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• Book Club Zoom Discussion: A Walk in the Park

  • When
    Wednesday, July 08, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Online (Zoom link will be provided after registration)

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  A Walk in the Park, The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko recounts the author's consideration of a possible career change with a year-long hike through the Grand Canyon, having been invited by his best friend, National Geographic photographer Pete McBride. 

  It was hot.  It was harrowing.  It was filled with rookie mistakes that were almost life-ending.  It was filled with possibly too much "nature".  It was even funny at times.  Thankfully Kevin and Pete were shepherded by a group of whitewater river guides to ensure they actually survived.  Join the adventure from the comfort of wherever you are and by the end you might even be saying, "better them than me" on this journey.

  Discussion Leader:  Jean Pichler

  NOTE:  This is an online Zoom discussion.  

  Registration required to receive the Zoom link.

  
  

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• Book Club: A Walk in the Park

  • When
    Monday, July 13, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL
  • Spaces left
    44

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  A Walk in the Park, The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko recounts the author's consideration of a possible career change with a year-long hike through the Grand Canyon, having been invited by his best friend, National Geographic photographer Pete McBride. 

  It was hot.  It was harrowing.  It was filled with rookie mistakes that were almost life-ending.  It was filled with possibly too much "nature".  It was even funny at times.  Thankfully Kevin and Pete were shepherded by a group of whitewater river guides to ensure they actually survived.  Join the adventure from the comfort of wherever you are and by the end you might even be saying, "better them than me" on this journey.

  Discussion Leader:  Jean Pichler

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

  Registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome!

  
  

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• Book Club: The Feather Thief

  • When
    Monday, August 10, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL
  • Spaces left
    45

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  A true-crime, nonfiction work, The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk Wallace Johnson delves into the criminal connection between a young American musician, the British Museum of Natural History's Tring Museum, rare bird specimens, and fly fishing!  You don't need to be a fishing aficionado to appreciate the intrigue, the mystery, and the ultimate solution to the crime.

  Discussion Leader:  Jean Pichler

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

  Registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome!

  
  

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• Book Club Zoom Discussion: The Feather Thief

  • When
    Wednesday, August 12, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Online (Zoom link will be provided after registration)

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  A true-crime, nonfiction work, The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk Wallace Johnson delves into the criminal connection between a young American musician, the British Museum of Natural History's Tring Museum, rare bird specimens, and fly fishing!  You don't need to be a fishing aficionado to appreciate the intrigue, the mystery, and the ultimate solution to the crime.

  Discussion Leader:  Jean Pichler

  NOTE:  This is an online Zoom discussion.  

  Registration required to receive the Zoom link.

  
  

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• Alligator Creek Fest

  • When
    Saturday, October 17, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    South Venice Yacht Club, 4425 Yacht Club Drive Venice, FL 34293

  Stop by our Venice Area Audubon Society table at the 7th Annual Alligator Creek Fest!  Browse the displays, take a kayak or e-bike tour, enjoy free BBQ, raffle and music!   

  This family-friendly community event is sponsored by Science and Environment Council of Southwest Florida, Inc. 

  
  

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• Monthly Program:

  • When
    Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice

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  Program information will be updated.

  6:00   Gathering and light refreshments

  6:30   Chapter business and announcements

  7:00   Program

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Monthly Program:

  • When
    Tuesday, November 17, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice

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  Program information will be updated.

  6:00   Gathering and light refreshments

  6:30   Chapter business and announcements

  7:00   Program

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Monthly Program:

  • When
    Tuesday, December 15, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice

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  Program information will be updated.

  6:00   Gathering and light refreshments

  6:30   Chapter business and announcements

  7:00   Program

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• 2026 Christmas Bird Count

  • When
    Sunday, December 20, 2026
  • Location
    Venice-Englewood area

  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. 

  Volunteer registration information to come in October 2026.

  
  

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• Monthly Program:

  • When
    Tuesday, January 19, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice

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  Program information will be updated.

  6:00   Gathering and light refreshments

  6:30   Chapter business and announcements

  7:00   Program

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Monthly Program:

  • When
    Tuesday, February 16, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice

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  Program information will be updated.

  6:00   Gathering and light refreshments

  6:30   Chapter business and announcements

  7:00   Program

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Rookery Day 2027

  • When
    Saturday, February 20, 2027
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center and Park, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL

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  Mark your calendar for Rookery Day, a fun, family-friendly morning at the Venice Audubon Center and Audubon Rookery Park.

  More details to come for:

  • guided walks
  • presentations
  • activities
  • volunteer opportunities

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• Monthly Program:

  • When
    Tuesday, March 16, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice

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  Program information will be updated.

  6:00   Gathering and light refreshments

  6:30   Chapter business and announcements

  7:00   Program

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Monthly Program: Program & Annual Meeting

  • When
    Tuesday, April 20, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice

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  Program information to be updated.

  6:00   Ice cream social

  6:30   Chapter business and announcements

  7:00   Program

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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