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• Book Club Zoom Discussion: The Falcon Thief

  • When
    Wednesday, March 11, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Online (Zoom link will be provided after registration)

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  Join the Zoom online Book Club discussion on the 2nd Monday of the month.  

  Read the book if you can, but please feel free to join the Book Club discussion this  month even if you haven't had time or opportunity to do so.

  The Falcon Thief: A true tale of adventure, Treachery and the hunt for the perfect bird by Joshua Hammer, is this month's selection.   It's a true-crime adventure story about a trader of rare birds and their eggs and his eventual capture.  

  Discussion leader:  Jean Pichler

  NOTE:  This is an online Zoom discussion.  

  Registration required to receive the Zoom link.

  
  

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• Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, March 12, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Tr, Venice

  
  

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• Six Mile Cypress Slough Field Trip

  • When
    Friday, March 13, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    7751 Penzance Boulevard Fort Myers, FL 33966

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  Come walk with us through this ancient cypress forest. We will walk above the slough along the boardwalk looking for birds and visit four ponds on our walk. The cypress trees attract warblers, woodpeckers and other birds. The slough and the ponds attract wading birds. Hawks and owls have been seen too. Other animals may also be seen including alligators, turtles, and otters. The slough is filled with interesting native plants like cardinal air plants.  

  We will carpool from the Venice Audubon Center at 4002 Annex Rd, South Venice, 34287 at 7:00 AM.  Please inform Bill Fairbank if you are planning to drive directly to Six Mile Cypress Slough.

  Bring a bag lunch with you. The expected return to Venice time is 4 PM. There is a parking fee of $1 per hour for cars.

  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

  
  

  
  

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• Friday Sunset Rookery Walk

  • When
    Friday, March 13, 2026
  •  
    6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Rookery Park, 4006 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34293

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  Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led sunset walk around the Rookery Pond.  Gather at the Rookery Park pavilion to meet your walk leader, then head to the pond and the short, trail/path walk (approximately 1/3 mile) around the pond while learning about the natural history of the bird species on the Rookery island and in the park.

  The walk will feature nesting Great blue heron, Double-crested cormorant, Anhinga, White ibis and more as the breeding season proceeds into the spring.   Little blue heron, Glossy ibis, Green heron, Purple martins and other birds are also seen around the pond and park throughout the spring season.   

  Alligators patrol the pond surrounding the Rookery island. The walk ends in time to for you to watch the park's resident bats leave their bat houses near the pond to begin their nightly feeding.

  Dress for the weather including a light jacket on cool evenings, bug spray, and water, if needed.  Binoculars will enhance your viewing experience.  Limited binoculars are available for loan.  

  Registration is not required.  

  
  

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• Volunteer Saturday

  • When
    Saturday, March 14, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

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  This month's Volunteer Saturday is scheduled from 9:00-11:00 AM.  Whether you can volunteer just once or on a regular basis, please join us!  Youth volunteers under age 18 are welcome with an adult.   For minors wishing to earn volunteer hours (school, scout, etc.), please email in advance.  

  Gardening and outdoor projects will be a priority, weather permitting.  Indoor projects include preparing the Center  for upcoming events and activities.  We suggest you bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and sturdy shoes.

  Contact email info@veniceaudubon.org if you need more information.

  Registration is appreciated to help us prepare our projects and update volunteers about changes due to weather, but is not required.

  
  

  
  

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• Mondays @ 10 - Purple Martins

  • When
    Monday, March 16, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL
  • Spaces left
    37

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  Join us for Mondays @ 10, a free, weekly series of presentations about various bird and nature topics from January 5 through April 6.

  Purple Martins are long-distance migratory birds, returning from South America to nest in North America annually.  The Venice Rookery colony returns in February to nest and raise their young in the sixty-six cavities provided and monitored by Venice Area Audubon volunteers.  Today's program highlights the natural history of the Purple Martin and reviews the results of our annual monitoring program.  At the conclusion of the program, a census will be conducted, allowing participants a close up view of the nesting progress of our colony.

  Presenter:  Bob Zittel, Venice Audubon Purple Martin Project 

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

  Registration is strongly encouraged.  Limited walk-in seating will be available.

