Sarasota Audubon presents monthly programs, open to the public, featuring speakers on a variety of environmental issues and birding topics. All meetings are held on the second Monday of the month, October though May, 7 to 9 PM.
Meetings are held at the First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 1031 South Euclid, Sarasota.
DIRECTIONS: US 41 to Bahia Vista. Go east on Bahia Vista to Euclid (YMCA on northeast corner), then north on Euclid to the church. Due to early scheduling, some programs may change. Please refer to our monthly newsletter, THE BROWN PELICAN, or check back to this website for current information.
Monthly Programs, 2010-2011
October 11 - Sparrow Identification and Banding - Marianne Korosy of Florida Audubon, will discuss the ecology of Florida�s migrant and breeding populations of sparrows - Link November 8 - Name That Tune - David Williamson takes us through an interactive program matching bird sounds with photos of Sarasota birds December 13 - Yummy and Not-so Yummy Mushrooms - Mycologist Harriet Gayle will show us the edible and poisonous mushrooms found right here in Florida - Link January 13 -The Challenges of Protecting the Snail Kite - Dr Ken Meyer is back for a third time in four years to give us a fascinating look at this Florida specialty - Link February 7 - Sanibel Author, Charles Sobczak will discuss his book - Alligators, Sharks and Panthers: Encounters with Florida�s Top Predator, Man - Link March 14 - Exotic Pets: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - Paige of Animal Connections will talk about exotics in Florida and the repercussions they have when released into the wild April 11 - From Sea to Shining Sea - Rick Greenspun presents photos of birds seen on his travels from Hudson Bay to the Florida Everglades May 9 - The Celery Fields: The Past and the Future - Jeanne Dubi will update us on this prime birding spot and the recent wetlands restoration. She will discuss plans for the future, too
Prospective members are welcome to learn more about us by attending a monthly meeting.
08/04/2010