´s available. information to receive like Late 2019 or early 2020 Late 2019 Leaders: Stephanie Mason and local guides Tanzania: East African Wildlands Wildlands East African Tanzania: and Wildlife A trip to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands is one of the world’s the world’s Galapagos Islands is one of A trip to Ecuador’s our has begun for historygreatest natural excursions. Planning Victor Emmanuel trip collaboration with industryfourth leader available. more details become for as they Watch Tours. Nature 2019 21-30, June O’Brien, Leaders Stephanie Mason, Michael Zemaitis & local guides Louise Galapagos Islands: Darwin’s Wild Wild Darwin’s Islands: Galapagos Classroom Our Senior Naturalist has just returned from this year’s annual annual this year’s from has just returned Naturalist Our Senior started already planning next sojourn to Costa she’s Rica—and to ANS leader as an year will be her 21st This trip! winter’s diversity of plant with amazing tropical wonderland small this will visit the moist February Our trip next and animal life. ending midlands, and highlands, before Caribbean lowlands, Pacific northwest up in the tropical dry of the country’s forest the full itinerary receive Call to and registration lowlands. as the planning is complete. Or keep as soon information will be posted once details, for which our website watching plans are finalized. F “Charlie” Leaders: Carlos Mason and Stephanie Gomez Costa Rica: A Trove of Tropical Tropical of A Trove Rica: Costa More Much Birds—and Photo by Mary Jean Eraci Jean Mary by Photo 34

AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY ANS NEWS Independent Audubons Lobbyfor Environmental Protection Conservation Blog. PhotoscourtesyofKevin Blog. Conservation Lukusa. anshome.org/taking-nature-black. Read morethereandon the need thatnow? Enjoy ourphotos.SeemoreonFlickr andat positive change. And doesn’t the environmentalmovement power ofpeople,especiallypeopleunitedasone,tobringabout The 2ndever Taking Nature Black Conference emphasized the Taking Nature Black Conference People Power Emphasized at 2018 meetings—you canimaginethedifferences inconversations betweenKansasandMaryland! but have each evolved andadaptedover timeto meet theneedsofourlocalcommunities,which we reflectedinour Lobby Day at theirfacilitynear Woodend. As agroupofindependentorganizations,we haveofbirdconservation sharedrootsinthehistory key environmentalandwildlife laws. Specialthankyou toourfriendsatHoward HughesMedicalInstitute for hostingourgathering together tosupporttheRecovering America’s Wildlife Act, fundingfor preserve environmentalprograms,andprotectournation’s Our fellow “Indies” reallyappreciatedtheopportunity tobuildrelationshipswiththeirrepresentatives,andwe raisedourvoices with 18 CongressionalandSenatorialoffices, withguidancefromour colleagueattheChooseClean Water Coalition, Peter Marx. to visitthenation’s capital, ANS hostedourfriendsonaLobby Day over, under, andthroughCapitolHillonFebruary 8. We met New Jersey, New andRhodeIsland,cametovisitusinDC. Hampshire,Kansas,Connecticut,Montana, Taking theopportunity Did you know that ANS isindependentbutnotalone ? OnFebruary 7-9, ourpartnerIndependent Audubon Societies,fromMaine, Lunch Keynote Speakers ANS NEWS 35 SPRING 2018 TNB Sponsor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceWildlife Fish and U.S. TNB Sponsor, DaJuan Gay, Youth Environmental Champion Environmental Youth Gay, DaJuan Breakfast Keynote Speakers Keynote Breakfast Panel on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Equity, on Diversity, Panel Engaging Elected Officials Panel Engaging Elected Officials Nature in Your Neighborhood and Peer Conversations Panel Conversations Neighborhood and Peer Your in Nature Taking Control of Your Career Panel Your Control of Taking 36

AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY ANS NEWS Just like Mother’s Day, New Bloomin’ Birdathon–the38 April 15 marksthebeginningofthisyear’s By Sarah F the Ways. While Having Fun? LetUs Count How CanYou Support ANS them better birders. his young sonhasjoinedtheyearly adventure andithasmade know how toidentifythem “like adescentintomadness.” Now 10-year-old daughterwere surrounded by birdcallsbutdidn’t Paul D’Andrea remembershisfirstBirdathonwhenheand friends, make aweekend outofitonChincoteagueIsland. grandchildren. David Cottingham, his wife, Anne, andtheirtwo Cecily Naborsdonatesadollarperspeciesinhonorofherfour each birdorplantspeciesthey identifyina24-hourspan. Each year theparticipantsgathersponsorstodonatemoney for ByGeorge, itworkedsomething. again!” isfollowingNatural history itscycles, life-affirming or “Another confirmationthe world isproceedingasitshould. spring ishere...migrationbeginning. Long-time participantCecilyNaborssays for herit’s asignthat and rituals thatmany toyear peoplelookforward after year. ANS annualBloomin’ Birdathonisacelebrationwithtraditions they doitandwhatmeansfor ANS programs. this event for years. We decidedtoaskthemwhy to raisemoney for ANS have beenparticipating in members whogooutandcountbirdsblooms and effective fundraiserfor ANS. Several ofour report totheirsponsors. the art-work for her andCecilyNabor’s Bloomin’ Birdathon artist, DianeFord,ANS memberand talented always provides raidin Y ear’s Eve orthe4 th year ofthisfun th ofJuly, the of videogamesandstayingindoors.” are beingexposed tonature. Livinginthisworld isnotmadeup Diane callsitaway tospreadthelove. “I like theideathatthey drawings by Diane. eagerly await theirannualBloomin’ Birdathonreport,including Creek Park. Now theladies have aloyal groupofsponsorswho years agobecausethey were bothwearing binocularsinRock Diane Ford andCecilyNaborsbecame “birding buddies”15 definitely want togobirdingwith you!” birder. Shetoldhim, “I don’t know ifIwant todateyou, but I initially repliedtohismatch.com profilebecausehe was a husband Leonard Bisson.Now married for nineyears, she A mutual love meetherfuture ofbirdinghelpedLisaNorwalk camaraderie keeps themcomingback. For somany, thisishow they mettheirbestfriendsandthat “That was athrillwe willnever forget!” the Bloomin’ Birdathonwasn’t abirdorplant.Itwas abobcat! time. Buttobehonest,theirmostmemorablesightingduring Grosbeak andafamily ofHairy Woodpeckers duringfeeding For Peter MunroeandPatricia Bagley, itwas aRose-Breasted at therighttime” toseeanIndigoBunting. weather conditionswere horrible, buthewas “in therightplace ANS bird-walk leaderStephenJones recallsatimewhenthe Sandpiper,Sharp-tailed aBobolink, oraHornedLark. Cerulean Warbler, aCommonGallinule,Cedar Waxwing, a the previous year -ormaybe areallymemorableone-like the They alllove thechallenge offindingmorebloomsorbirdsthan “I don’t have tolistenthemandthey holdstill.” year, shesays shewillcountblossomsinsteadofbirds. longer hearthebirdcallsshedoesn’t want togive itup,sothis almost 40years ago.Shesays despitethefact thatshecanno Dottie Beck first participatedinthevery ANSBloomin’ Birdathon this year. themselves every year. Let’s seeifthey cantop90species and ANS Office Manager, tooutcount Pam Oves, try The dynamicduo: ANS Senior Naturalist, Stephanie Mason, ANS NEWS 37 SPRING 2018

