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You are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of Friends of Patuxent, October 15, 2019, at the National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, Maryland 20708. A reception and light refreshments, including sandwiches and wraps, will run from 6-6:30 pm, followed by the evening’s program. Guest speaker will be Mr. Greg Kearns, a Senior Park Naturalist for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission at the Patuxent River Park in Prince George’s County, Md. Greg is an expert wetland ecologist of the Chesapeake Bay, an expert birder, and a renowned authority on the Sora rail (Porzana carolina). Greg’s recent work has involved sophisticated telemetry migration research with the installation of remote bird tracking station beacons on the Patuxent River and in Bermuda. Another sensor station beacon is being installed at the Patuxent Research Refuge near the National Wildlife Visitor Center that will be used for field research and education programs. Establishment of the latter station was funded by the Maryland Ornithological Society, in cooperation with the Refuge, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, and Friends of Patuxent. Greg has a fascinating story to tell about his years of research and fieldwork studying wildlife on the Patuxent River and throughout the Bay. His energy and enthusiasm will inspire you. We hope you can join us. If so, please click on the Eventbrite link below to register for this free event. Your registration will help us plan for the reception and program.
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