  
  

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• Monday Morning Rookery Walk

  • When
    Monday, March 16, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Tr, Venice

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  Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led walk around the Rookery Park and Pond.  Gather at the Venice Audubon Center to meet your walk leader, then head out under the oaks, toward the pond and the short, trail/path walk (approximately 1/3 mile) around the pond while learning about the natural history of the bird species on the Rookery island and in the park.

  The walk will feature nesting Great blue heron, Double-crested cormorant, Anhinga, White ibis and more as the breeding season proceeds into the spring.   Little blue heron, Glossy ibis, Green heron, Purple martins and other birds are also seen around the pond and park throughout the spring season.   Alligators patrol the pond surrounding the Rookery island. 

  Dress for the weather, bring bug spray and water, if needed.  Binoculars will enhance your viewing experience.  Limited binoculars are available for loan.  

  Registration is not required.  

  
  

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• Monthly Program: Let's Celebrate!

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

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  It's time for a celebration before many of our winter visitors "migrate" north. 

  Everyone is part of the fun tonight!  Free raffles, lots of applause for our many volunteers, and special displays recounting our chapter's history since 1965 will highlight the evening.  

  Please join us!

  6:00   Refreshments

  6:15   Chapter business and announcements

  6:30   Program

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Babcock Webb WMA Field Trip

  • When
    Wednesday, March 18, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    29200 Tucker Grade, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

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  The Babcock Webb WMA is a birding hot spot. It is home to resident and migratory birds including hawks, wood storks, wild turkeys, Bachman’s sparrows and brown-headed nuthatchs.  The eastern bluebird and many other birds are found here. Babcock is a refuge for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker.
  

  We will drive the roads of the WMA looking for birds, especially the red-cockaded woodpeckers, making frequent stops to look for birds. Little walking will be involved.  

  CARPOOLING:  If you're interested in carpooling and can either offer a ride or need a ride, please contact Aletha Boyle at aboyle@veniceaudubon.org. Carpool will depart from Venice Audubon Center at 7:15 AM.

  Meeting Location:

  Babcock Webb WMA is located about 40 miles south of Venice - 40 minutes driving time.  Take I-75 South to exit 158. Turn left onto Tucker Grade Rd. and follow it to the WMA. At the entrance Kiosk take an envelope and deposit the daily use fee of $6 per car. Then take the first right after the Kiosk and immediately turn right again into the parking area. We will meet near the bathrooms.

  Hosts:  Aletha Boyle and Bill Fairbank: wgfairbank@gmail.com

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Friday Sunset Rookery Walk

  • When
    Friday, March 20, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Rookery Park, 4006 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34293

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  Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led sunset walk around the Rookery Pond.  Gather at the Rookery Park pavilion to meet your walk leader, then head to the pond and the short, trail/path walk (approximately 1/3 mile) around the pond while learning about the natural history of the bird species on the Rookery island and in the park.

  The walk will feature nesting Great blue heron, Double-crested cormorant, Anhinga, White ibis and more as the breeding season proceeds into the spring.   Little blue heron, Glossy ibis, Green heron, Purple martins and other birds are also seen around the pond and park throughout the spring season.   

  Alligators patrol the pond surrounding the Rookery island. The walk ends in time to for you to watch the park's resident bats leave their bat houses near the pond to begin their nightly feeding.

  Dress for the weather including a light jacket on cool evenings, bug spray, and water, if needed.  Binoculars will enhance your viewing experience.  Limited binoculars are available for loan.  

  Registration is not required.  

  
  

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• Mondays @ 10 - Health Issues in Wild Bird Populations

  • When
    Monday, March 23, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL
  • Spaces left
    44

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  Join us for Mondays @ 10, a free, weekly series of presentations about various bird and nature topics from January 5 through April 6.

  Dr. Passarelli will discuss some of the concerning health issues impacting wild bird populations including avian flu and red tide. Actions the general population can take to help curtail the spread of avian diseases will also be discussed.  Dr. Passarelli is a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians.

  Presenter:  Dr. Maria Passarelli, DVM

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

  Registration is strongly encouraged.  Limited walk-in seating will be available.

  
  

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• Monday Morning Rookery Walk

  • When
    Monday, March 23, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Tr, Venice

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  Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led walk around the Rookery Park and Pond.  Gather at the Venice Audubon Center to meet your walk leader, then head out under the oaks, toward the pond and the short, trail/path walk (approximately 1/3 mile) around the pond while learning about the natural history of the bird species on the Rookery island and in the park.

