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    • Saturday, October 07, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • South Venice Yacht Club, 4425 Yacht Club Drive, Venice, FL
    Venice Area Audubon will be at this year’s Alligator Creek Ecofest!  Volunteer to help VAAS staff our booth (contact Jean Pichler at jpichler@veniceaudubon.org) or stop by to say hi!  The Ecofest offers free BBQ burgers, kayak tours, environmental expo, raffle, and music.

    Register
    • Monday, October 09, 2023
    • 8:30 AM
    • South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve, Southern section, 6125 Osprey Road, Venice
    Register

    This remote gem in South Venice comprises 222 acres of protected land along Lemon Bay. We’ll search for Florida Scrub Jays, Bald Eagles, and various song bird species. Meet at Southern section, 6125 Osprey Road, Venice.  

    Host: Eileen Gerle, eileengerle@gmail.com


    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Thursday, October 12, 2023
    • Sunday, October 15, 2023
    • Suncoast Youth Conservation Center, 6650 Dickman Road, Apollo Beach, FL

    A four-day festival offering field and boat trips, presentations, keynotes, and a free nature expo of vendors and exhibits.  Enjoy and learn from renowned professionals, experience peak migration, and shop unique products


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    • Thursday, October 12, 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Venice Audubon Center

    Board of Directors meetings will take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except November) from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Venice Audubon Center.  Board meetings are open to members; members may address the Board at the beginning of the meeting.  

    • Saturday, October 14, 2023
    • 8:30 AM
    • Red Bug Slough, 5200 Beneva Rd., Sarasota
    Register

    Winter birding here in past years has been great. We’ll look for waders, waterfowl, warblers and more. About 1.5 miles of walking. Meet in the parking lot, 5200 Beneva Rd., Sarasota.

    Host: Bailey Cleveland, baileycleveland92@gmail.com


    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Saturday, October 14, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
    Register

    Volunteer Saturdays are scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9-11 AM. Whether you can volunteer just once or on a regular basis, please join us!

    The Venice Audubon "Green Team" dedicates time to garden, landscape, restore habitat, and keep the Rookery Park beautiful during Volunteer Saturdays. Come and stay as long as you feel comfortable. If you have work gloves and a rake or other garden tools, please bring them. If not, we have some to share. Other projects such as preparing materials for upcoming programs, cleaning equipment, setting up Purple Martin colony housing, etc. also offer opportunities for volunteers.

    Come, help keep our park in top shape and enjoy some fun and camaraderie with other members. Projects may vary seasonally or by need. We suggest you bring a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and sturdy shoes.

    Contact Roy Musick at rmusick@veniceaudubon.org if you need more information.


    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Tuesday, October 17, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice
    Register

    Ecuador is well known for its biodiversity and host to more than 1600 species of birds. We'll show some. But even more valuable will be the discoveries within its fauna and flora. Tropical rain forests have evolved in unique ways that make them repositories of some of life's most valuable treasures, waiting to be discovered.

    All are welcome - members of the public as well as Venice Audubon Members.

    Participants are strongly encouraged to follow current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

    • 6:00pm:  Refreshments and conversation
    • 6:30pm: Announcements followed immediately by tonight's program
    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Saturday, October 21, 2023
    • 8:00 AM
    • Pinecraft Park, 1420 Gilbert Ave., Sarasota
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    Barred owls, woodpeckers, warblers, vireos, thrushes and more in a wooded urban oasis, one of the area’s hotter “hot spots”. The area is small, but some walking may be difficult. Meet in the parking lot, 1420 Gilbert Ave., Sarasota. 

    Host: Tom Litteral, tlitteral@comcast.net


    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Thursday, October 26, 2023
    • Saturday, October 28, 2023
    • Sheraton Tampa Brandon, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL
    Florida’s premier conservation gathering, where grassroots leaders from around the state join Audubon’s professional staff and partners to grow their knowledge and skills to protect Florida’s natural resources.  Learning sessions, keynote presentation, awards, and field trips to some of the birdiest hotspots in the region are part of this weekend event.

    Register
    • Thursday, October 26, 2023
    • 8:00 AM
    • Siesta Key, Sarasota
    Register

    Sarasota’s premier beach is the site for a wide variety of gulls, terns and shorebirds. Plenty of walking, but if you hit one birding location along the coastline, this is it. Meet in the Siesta Key Beach main parking lot near the pavilion.

