Kent Knowles of The Raptor Conservancy of Virginia, accompanied by several of his feathered friends, will be speaking to the Rock Spring Garden Club on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, Arlington.

Knowles will discuss raptors, their value to gardeners, and their place in our local ecosystem. He will also discuss the work of the Raptor Conservancy and the importance of protecting and conserving these birds.

This event is free and open to the public. Those interested in attending should RSVP by Jan. 12 to 703-533-2942. For more informaiton, visit rockspringgardenclub.com.