Being a member of Friends of Ottawa NWR has its perks!
​Members are invited to join us for these special events, and are encouraged to bring a guest.

Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10AM

"The Joy of Spring and Summer Bird Feeding"​

Learn why feeding birds is important during molting season and what foods are great to offer. Bernie Place with Wild Birds Unlimited Toledo will join us on July 20 at 10am to talk about spring migration and the birds that can be attracted. Other topics will include dealing with starlings and grackles, and witnessing the interactions between the parents feeding the juvenile birds as they enter their new world.

Program is open to new and current members of Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and their guests.

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Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10AM

"The Plight of the Monarch Butterfly" 

Come learn about how you too can help save the Monarchs and keep this beautiful butterfly from going extinct!! You'll see up close and personal the types of milkweed, and see, touch and experience Monarchs from cats to butterflies. ​
Program will be presented by Rachel Shamy. 

​Hi my name is Rachel Shamy. I am married with 12 yr old twin boys. I love being out in nature and especially love anything with wings!! I am going on my 3rd year of doing a butterfly transect for the Toledo Metropark. We monitor how many butterflies come thru each week and what their nectaring on. I have also been focusing my efforts on the conservation of the Monarch butterfly. I have been learning more about their plight and the need to help save these beauties!! I will teach you how to help them thru the planting of Milkweed and hand raising them.
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Program is open to new and current members of Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and their guests.