  The walk will feature nesting Great blue heron, Double-crested cormorant, Anhinga, White ibis and more as the breeding season proceeds into the spring.   Little blue heron, Glossy ibis, Green heron, Purple martins and other birds are also seen around the pond and park throughout the spring season.   Alligators patrol the pond surrounding the Rookery island. 

  Dress for the weather, bring bug spray and water, if needed.  Binoculars will enhance your viewing experience.  Limited binoculars are available for loan.  

  Registration is not required.  

  
  

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• Friday Sunset Rookery Walk

  • When
    Friday, March 27, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Rookery Park, 4006 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34293

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  Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led sunset walk around the Rookery Pond.  Gather at the Rookery Park pavilion to meet your walk leader, then head to the pond and the short, trail/path walk (approximately 1/3 mile) around the pond while learning about the natural history of the bird species on the Rookery island and in the park.

  The walk will feature nesting Great blue heron, Double-crested cormorant, Anhinga, White ibis and more as the breeding season proceeds into the spring.   Little blue heron, Glossy ibis, Green heron, Purple martins and other birds are also seen around the pond and park throughout the spring season.   

  Alligators patrol the pond surrounding the Rookery island. The walk ends in time to for you to watch the park's resident bats leave their bat houses near the pond to begin their nightly feeding.

  Dress for the weather including a light jacket on cool evenings, bug spray, and water, if needed.  Binoculars will enhance your viewing experience.  Limited binoculars are available for loan.  

  Registration is not required.  

  
  

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• Grand Lake at Wellen Park Field Trip

  • When
    Saturday, March 28, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    19795 Wellen Park Blvd., Venice, FL 34293

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  Walk around the Grand Lake at Wellen Park to see wading birds, ducks, fly-overs and possibly least bitterns. The path is easy to walk because it is packed shell or paved. 

  Meet out in front of Foxtail Coffee House in downtown Wellen Park at 8:00 AM. After the walk, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy getting to know fellow birders.

  Hosts:  Pattie Haynes and Bob Clark. Contact: Bob Clark, rlwclark@gmail.com

  All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver before beginning the bird walk.

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Mondays @ 10 - Osprey: Raising a Raptor

  • When
    Monday, March 30, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL
  • Spaces left
    45

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  Join us for Mondays @ 10, a free, weekly series of presentations about various bird and nature topics from January 5 through April 6.

  Learn about the natural history of Osprey as they raise chicks in the wild, utilizing the specialized physical attributes and adaptations that make Osprey unique among raptors.  

  Presenter:  Roger Cook

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

  Registration is strongly encouraged.  Limited walk-in seating will be available.

  
  

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• Monday Morning Rookery Walk

  • When
    Monday, March 30, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Tr, Venice

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  Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led walk around the Rookery Park and Pond.  Gather at the Venice Audubon Center to meet your walk leader, then head out under the oaks, toward the pond and the short, trail/path walk (approximately 1/3 mile) around the pond while learning about the natural history of the bird species on the Rookery island and in the park.

  The walk will feature nesting Great blue heron, Double-crested cormorant, Anhinga, White ibis and more as the breeding season proceeds into the spring.   Little blue heron, Glossy ibis, Green heron, Purple martins and other birds are also seen around the pond and park throughout the spring season.   Alligators patrol the pond surrounding the Rookery island. 

  Dress for the weather, bring bug spray and water, if needed.  Binoculars will enhance your viewing experience.  Limited binoculars are available for loan.  

  Registration is not required.  

  
  

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• Friday Sunset Rookery Walk

  • When
    Friday, April 03, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Rookery Park, 4006 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34293

  Register

  Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led sunset walk around the Rookery Pond.  Gather at the Rookery Park pavilion to meet your walk leader, then head to the pond and the short, trail/path walk (approximately 1/3 mile) around the pond while learning about the natural history of the bird species on the Rookery island and in the park.

  The walk will feature nesting Great blue heron, Double-crested cormorant, Anhinga, White ibis and more as the breeding season proceeds into the spring.   Little blue heron, Glossy ibis, Green heron, Purple martins and other birds are also seen around the pond and park throughout the spring season.   

  Alligators patrol the pond surrounding the Rookery island. The walk ends in time to for you to watch the park's resident bats leave their bat houses near the pond to begin their nightly feeding.

