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The Fairborn Digital Academy’s Board of Directors will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at 700 Black Lane.

The Beaver Creek Wetlands Associatio­n will be conducting its 10th annual public monarch butterfly tagging program on Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m. at Koogler Wetland/Prairie Reserve on Beaver Valley Road at the intersecti­on of New Germany Trebein Road.

Seven monarchs tagged during BCWA’s programs have been recovered in central Mexico, a trip of about 2000 miles.

Come help capture monarchs for tagging and release and learn about their life cycle and migration to Mexico. There will be additional activities for kids. A limited number of nets will be provided. Long pants and closed toe shoes are recommende­d.

Additional programs for youth groups may be scheduled on weekday afternoons, between Sept. 18-30. For more informatio­n, contact admin@beavercree­kwetlands.org or 937-320-9042. Vice-Chairman; and Tobia Stinson, Commission­er.

For more informatio­n about Greene County Parks & Trails, call 937-562-6440, email info@ gcparkstra­ils.com or log on www. gcparkstra­ils.com.

The Alzheimer’s Associatio­n Miami Valley Chapter caregiver support group in Beavercree­k is seeking new members. The Alzheimer’s caregiver group meets every 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Goodwill Easter Seals Adult Day Services, 2309 N. Fairfield Rd. The hour-long meeting, which is free and open to the public, gives caregivers an opportunit­y to talk with other caregivers to exchange tips and ideas on how to improve care of your loved one. Each group is led by a trained facilitato­r.

Respite care is available during the meeting if needed. Individual­s needing respite care for their loved one should schedule it in advance by calling Goodwill Easter Seals at 937-912-0320. This support group is one of 17 Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups in the region. To learn more about other locations, go to alz.org/Dayton and click on support groups.

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