    Host: Lou Sharp, ljsharp@sbcglobal.net


    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Thursday, November 02, 2023
    • 8:00 AM
    • Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 6888 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota
    Register

    A spectacular birding hotspot, with ducks, herons, egrets and a good chance at Purple Gallinules, bitterns, rails and hawks.  Meet at the picnic tables at the Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 6888 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota. 

    Host:  Jack Foard, captainjackfoard@yahoo.com


    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Saturday, November 04, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Vence Audubon Nature Center, 4002 S Tamiami Trail via Annex Rd, Venice, FL 34293
    • 8
    Register

    Children ages 3 to 5 years old and an accompanying adult are invited to learn different ways animals adapt to survive in their environments. Big Naturalist and environmental educator Eileen Gerle leads this hour-long program that includes story time, a nature hike, and a craft.

    Children are asked to wear sturdy, closed footwear and to bring a water bottle. Registration is limited to ensure a small group experience.

    Download event flyer.

    Registration is required.




    • Wednesday, November 08, 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Venice Audubon Center

    Board of Directors meetings will take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except November) from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Venice Audubon Center.  Board meetings are open to members; members may address the Board at the beginning of the meeting.  

    • Thursday, November 09, 2023
    • Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

    We’re on the road again!  This season’s day trips offer birding PLUS education opportunities at world-renowned conservation and research facilities, expanding our awareness of wildlife conservation, human impacts, and changing environments on the many bird and animal species we appreciate and strive to protect.  Come along for the day, meet new people, enjoy the wildlife, and learn something new!  Registration is directly through Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Preserve. Click the button below for additional information and schedule and to purchase your BirdingPlus Field Trip admission.

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    • Saturday, November 11, 2023
    • 8:00 AM
    • Manasota Scrub Preserve, 2695 Bridge Street, Englewood
    Register

    An excellent hike when migrating birds stop by this beautiful 154 acre preserve which is part of the Lemon Bay watershed.  Meet at 8:00 in the parking area at 2695 Bridge Street, Englewood. 

    Host: Tom Litteral, tlitteral@comcast.net


    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Saturday, November 11, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
    Register

    Volunteer Saturdays are scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9-11 AM. Whether you can volunteer just once or on a regular basis, please join us!

    The Venice Audubon "Green Team" dedicates time to garden, landscape, restore habitat, and keep the Rookery Park beautiful during Volunteer Saturdays. Come and stay as long as you feel comfortable. If you have work gloves and a rake or other garden tools, please bring them. If not, we have some to share. Other projects such as preparing materials for upcoming programs, cleaning equipment, setting up Purple Martin colony housing, etc. also offer opportunities for volunteers.

    Come, help keep our park in top shape and enjoy some fun and camaraderie with other members. Projects may vary seasonally or by need. We suggest you bring a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and sturdy shoes.

    Contact Roy Musick at rmusick@veniceaudubon.org if you need more information.

    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Tuesday, November 14, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice
    Register

    This year marks Audubon’s 124th annual Christmas Bird Count, continuing the longest running community science project in the United States. Venice Area Audubon’s participation in the CBC began in our chapter’s early history and we continue to add to the national assessment of the state of birds in our country. Bob Clark, VAAS’s Christmas Bird Count coordinator, presents the purpose, outcomes, and significance of the annual survey as our Audubon chapter prepares for this year’s count on December 17, 2023. Bob will also discuss opportunities for more VAAS members to become involved in this important community science effort.

    All are welcome - members of the public as well as Venice Audubon Members.

    Participants are strongly encouraged to follow current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

    • 6:00pm:  Refreshments and conversation
    • 6:30pm: Announcements followed immediately by tonight's program
    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Saturday, November 18, 2023
    • 8:30 AM
    • Red Bug Slough, 5200 Beneva Rd., Sarasota
    Register

    Winter birding here in past years has been great. We’ll look for waders, waterfowl, warblers and more. About 1.5 miles of walking. Meet in the parking lot, 5200 Beneva Rd., Sarasota.

    Host: Bailey Cleveland, baileycleveland92@gmail.com


    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Saturday, December 02, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Vence Audubon Nature Center, 4002 S Tamiami Trail via Annex Rd, Venice, FL 34293
    • 7
    Register

    Children ages 3 to 5 years old and an accompanying adult are invited to learn about the life cycle of some of the beautiful butterflies that are frequently seen in our area of Florida. Big Naturalist and environmental educator Eileen Gerle leads this hour-long program that includes story time, a walk through the Venice Audubon Pollinator Garden to look for butterflies and the plants that host and feed them, and a craft.

    Children are asked to wear sturdy, closed footwear and to bring a water bottle. Registration is limited to ensure a small group experience.

    Download event flyer.

