monthly meetings and programs

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. Monthly Programs, 2009 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, 2009-2010

October 12 Why Malawi? David Narins, one of the top bird listers in the U.S. presents a travelogue of the former British colony of Nyasaland; a safe, friendly, moderately priced, and very birdy alternative to other nearby countries

November 9 Our Coastal Bird Sanctuaries Ann Hodgson of Audubon of Florida is joining us to discuss the state of our coastal birds and their habitat. You don't want to miss her! - Link

If you'd like to get an early start on your holiday shopping, our own wood carving board member Stu Hills will have his beautiful hand-carved ornaments for sale. All sales support our mission.

December 14 Photography from Bosque Del Apache Photographer Maxis Gamez shows stunning photos from New Mexico - Link

January 11 The Florida Panther from a Tree Climber's Perspective Dennis Giardini, a biologist with the State of Florida, worked in the trees with capture teams for researching and tagging of panthers - Link

February 8 World-famous Bird Photographer Arthur Morris will show us some of his award-winning shots, many published in national magazines - Link

March 8 Costa Rica with Ron Mayberry Travelogue on SAS's 2009 trip to this beautiful Central American country

April 12 Where Have All the Birds Gone? Owen Comora's insights into the plight of our feathered friends

May 10 Whooping Cranes: An Endless Vigil John Carter will discuss past and present research of these critically-endangered birds

Prospective members are welcome to learn more about us by attending a monthly meeting.

11/09/2009