Our 2023-2024 Season of Programs and Field Trips have come to an end.

Soon we will begin planning for our October 2024 through May 2025 Season and will keep you up-to-date of our progress in The Kite, our monthly newsletter, throughout the summer.

Stay hydrated and use sunscreen.

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FIELD TRIP
Saturday, May 4

SWEETWATER WETLANDS PARK
for Bobolinks & more



Join us for a walk at this man-made wetland where the birds are accustomed to humans. There are often opportunities for close-up looks and great photographs.This time of year, we may see migrating Bobolinks feasting on the Southern Rice Grass, along with local favorites.
Approx. 2 - 3 hours
Difficulty Level 2: May involve uneven terrain; 1-2 miles.

PARKING FEE: $5 PER VEHICLE
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
contact Celina Rohman virgil1946@att.net and Nancy Staples nlshootie@gmail.com
To caravan from Melrose meet on the west side of Heritage Park at 7:50 OR
Sweetwater Wetlands Park at 8:30 AM
325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville

There are restrooms at this location

Sallie Carlock
President



SFAS Program Meetings
Active: Oct. - May
Annual Report
When: Speaker Series Programs are held Tuesdays evenings at 6:45PM October thru May

Where: Trinity Episcopal Parish Hall (204 SR 26 downtown Melrose)

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Photo Credits
Photographs displayed on this website are copyrighted and were provided with permission by:
Ann Stodola
Dr. Jeff Smith
John Sloane
Richard Segall
Carol Sallette
Anne Pierce
Ida Little
Joyce King
Ray Franklin
Bill Chitty
Sallie Carlock
Jan & Bill Bolte
Keith Bollum
Bob Bird


SANTA FE AUDUBON SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

The Santa Fe Audubon Society membership offers many benefits. Your contribution stays local, all directly supporting the efforts of Santa Fe Audubon Society.

Other benefits of local membership include:
  • Getting involved with YOUR community
  • Meeting other people committed to conservation
  • Volunteering to help make a difference, learning more about your local environment
  • Enjoying environmental and birding field trips
  • Supporting and influencing local issues related to conservation of the region
  • Exercising your voting privileges at Chapter Business Meetings.

  • Click here for downloadable PDF for local membership

    In addition to becoming a member of the Santa Fe Audubon Society, everyone is encouraged to become a member of the National Audubon Society.

    National Audubon Society membership is a three part membership. Once paid, you are a member at the national and state levels as well as a full member at the local level. Your local chapter affiliation is decided by assigned zip code from the National Audubon Society. For Santa Fe Audubon Society area zip codes, see map or list. The National Audubon Society sends Santa Fe Audubon a very small portion of each person’s annual dues coming from those zip codes.

    In addition to this baseline funding, the national and state organizations also provide a wide array of support services, information and opportunities to participate on a higher level. For complete information see the national site and state site.

    Paid up members of the National Audubon Society receive the Audubon magazine, bi-monthly from national and the Florida Naturalist from the state three times a year. Santa Fe Audubon currently sends out mailings with program and scheduling information to all members. You can join National Audubon Society online here. Be sure to designate E52 (Santa Fe Audubon) as the Chapter Code in the online form.



    A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. For more information dial 1-800-HELP-FLA(435-7352) or go to www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com.