    Registration is required.





    • Saturday, December 09, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
    Register

    Volunteer Saturdays are scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9-11 AM. Whether you can volunteer just once or on a regular basis, please join us!

    The Venice Audubon "Green Team" dedicates time to garden, landscape, restore habitat, and keep the Rookery Park beautiful during Volunteer Saturdays. Come and stay as long as you feel comfortable. If you have work gloves and a rake or other garden tools, please bring them. If not, we have some to share. Other projects such as preparing materials for upcoming programs, cleaning equipment, setting up Purple Martin colony housing, etc. also offer opportunities for volunteers.

    Come, help keep our park in top shape and enjoy some fun and camaraderie with other members. Projects may vary seasonally or by need. We suggest you bring a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and sturdy shoes.

    Contact Roy Musick at rmusick@veniceaudubon.org if you need more information.


    Registration is appreciated but not required.



    • Thursday, December 14, 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Venice Audubon Center

    Board of Directors meetings will take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except November) from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Venice Audubon Center.  Board meetings are open to members; members may address the Board at the beginning of the meeting.  

    • Sunday, December 17, 2023
    • Venice-Englewood area
    Register

    The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is the oldest community science project in the United States with the first count taking place on December 25, 1900.  The history of this event has grown tremendously since then and occurs annual between December 14 and January 5, utilizing thousands of volunteers throughout the country.  

    Venice Area Audubon Society, a long-time participant in this project, adds to the national bird count by surveying the local Venice-Englewood area annually on one designated morning.  Over 100 volunteers survey a 15-mile circumference circle extending from downtown Venice to I-75 to Manasota Key.  Volunteers proceed to specific locations to observe and record the species and number of birds sighted, then report the information to the VAAS Christmas Bird Count coordinator for submission to National Audubon.  New volunteers are always welcome!


    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Tuesday, December 19, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice
    Register

    This evening takes us back to the classroom for a look at this highly successful and long-standing VAAS education program. Capitalizing on the excitement and enthusiasm of local school children, the seeds of environmental conservation are planted with both classroom instruction and a field trip to the Rookery, leaving a lasting impression on both the children and the many VAAS volunteers who help.

    Linda retired from a successful Sarasota County Schools teaching career and now fills her time as a watercolor artist, Florida Master Naturalist, VAAS Board Member, and the coordinator of the 2nd Grade Birdwatchers Program and the 5th Grade Scrub Jay Program.

    All are welcome - members of the public as well as Venice Audubon Members.

    Participants are strongly encouraged to follow current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

    • 6:00pm:  Refreshments and conversation
    • 6:30pm: Announcements followed immediately by tonight's program
    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Saturday, January 06, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Vence Audubon Nature Center, 4002 S Tamiami Trail via Annex Rd, Venice, FL 34293
    • 8
    Register

    Children ages 3 to 5 years old and an accompanying adult are invited to learn about bats and their important role in the environment around us. Big Naturalist and environmental educator Eileen Gerle leads this hour-long program that includes story time and a nature hike to the Venice Rookery bat houses to watch the bats leave at sundown to forage for insects.

    Children are asked to wear sturdy, closed footwear and to bring a water bottle. Registration is limited to ensure a small group experience.

    PLEASE NOTE THE TIME OF THIS EVENT CORRESPONDS WITH THE DEPARTURE OF THE BATS FROM THE BAT HOUSES.

    Download event flyer.

    Registration is required.

    • Tuesday, January 09, 2024
    • Thursday, January 18, 2024
    • Ecuador

    A VAAS birding tour to exotic Ecuador has been arranged for January 9-18, 2024. We hope you'll be able to join the tour to the lush region around Mindo Valley, home to 500 species of birds including Andean Cock of the Rock, Squirrel Cuckoo, Masked Trogon, Flame Faced and Glistening Green Tanagers.

    Passports must be valid through September 2024, six months after the tour. Please note: Renewing passports can take up to three months.

    To obtain more details about this tour and to secure a reservation with a $200 deposit, please contact Roy Musick, VAAS co-president at rmusick@veniceaudubon.org.

    We look forward to your joining us!

    • Thursday, January 11, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Venice Audubon Center

    Board of Directors meetings will take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except November) from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Venice Audubon Center.  Board meetings are open to members; members may address the Board at the beginning of the meeting.  

    • Saturday, January 13, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
    Register

    Volunteer Saturdays are scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9-11 AM. Whether you can volunteer just once or on a regular basis, please join us!

