This year’s Vision at the Arboretum event will take place from 10 am – 1:30 pm on Saturday, August 8th at the Arboretum Visitor Center (2880 Longenecker Dr.) and will feature the following presentations:
•Valerie Shearn-Bochsler, MPH, DVM, DACVP
Talk title: SOS (Songbird Ocular Syndrome): A Tale of Cicadas, Songbirds, and Vitamin A Deficiency
•Prof. Freya Mowat, BVSc, PhD, DECVO, DACVO, MRCVS
Talk title: Eyes in the sky: The biology of vision in birds
After the presentations: meet a Great Horned Owl, Peregrine Falcon, and Broadwinged Hawk from Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center, take a guided walk through the Arboretum with an expert birder, and learn about local rehabilitation efforts from Wings Raptor Center!
A light breakfast will be available starting at 9:45 am. All ages are welcome to attend this free event. RSVP appreciated, but not required. Due to the presence of live birds, we ask that you kindly leave any pets or service animals at home.
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