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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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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Our Annual Sale
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​
February 13: Hardee Lakes Park, 5502 Ollie Roberts Road, Bowling Green, FL. 33834. Meet at the Mulberry McDonald’s at 7:00 a.m. for a 7:30 a.m. departure. Bring lunch, binoculars, scopes, walkie-talkies, etc. This will be mostly driving and stopping for short observations. There is one hike of approximately 1.5 miles. Entrance fee is $5 per vehicle, and there are restrooms and picnic facilities at the park.
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February 20: Orlando Wetlands Park, 25155 Wheeler Road, Christmas, FL. 32709. Meet at the park between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Bring lunch, binoculars, scopes, etc. This will be a hike of approximately 2.5 – 3.0 miles. There are restrooms and picnic facilities at the park.
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February 27: Lettuce Lake Park, 6920 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL. 33637. We will meet at the park between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., at the parking area near the Nature Center. This will be a hike of approximately 2 miles. Bring lunch, binoculars, etc. The entrance fee is $2 per vehicle.
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