    The Venice Audubon "Green Team" dedicates time to garden, landscape, restore habitat, and keep the Rookery Park beautiful during Volunteer Saturdays. Come and stay as long as you feel comfortable. If you have work gloves and a rake or other garden tools, please bring them. If not, we have some to share. Other projects such as preparing materials for upcoming programs, cleaning equipment, setting up Purple Martin colony housing, etc. also offer opportunities for volunteers.

    Come, help keep our park in top shape and enjoy some fun and camaraderie with other members. Projects may vary seasonally or by need. We suggest you bring a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and sturdy shoes.

    Contact Roy Musick at rmusick@veniceaudubon.org if you need more information.


    Registration is appreciated but not required.



    • Tuesday, January 16, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice
    Register

    Many songbirds migrate through our area annually, some staying through the winter and some using our parks and yards as a stop-over on a longer journey.  This evening we’ll learn about some of the difficulties migratory birds face, including what types of injuries and conditions result in a bird needing rehabilitation and the rehabilitation process.  Jayne will include discussion on how we can reduce negative impacts on birds around our homes and communities and ideas to attract birds safely to our gardens. 

    Jayne Neville was the founder/president of Mount Vernon Songbird Sanctuary in Southington, CT, a non-profit organization focusing on the conservation of migratory songbirds.  She has a long history in bird rehabilitation and habitat preservation.  

    All are welcome - members of the public as well as Venice Audubon Members.

    Participants are strongly encouraged to follow current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

    • 6:00pm:  Refreshments and conversation
    • 6:30pm: Announcements followed immediately by tonight's program
    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Tuesday, January 30, 2024
    • Archbold Research Station
    Register
    We’re on the road again!  This season’s day trips offer birding PLUS education opportunities at world-renowned conservation and research facilities, expanding our awareness of wildlife conservation, human impacts, and changing environments on the many bird and animal species we appreciate and strive to protect.  Come along for the day, meet new people, enjoy the wildlife, and learn something new!


    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Saturday, February 03, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Vence Audubon Nature Center, 4002 S Tamiami Trail via Annex Rd, Venice, FL 34293
    • 8
    Register

    Children ages 3 to 5 years old and an accompanying adult are invited to learn about the birds that make their nests and raise their young at the Venice Rookery. Big Naturalist and environmental educator Eileen Gerle leads this hour-long program that includes story time, a hike to the Rookery Pavilion to watch the antics of the young nestlings, and a craft.

    Children are asked to wear sturdy, closed footwear and to bring a water bottle. Registration is limited to ensure a small group experience.

    Download event flyer.

    Registration is required.

    • Thursday, February 08, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Venice Audubon Center

    Board of Directors meetings will take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except November) from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Venice Audubon Center.  Board meetings are open to members; members may address the Board at the beginning of the meeting.  

    • Saturday, February 10, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
    Register

    Volunteer Saturdays are scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9-11 AM. Whether you can volunteer just once or on a regular basis, please join us!

    The Venice Audubon "Green Team" dedicates time to garden, landscape, restore habitat, and keep the Rookery Park beautiful during Volunteer Saturdays. Come and stay as long as you feel comfortable. If you have work gloves and a rake or other garden tools, please bring them. If not, we have some to share. Other projects such as preparing materials for upcoming programs, cleaning equipment, setting up Purple Martin colony housing, etc. also offer opportunities for volunteers.

    Come, help keep our park in top shape and enjoy some fun and camaraderie with other members. Projects may vary seasonally or by need. We suggest you bring a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and sturdy shoes.

    Contact Roy Musick at rmusick@veniceaudubon.org if you need more information.


    Registration is appreciated but not required.



    • Tuesday, February 20, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice
    Register
    Owls are among the most popular and enigmatic of bird species, appearing in folklore, movies, artwork, and home decor, as well as through the lenses of birders. They're so much more than cute and fluffy, though. Environmental educator and VAAS Board Member Eileen Gerle reveals the mystery of owls' unique adaptations and discusses the importance of these birds in the ecosystem. You'll leave tonight's presentation with an even greater appreciation of these incredible birds of prey.


    All are welcome - members of the public as well as Venice Audubon Members.

    Participants are strongly encouraged to follow current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

    • 6:00pm:  Refreshments and conversation
    • 6:30pm: Announcements followed immediately by tonight's program
    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Saturday, February 24, 2024
    • The Rookery
    Register

    More info coming soon.


    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Saturday, March 02, 2024
    • Audubon Florida Center for Birds of Prey
    Register
    We’re on the road again!  This season’s day trips offer birding PLUS education opportunities at world-renowned conservation and research facilities, expanding our awareness of wildlife conservation, human impacts, and changing environments on the many bird and animal species we appreciate and strive to protect.  Come along for the day, meet new people, enjoy the wildlife, and learn something new!


