NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Program Schedule for the 2024-2025 Season
Presentations are all on second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm and generally last about an hour. A potluck supper will be held before each program, at 6 pm. All are invited to attend!
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December 10: Florida Wildlife Studios, presented by Jacque Palomaki, Florida wildlife and landscape artist and musician, and Chip Newton, photographer and musician.
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January 14: Raptor Rescue, presented by Nancy Murray, President, Raptor Center of Tampa Bay
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February 11: Fascinating Florida Insects, presented by Cissy Stanko, Garden Educator at Bok Tower Gardens.
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March 11: Feathered Jewels, the Amazing World of Hummingbirds, presented by Reinier Munguia, President, Lake Region Audubon Society, photographer
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Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count will take place on Saturday, December 28.
For this who have not participated in the past, participants count birds at various destinations. This is done in teams, by car, on routes which are pre-determined. It takes most of the day, starting and ending at the Ridge Audubon Center, where the counts are tallied. If you can contribute your time, please contact Jacque Woodward at 863-632-1667.
Got news? Your recent local birding and nature-related news could fit here! Contact jomarlin@bellsouth.net. Please put Ridge Audubon in the subject.
A Big Success
Our annual sale in conjunction with the 39-mile Scenic Highway Sale took place on November 2. This is our biggest fund raiser of the year. It is also a big undertaking that is weeks in planning and preparation. Thanks to the volunteers who helped to price, set up, sell and clean up!
The Lake Region Bird Club is part of the Lake Region Audubon Society, located in nearby Winter Haven.
They meet on Thursdays from November to April for birding outings. For more information, email Bob Snow at birdclub@lakeregionaudubon.org.
Lake Region Audubon Society
Bird Club schedule for the '24 - '25 season
December 5: This message from Bob Snow: >>>The scheduled trip to Fort DeSoto appears to be a no go, since the park is still closed, due to storm related issues. I suggest we do a short hike at Itchepackesassa Creek Wetlands, at 12855 Walker Road, Lakeland, FL. 33810. We can meet at the parking area at 8:00 a.m. for approximately a 1.5 mile hike.>>>
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