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Saturday, December 22, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. — The Christmas Bird Count will be held at Bull’s Run Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum. New bird watchers are welcome to join seasoned birders as they hike the arboretum trails recording the winter visitors to the woods. The hike usually lasts an hour, sometimes a little longer if the feathered friends and weather are cooperating. Expect to see the species commonly observed over the past thirty-plus years: the cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches, sparrows, and woodpeckers. With quiet patience, you may be fortunate enough to glimpse a brown creeper or a yellow-bellied sapsucker that we spotted last year. Dress for the weather, bring a bird identification book and binoculars if you have them (but not required), and join us for a closer look at the birds at Bull’s Run. We will post the results of the walk on the website and Facebook page. We would enjoy comments on what you are seeing in your yard.

Another season of Nature Tots begins on October 3, 2012. Reserve your space now for a 5-week program of child-centered hands-on exploration for preschoolers (ages 6 months to 6 years) and caregivers. Choose Wednesdays from 10 to 11 or from 12:30 to 1:30. Register by sending an email to naturalist@bullsrun.org.

We would love to have you join us for one of our volunteer workdays! Picking up litter, painting tables, removing invasive plants, spreading mulch, planting seeds; we’ll find a job for you!

All workdays are on Saturdays and last from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Upcoming dates are:

• September 15
• September 29
• October 13
• October 27
• November 10

August 19, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Don’t miss this year’s Tall Grass Prairie Seminar and Tour! Meet at the shelter for an entertaining prairie talk followed by a tour. A hat, sunglasses, insect repellent and a bottle of water are the perfect attire.

August 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Visit our booth for hands-on nature exploration during National Night Out. The festival takes place at Dowling Park located on Rosedale Rd. between Breiel Blvd. and Marshall Rd. on the grounds of Central Academy School.

May 19 and 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Join other volunteers to help mulch the trees and trails in the park. This is a great way to earn community service hours and meet others who love working outdoors. Please sign in at the shelter when you arrive. Light refreshments will be provided.

May 11 and 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Visit the Bull’s Run Garage Sale located near Bull’s Run off Curryer Road at 4312 Walton Court. This will be a huge sale! Dishes, art, lawn mower, vintage items, linens, tomato and basil plants, flowers for Mother’s Day plus much more! Proceeds will support park bridge repairs.

A double feature of Ohio river films will be held on April 26 at Shawnee State Park Lodge.

The 5th Annual Queen City Bird Festival will be held at Hueston Woods State Park on Saturday, May 12.