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www.anshome.org/spring Spring in Washington along the route of Louis Halle’s iconic book iconic Halle’s of Louis route the along with ANS Senior Naturalist Stephanie Mason Stephanie Naturalist Senior with ANS Sunday, April 29, 2018 | am 7:00 | 2018 29, April Sunday, Ride the ANS Butterfly Bus Ticket price includes the tour, brunch and a copy of the book. of copy and a brunch tour, the includes price Ticket Purchase tickets at tickets Purchase New benefit for ANS members for benefit New Sanctuary is a unique and beautiful place. It Nature Woodend for Woodend to rent people want is not surprising that many and other special events. weddings ANS this has included Recently, members holding memorial family to celebrate Woodend services at memories and share fond the life one in a place that is so of a loved meaningful to them. are pleased to we is why Which announce special Memorial Service been for those who have benefits or more years 10 ANS members for apply Benefits Society. and/or are members of our Legacy of a or the immediate family ANS member on services an for ANS current member. their dedication are grateful to our longtime members for We SocietyANS and to members of the Legacy who have to ANS in their wills. remembered on booking a memorial more information like would If you service, contact Engel at please our Rentals Manager Beatriz x38. or 301-652-9188 [email protected] please Society, to join the Legacy about how information For at [email protected] Wershbale contact Jacky x31. or 301-652-9188 twitter.com/ANStweets 85-year-old Sheila Cochran started birding in second grade. Cochran Sheila 85-year-old two of the catalyst for She is thrilled that the Birdathon was what I would know “I don’t birders. her friends to become avid life.” done without birding in my have good feel Birdathon participants Most of all, these Bloomin’ cherish. about supporting an organization they to a lot of money “I give explains, Cottingham David ANS is more than an environmental organizations but environmental organization that is complaining about things. The can learn things. is an organization where you This educational program is unsurpassed!” Birdathon veterans. and to all of our Bloomin’ David, you, Thank and anyone Protect Learn, Enjoy, is always Indeed, our motto will always fundraiser who participates in this wonderful to join in the fun. encourage you and we the experience enjoy ANS to solicit sponsors or pledge to donate may Participants based on the number of species counted. So, as the weather to our area, go up and the early migrants startwarms returning to join a team, sponsor a team, to www.anshome.org/birdathon Birdathon. to the Bloomin’ or participate with a direct gift is is a veryThis important us. Our goal this year fundraiser for and directly benefit $25,000.All donations are tax-deductible important environmental education and conservation ANS’s support. your for and thank you in the fun today programs. Join ANS Board member, Nancy Pielemeier, brought her sharp-eyed her sharp-eyed brought Pielemeier, Nancy member, ANS Board last during more birds help her spot to Kayla, granddaughter, the C&O Canal. Birdathon along Board year’s 38

AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY ANS NEWS Celebrate moments like this. so you canfocus onwhat matters most to you in on-site parking, andexcellent catering options, offers aprivate settingwithplanningsupport, is conveniently located inChevy Chase, MD, and Nestled ona40-acre nature sanctuary, Woodend Mansion. friends, consider historic Woodend Sanctuary& fond memoriesofyour loved onewith family and When you needaplace to remember andshare historic Woodend Nature Sanctuary. Celebrate thelife ofyour loved oneat WOODEND NATURE SANCTUARY I couldn’t have imaginedabetter spot to holdit.” “Thank you for your helpwhileorganizing my father’s memorial.Itwent really well, and Mantle photo-StephenGoslingPhotography KateMcKenna PhotographyMansion photo-Mary Life J. F., Washington, D.C.

November 2017 -January 2018 CONTRIBUTIONS AND TRIBUTE MEMORIAL the Save Ten MileCreekCampaign. volunteer MasterNaturalist with ANS andsteadfast activistwith ANS member alsopassedaway inDecember. Jane was a Engle, agifted nature photographerandpoet,dedicated member oftheRust Committee. Sanctuary Advisory Jane including several termsonthe ANS Board andasanactive Paul Bartsch Award in1995, heldmany leadershiprolesin ANS History, passedaway inDecember. arecipientof Stan, ANS’s emeritusand botanist oftheNationalMuseumNatural several years. Dr. StanwynPresident Shetler,former ANS November. Jane was alsoamemberofthe ANS staff for NHFSclassesforand taught many years, passedaway in FieldStudies theNatural Programwho helpedstart History Dr. Jane Huff, teacher, educatorandlong-time ANS member supporters andfriends. announcesthepassingofseveralSociety longtime fondnessWith andaheavyheart, Audubon Naturalist REMEMBRANCES Scott & Terry Miller;MyraNelson;Ed&Gloria Plumlee In memoryofSusannaFeder Richard Evans In memoryofPhyllis Evans Susan Whiteman; Walker;Tenley Zimmerman Alan Wurglitz; Lorraine Rogers; SusanSchober; Moira Wait; Angela Gover Marilyn Meek;Charlotte Melichar; SandraMiller; Alice Nicolson; Louise Lees; David Lloyd;Massey, StephanieMason;Mary Ann Ford; Evamaria Hawkins; James Holmes& Timothy Sabin; Elizabeth Barbehenn; SusanBerman; SaraCase;HeidiColeman; In memoryofJane Ann Engle Betty Brody In memoryofJosiah Epps DittmannSherry In memoryof Allen &Laura Dittmann Linda Dawkins In memoryofMary V. Davies SvecRita In memoryofEllenDashner Melanie Choukas-Bradley In memoryofNitaCrosby Choukas Khanna Johnston; Amy Lerman Burt Wealth Advisors; CraigClose;Jean Hayes; Shanti,David & In memoryofJames Carpenter Haff Family In memoryofHolly Wilson Camhi Debra Street In memoryofFrancisco Calvo Nancy Grissom In memoryofDorothy Brawner

