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Welcome
Scholarships Available - Application Deadline is April 1, 2012As part of our commitment to protecting the environment in our community, our state and our country, we are offering one or more scholarships for college-bound high school students. Students must reside in Manatee County and must plan to study environmental science, biology or another related field at the college level with the intention of pursuing the protection of birds, wildlife and the environment as a career. We must receive the completed application by April 1, 2012. Apply now! Help Protect Florida's Special PlacesAs mentioned our December newsletter, you can help protect Florida's Special Places by volunteering not only for Felts Audubon Preserve but for other conservation projects.Be sure to nominate your favorite Special Place, too. Here are some links to get you started.
Upcoming Field Trips & WorkshopsFriday-Saturday Feb. 10-11, 2012 - Wakodahatchee, Green Cay and Okeeheelee in Palm Beach CountyDescription - We will car pool to these wetlands, which have boardwalks and birds within easy viewing. $20 per person. Tuesday Feb. 14, 2012 - Emerson Point PalmettoDescription - Two-hour walk with Lucette Wombacher 776-8424 and Manatee Natural Resources Department Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 - Got the Picture...Now What? WorkshopDescription - Jim Stephenson will present workshop covering what to do after you have taken the perfect shot. How to edit, enhance and save the picture. Saturday Feb. 25, 2012 - Felts WorkdayDescription - Workday hours are from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Come help to maintain your Preserve. We have volunteer opportunities for most physical levels and ages. Come out and learn more
about plants and wildlife habitats. You do not need to stay the entire time; volunteer for as long as you are comfortable. Tuesday Feb. 28, 2012 - Myakka River State Park. (L)Description - Expect great birding at this popular park Look for more workshops on the Field Trips and Workshops page. Galapagos Islands Trip!A trip that belongs on your "BucketList": 14 days enjoying the Birds of Ecuador and traveling to the Galapagos Islands! July 3-16, 2012. All inclusive including Air and Tips $ 4650.00. We will attempt to pair roommates. Contact Barbara Singer president@manateeaudubon.org for additional information. See flyer for details. Audubon Action Alert!Click here to learn how to Help Stop Needless Bird Deaths at Communications Towers! Sign Up to Receive Bird AlertsWould you like to learn more about rare or interesting bird sightings in the area? Subscribe to SRQ Bird Alerts by sending an email to: SRQ Bird Alerts Report Banded BirdsRead this for details about a new web site for documenting banded birds.
Ongoing EventsBeach-nesting Bird StewardingDo you enjoy spending a little time at the beach with some friends? How about participating in bird stewarding on holiday weekends? Experience is not necessary. Email ynnahda@yahoo.com for more information. Night Heron NewsletterRead the latest issue of the Night Heron newsletter. Learn AboutOur club mascot - the Black-Crowned Night Heron, a medium-sized stocky heron with a black bill, red eyes, and yellow legs. It is a workaholic that hunts for food during the day and the night. Beach Nesting Birds - Do you know what they look like? Do you know how to avoid stepping on these well-camouflaged eggs and hatchlings?
Take ActionHelp with Roseate spoonbill tracking. Learn how to read the tags and report the information. |
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