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Calendar of Events Saturday, July 11 Summer Birds and Bagels Observe summer bird life at Huntley Meadows from 8 to 11 a.m. Following the walk, cool off and enjoy juice and bagels at the Visitor Center. Adults meet at the Visitor Center parking lot. Binoculars and field guides are recommended. The cost is $8 per adult. For prepaid reservations, call 703-768-2525. Sunday, July 12 Birding for Beginners Come to Huntley Meadows Visitor Center from 8 to 11 a.m. to learn about the birds in the park and master basic identification skills. The program begins with a discussion of field guides and optics. The fee is $6 per adult. For prepaid reservations, call 703-768-2525. Saturday, July 18 Park Manager Walk and Talk Join the Huntley Meadows manager on a free walk around the park from 5 to 7 p.m. Learn about the wetland restoration project. Identify the native flora and fauna. Meet at the Visitor Center. To reserve, call 703-768-2525. Bat Watching Come to Huntley Meadows Visitor Center from 8 to 9:30 p.m. to learn about the diversity and adaptations of bats at a free slide-illustrated lecture. Then search twilight skies for bats on the wing. The fee is $6 per adult, $4 per child. Call 703-768-2525 to reserve. Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26 Buglover’s Paradise Families with children four years and up will enjoy this outing from 10 a.m. to noon at Huntley Meadows Visitor Center. Look for grasshoppers, butterflies, ladybugs and leafhoppers. Stop by our classroom for self-guided activities, a craft and videos. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $4 per child. Call 703-768-2525 for reservations. Thursday, July 30 Nature Detectives: Butterflies and Moths Through stories, activities and crafts at Huntley Meadows Visitor Center from 10 to 10:45 a.m. learn how butterflies and moths grow and change throughout their lives. This program is suited for children ages three to five. The fee is $6 per child with an adult. To make a reservation, call 703-768-2525.