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Most programs are limited to 16 a minimum enrollment, so early participants and also have registration is important to ensure that programs run. program fees Unless otherwise adult foray noted, weekend do not include meals or lodging. funding, for our programs rely on registration fees Because adopted this policy: have we • • • occur. to addressing problems when they ANS is committed encouraged to bring problems participants are Program member in directly to the staff kind or concerns of any members will try Staff of the program. to resolve charge the problem immediately or as soon as reasonably possible. to bring the are expected is unable to do so, they If staff of their immediate supervisor or problem to the attention who will take Team, member of the Senior Management participants responsibility seeking a resolution. Program for problems or concerns to bring unresolved are welcome Executive The Director. the Executive of to the attention decision on resolution of the problem is final. Director’s REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTRATION Audubon the Woodend, held at Education programs are Mill 40-acre Headquarters, 8940 Jones Society’s Naturalist unless otherwise Chevy Chase, MD 20815, noted. Road, online have Travel Nature except All education programs registration. youtube.com/audubonnaturalist Holderness In honor of Jan Sarah Demarest Beale; Louise Kelly In honor of Nora Snell Lorraine Merle Fossen; In honor of Louise Lees Waxman Alison & David & Don MacGlashan In honor of Peggy Anne MacGlashan Marks In honor of Pearl Mecklenburg Blair; David Thomas & Anderson; Jenny Carol Marx In honor of Joe Nash Barbara Gray of David In memory Robison; Karen Oliver; Raylynn Miller; Gayle Furash; Judith Elizabeth Tebow Highsaw of Jane In memory Silver Dan & Sybil Stephanie Mason; Farhood; Jacki Huff of Jane In memory Nash Barbara Fremaux; Charlotte Mark England; Beck; Dottie Alex Maasry In memory of Davies Ryan Shelton N. In memory of Murray Alison Shelton In memory of Stan Shetler Melanie Choukas- Beck; Anderson; Dottie & Phyllis Bob Alice Kaufman; Ruth Neal Fitzpatrick; Mark England; Bradley; Nicolson; Viertel; Joy Wells Elizabeth Shinn “Heidi” In memory of Harriet Susan Metsala Steinberg In memory of Jean Erik Johnson; Jennings; & Lenora Edmond FitzGibbon; Randy & Barbara Miles; Joe & Mrs. Frederick Meulemans; Mr. Pearl Smith Sheliga; Mitchell Miller; Christian Quaia; Boris In memory of Helen Styles Eleanor Hillegeist Albery Zevin In memory of Woltz Francie In honor of Desmond Bozzo Genovese Bruna Clark Toby In honor of Anne Litchfield DeWitt In honor of Lynda Kelly Edward In honor of Julie Elfin Elfin David In honor of Neal Fitzpatrick McCarthy Jan In honor of Ed Hickey Winnie Henry Liz, Charlie, Reese, & Jeremy, Non-profit org. AUTO U.S. postage PAID 8940 Jones Mill Road Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Suburban, MD Permit No. 3385 Master Naturalist Training at Woodend Sanctuary! This fall, ANS will partner with the University of Maryland Extension to offer our eight Maryland Master Naturalist training course. ANS will bring top-notch instructors to the program, which will provide: • 52 hours of training in the ecology, flora, and fauna of MD • 8 hours of hands-on field work • Focus on the natural history of Maryland’s Piedmont region Master Naturalist training graduates will commit 40 hours annually to naturalist-related volunteer service with ANS assisting with education programs, sanctuary stewardship, or community outreach. DATES: Mondays & Wednesdays, September 17–November 12, 2018, 10 am – 3 pm Proudly printed on 30% post-consumer waste paper. Please recycle this paper. Application-based admission limited to 20 participants. If you’d like to learn more about the natural world and become a trained naturalist volunteer, apply online starting May 15 at ANShome. org/master-naturalist. Questions? Email [email protected].

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