    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Saturday, March 09, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
    Register

    Volunteer Saturdays are scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9-11 AM. Whether you can volunteer just once or on a regular basis, please join us!

    The Venice Audubon "Green Team" dedicates time to garden, landscape, restore habitat, and keep the Rookery Park beautiful during Volunteer Saturdays. Come and stay as long as you feel comfortable. If you have work gloves and a rake or other garden tools, please bring them. If not, we have some to share. Other projects such as preparing materials for upcoming programs, cleaning equipment, setting up Purple Martin colony housing, etc. also offer opportunities for volunteers.

    Come, help keep our park in top shape and enjoy some fun and camaraderie with other members. Projects may vary seasonally or by need. We suggest you bring a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and sturdy shoes.

    Contact Roy Musick at rmusick@veniceaudubon.org if you need more information.


    Registration is appreciated but not required.



    • Thursday, March 14, 2024
    • Friday, March 22, 2024
    • Ecuador

    A second VAAS birding tour to exotic Ecuador has been arranged for March 13-22, 2024. Due to the overwhelming interest in the January tour, Holbrook Travel has arranged another VAAS group tour, for which only 6 openings remain. We hope you'll be able to join the 10 day tour to the lush region around Mindo Valley, home to 500 species of birds including Andean Cock of the Rock, Squirrel Cuckoo, Masked Trogon, Flame Faced and Glistening Green Tanagers.

    The itinerary will be similar to our January trip and includes hotel, meals, local transportation, expert guide and our own ecologist and group leader, Eileen Gerle. The cost for our group will be slightly less than $3000 plus about $500 for round trip airfare from Miami to Quito. Carpooling to Miami will enable us to fly together.

    Passports must be valid through September 2024, six months after the tour. Please note: Renewing passports can take up to three months.

    To obtain more details about this tour and to secure a reservation with a $200 deposit, please contact Roy Musick, VAAS co-president at rmusick@veniceaudubon.org.

    We look forward to your joining us!


    • Thursday, March 14, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Venice Audubon Center

    Board of Directors meetings will take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except November) from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Venice Audubon Center.  Board meetings are open to members; members may address the Board at the beginning of the meeting.  

    • Tuesday, March 19, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice
    Register
    The threatened Least Tern has declined in population significantly in the last 50 years. These and other beach-nesting birds are threatened by numerous perils. Mary Lundeberg, conservation photographer, writer, and passionate shorebird protector, will talk about the life cycle of these birds, the challenges they face, and what people can do to help. Mary will illustrate her talk with images of the beautiful, threatened shorebirds and seabirds who nest on beaches in Florida (Least Tern, Snowy Plover, Wilson’s Plover, Black Skimmer and American Oystercatcher) and in Michigan (the endangered Great Lakes Piping Plover).


    All are welcome - members of the public as well as Venice Audubon Members.

    Participants are strongly encouraged to follow current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

    • 6:00pm:  Refreshments and conversation
    • 6:30pm: Announcements followed immediately by tonight's program
    Registration is appreciated but not required.


    • Thursday, April 11, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Venice Audubon Center

    Board of Directors meetings will take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except November) from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Venice Audubon Center.  Board meetings are open to members; members may address the Board at the beginning of the meeting.  

    • Saturday, April 13, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
    Register

    Volunteer Saturdays are scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9-11 AM. Whether you can volunteer just once or on a regular basis, please join us!

    The Venice Audubon "Green Team" dedicates time to garden, landscape, restore habitat, and keep the Rookery Park beautiful during Volunteer Saturdays. Come and stay as long as you feel comfortable. If you have work gloves and a rake or other garden tools, please bring them. If not, we have some to share. Other projects such as preparing materials for upcoming programs, cleaning equipment, setting up Purple Martin colony housing, etc. also offer opportunities for volunteers.

    Come, help keep our park in top shape and enjoy some fun and camaraderie with other members. Projects may vary seasonally or by need. We suggest you bring a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and sturdy shoes.

    Contact Roy Musick at rmusick@veniceaudubon.org if you need more information.


    Registration is appreciated but not required.



    • Tuesday, April 16, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice
    Register

    All are welcome - members of the public as well as Venice Audubon Members.

    Participants are strongly encouraged to follow current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

    • 6:00pm:  Refreshments and conversation
    • 6:30pm: Meeting to discuss plans for the coming year

    Registration is appreciated but not required.