Be on the lookout for butterflies, dragonflies and frogs

Slate Hill — The Orange County Land Trust will hold its popular, family friendly outing — Butterflies, Dragonflies and Frogs Oh My! — on Saturday, July, 9 beginning at 10 a.m. at Hunter Farm Preserve in Slate Hill. Join naturalist and artist John Yrizzary as he guides participants along The Tadpole Trail, the land trust’s exploratory nature trail for children at the preserve. Hunter Farm Preserve is a 60-acre nature preserve with an abundance of wildlife. The ponds are home to beaver, heron, wood ducks, turtles, and frogs and of course, dragonflies. The fields and meadows are a habitat for numerous bird species and over 28 documented species of butterfly. In fact, one of the largest concentrations of butterfly in the eastern United States is found at Hunter Farm Preserve. The entire family will enjoy this easy walk along the ¾ mile trail with seven activity stations that focus on the preserve’s natural habitat and seasonal indicators of wildlife and plant life. Participants should bring water and wear bug and tick repellent. A donation of $5 per person or $10 per family is suggested, with all proceeds going towards the future stewardship of Land Trust nature preserves. To register, call 343-0840, ext. 12 or e-mail info@oclt.org. For more information, volunteer opportunities and ways of giving, visit the website at www.oclt.org.