  Dress for the weather including a light jacket on cool evenings, bug spray, and water, if needed.  Binoculars will enhance your viewing experience.  Limited binoculars are available for loan.  

  Registration is not required.  

  
  

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• Mondays @ 10 - JeoBIRDY!

  • When
    Monday, April 06, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL
  • Spaces left
    45

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  Join us for Mondays @ 10, a free, weekly series of presentations about various bird and nature topics from January 5 through April 6.

  Close out our Mondays @ 10 series with a friendly but competitive round of JeoBIRDY! to test your bird knowledge.

  Presenter:  Eileen Gerle

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

  Registration is strongly encouraged.  Limited walk-in seating will be available.

  
  

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• Monday Morning Rookery Walk

  • When
    Monday, April 06, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Tr, Venice

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  Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led walk around the Rookery Park and Pond.  Gather at the Venice Audubon Center to meet your walk leader, then head out under the oaks, toward the pond and the short, trail/path walk (approximately 1/3 mile) around the pond while learning about the natural history of the bird species on the Rookery island and in the park.

  The walk will feature nesting Great blue heron, Double-crested cormorant, Anhinga, White ibis and more as the breeding season proceeds into the spring.   Little blue heron, Glossy ibis, Green heron, Purple martins and other birds are also seen around the pond and park throughout the spring season.   Alligators patrol the pond surrounding the Rookery island. 

  Dress for the weather, bring bug spray and water, if needed.  Binoculars will enhance your viewing experience.  Limited binoculars are available for loan.  

  Registration is not required.  

  
  

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• Venice Urban Forest Walk

  • When
    Wednesday, April 08, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    3408 E. Venice Ave. Venice FL
  • Spaces left
    10

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  The Venice Urban Forest trail been years in the works and is still being developed. The nearly 2-mile trail goes along the abandoned railroad right-of way-adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway Park path. Florida Native trees, shrubs and flowers have been planted along the trail to provide habitat for birds and other wildlife, as well as to provide an urban oasis for relaxation for young and old.  eBird now lists 95 all-time bird species in the forest.  Maybe a group of savvy birders can add a few bird species to that list while on our walk.

  The walk is along a level, dirt path.

  Because the forest is fairly narrow, we are restricting this walk to no more than 15 birders on a first-come, first served, basis. ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

  Meeting Location:
  The meeting point is a small parking area at the trailhead of the Venice Urban Forest. At the intersection of U.S. 41 and Venice Ave, take Venice Avenue west towards downtown Venice. Stay in the right lane of Venice Avenue when approaching the bridge, then keep going straight onto the side road to the right  side of the bridge. instead of going over the bridge. Take the side road to the end (you’ll see the old Venice train depot on your right), then make a U-turn, going under the bridge, then look to the right to enter the dirt parking area just feet past the Venetian Waterway Park trail.

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• Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, April 09, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Tr, Venice

  
  

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• Friday Sunset Rookery Walk

  • When
    Friday, April 10, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Rookery Park, 4006 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34293

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  Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led sunset walk around the Rookery Pond.  Gather at the Rookery Park pavilion to meet your walk leader, then head to the pond and the short, trail/path walk (approximately 1/3 mile) around the pond while learning about the natural history of the bird species on the Rookery island and in the park.

  The walk will feature nesting Great blue heron, Double-crested cormorant, Anhinga, White ibis and more as the breeding season proceeds into the spring.   Little blue heron, Glossy ibis, Green heron, Purple martins and other birds are also seen around the pond and park throughout the spring season.   

  Alligators patrol the pond surrounding the Rookery island. The walk ends in time to for you to watch the park's resident bats leave their bat houses near the pond to begin their nightly feeding.

  Dress for the weather including a light jacket on cool evenings, bug spray, and water, if needed.  Binoculars will enhance your viewing experience.  Limited binoculars are available for loan.  

  Registration is not required.  

  
  

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• Pinecraft Park Field Trip

  • When
    Saturday, April 11, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    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 “hotspots.”The area is small, but some walking may be difficult over up and down irregular paths. About 1.5 to 2 miles walking .

  Park in the main lot; water and restrooms available.  Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot. 

