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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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November 12: Underwater Odyssey, presented by Kristiana Heath, science educator, photographer and scuba diver

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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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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

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November 7: Circle B at 8:00 a.m. for a possible tram ride or hike. Bring lunch, binoculars, etc. We will discuss the upcoming season and trips. 

 

November 14: Lake Gwyn Park at 8:00 a.m. This will be a short hike of about 1.5 miles. The parking area is located next to Wahneta Elementary School, on 4th Street East, off Rifle Range Road. The published address for the park takes you to a different entrance.  

 

November 21: Se7en Wetlands Park, 500 West Carter Road, Lakeland, FL. 33813. The wetland is located at the rear of Loyce Harpe Park. Meet at the park at 8:00 a.m. Bring binoculars, scopes, water, etc. This will be a hike of approximately 2.5 miles.

 

November 28: Thanksgiving. No trip planned.

 

December 5: Fort DeSoto, 3500 Pinellas Bayway South St. Petersburg, FL. 33715. Meet at the Mulberry McDonald’s at 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. departure. Bring lunch, binoculars, scopes, walkie-talkies, etc. We will hike about 2-3 miles, as well as driving and periodic stops for observation. We will make our first stop at the I-275 North Rest Area for some birding and restroom break. Afterwards, we will stop at the first pond on Pinellas Bayway, to make sure everyone is present before proceeding. The entrance fee to the park is $5 per vehicle.

 

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