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.
NOTE: This is an online Zoom discussion.
Registration required to receive the Zoom link.
The Kite and The Snail recounts the investigation of scientist-author Dr. Hilary Flower to track the Everglades snail kite as it became less abundant in its usual habitat. What Dr. Flower ultimately came to understand is the resilience and adaptability of this bird to thrive amid changing conditions. It's a success story for the Everglades snail kite and those who appreciate it.
NOTE: This Zoom discussion will take place on the 3rd Monday of September.
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.
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.
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.
Join us for Mondays @ 10, a free, weekly series of presentations about various bird and nature topics from January 4 through April 29.
Presenter:
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:
Program information to be updated.
6:00 Ice cream social
Email: info@veniceaudubon.org
Telephone: 941-496-8984
Sarasota County Call Center: 941-861-5000 (General information and directions)
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