  Host:  Bill Fairbank: wgfairbank@gmail.com

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Volunteer Saturday

  • When
    Saturday, April 11, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

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  This month's Volunteer Saturday is scheduled from 9:00-11:00 AM.  Whether you can volunteer just once or on a regular basis, please join us!  Youth volunteers under age 18 are welcome with an adult.   For minors wishing to earn volunteer hours (school, scout, etc.), please email in advance.  

  Gardening and outdoor projects will be a priority, weather permitting.  Indoor projects include preparing the Center  for upcoming events and activities.  We suggest you bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and sturdy shoes.

  Contact email info@veniceaudubon.org if you need more information.

  Registration is appreciated to help us prepare our projects and update volunteers about changes due to weather, but is not required.

  
  

  
  

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• Mondays @ 10 - Book Club: Feather Trails

  • When
    Monday, April 13, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL
  • Spaces left
    45

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  Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds by Sophie A.H. Osborn recounts the author's work to save three species of special concern - Peregrine Falcon, Hawaiian Crow, and California Condor.  Readers will learn about the unique personalities and requirements each these species needs in order to restore them to their native habitats amid the challenges of habitat loss, human impacts, and invasive species.  

  Discussion Leader:  Jean Pichler

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

  Registration is strongly encouraged.  Limited walk-in seating will be available.

  
  

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• Book Club Zoom Discussion: Feather Tails

  • When
    Wednesday, April 15, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Online (Zoom link will be provided after registration)

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  Join the Zoom online Book Club discussion on the 2nd Monday of the month.  

  Read the book if you can, but please feel free to join the Book Club discussion this  month even if you haven't had time or opportunity to do so.

  Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds by Sophie A.H. Osborn recounts the author's work to save three species of special concern - Peregrine Falcon, Hawaiian Crow, and California Condor.  Readers will learn about the unique personalities and requirements each these species needs in order to restore them to their native habitats amid the challenges of habitat loss, human impacts, and invasive species.  

  Discussion leader:  Jean Pichler

  NOTE:  This is an online Zoom discussion.  

  Registration required to receive the Zoom link.

  
  

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• Caspersen Beach Stroll Field Trip

  • When
    Saturday, April 18, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    1900 S. Harbor Drive Venice, FL

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  We will make a leisurely walk south along the beach from South Brohard beach toward Caspersen beach.  Along the way we will look for birds, shells, and sharks teeth. About 2 miles walking along the beach.

  Bring binoculars, water, hat, walking shoes, and sunscreen. 

  Meeting Location:

  We will meet at South Brohard Park at 8:00.

  
  

  Host:  Bill Fairbank: wgfairbank@gmail.com

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Monthly Program: The Importance of Bats & Annual Meeting

  • When
    Tuesday, April 21, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice

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  In addition to tonight's annual membership meeting agenda, Dr. Katherine Clements of UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County will offer a presentation on Sarasota County's most common bat species, including those at the Rookery Park.  Love them?  Fear them?  Wonder about them?  Bats are fascinating flying mammals and an important species in our ecosystem.

  6:00   Light refreshments

  6:15   Chapter business and announcements

  6:30   Program

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Fort De Soto Park Field Trip

  • When
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    3500 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, Florida 33715

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  Fort Desoto is a hotspot for migrating birds coming back from Central and South America in late spring. Scarlet Tanagers, Orchard Oriels, humming birds, warblers, and many other migrating birds can be seen when condition are favorable.  Also shore birds can be seen along the Ft Desoto beaches.  Several short walks will be made along the beach or along sandy trails. Total walking will be less than 2 miles.
  

  Meeting Location:

  To arrive at the meeting point when you reach the park - turn right at the big US flag by the park headquarters. Drive about 1 mile to the Egmont Key Ferry parking area. Meet at the opposite end of the parking from the dog park. There is a $6 per car parking fee for Ft. Desoto park.  Payment can be made at pay-stations, or by pay-by-text, or other options. Estimated return time to Venice is 4 PM. Bring a bag lunch, water, sunscreen, hat and your binoculars with you.

  
  

  If you can carry one or two extra passengers that are unable to drive to Ft. Desoto, please contact Bill Fairbank,  wgfairbank@gmail.com.

  Registration for this field trip is highly suggested since this is an out of town trip. 

  Host:  Bill Fairbank: wgfairbank@gmail.com

  Participants will be required to sign a waiver before beginning the field trip.

  
  

  
  

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