The 4th of July Count is an ongoing program of NABA to census the butterflies of North America and to publish the results. The counts are usually held the few weeks before or after the 4th of July. There are several sites in Ohio that have a tradition of participating in the 4th of July Counts. Creative Expression Butterflies are awe-inspiring insects. The chapter encourages members of all ages to share their talents and individual ways of expressing appreciation of these interesting creatures.
Members share craft ideas, photography techniques, writings, and artwork.
The chapter also embraces membership interests in dragonflies and damselflies. Members actively look for sites for field trips to watch these fascinating insects. The chapter also promotes efforts to educate and ally myths about these highly beneficial insects. Members also contribute to dragonfly census efforts of northeast Ohio and participate in projects to conserve and restore dragonfly and damselfly habitat. Education Membership provides a network for learning and teaching others about the natural history of butterflies, their identification, and conservation.