Santa Fe Audubon’s Annual
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
LIFETIME CONSERVATIONIST AWARD

TUESDAY, MARCH 14 6:45 PM Trinity Episcopal Parish Hall 204 SR 26, downtown Melrose

Please join us to celebrate Joyce King, our Founder and first President, when we present her with our Lifetime Conservationist Award for her years of service and dedication to conservation.

You do not need to be a Santa Fe Audubon Society chapter member to attend our Speaker Series programs. All are welcome!

FIELD TRIPS

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR ALL FIELD TRIPS
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT EMAIL
santafeaudubonfl@aol.com
When you make your reservation, please include your email and phone numbers(s)
and please specify if you will meet at Heritage Park or the Field Trip location

Saturday, February 25
SWEETWATER WETLANDS PARK
for waterfowl and 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 wintering ducks 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 Sallie Carlock santafeaudubonfl@aol.com
To caravan from Melrose on the west side of Heritage Park at 7:30 AM
or Sweetwater Wetlands Park at 8:10 AM
325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville

Saturday, March 11
AVES, ODES, LEPS and SPRING WILDFLOWERS
at Morningside Nature Center

Join us for Birds, Bugs and Botany with Michael Drummond in one of Gainesville’s premier nature parks, Morningside Nature Center. This is one of the last remaining examples of fire-dependent longleaf pine woodlands in the area. We will explore up to three miles of the more than six miles of trails that wind through sandhill, flatwoods, cypress domes, and areas where native vegetation is being restored. Morningside boasts a spectacular wildflower display and opportunity to see a diverse array of wildlife. Approx. 2 - 3 hours

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2 - May involve uneven terrain; 1-3 miles
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
contact Sallie Carlock santafeaudubonfl@aol.com
To caravan from Melrose meet on the west side of Heritage Park at 7:45 AM
or Morningside Nature Center Parking Lot at 8:15 AM 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL

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) Click here for past events

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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

Conservationist of the Year: 2019
A highlight of every Santa Fe Audubon Annual Meeting is the award to our "Conservationist of the Year." Recipients for this award are citizens chosen for their commitment to conservation, perseverance toward a goal, acquired knowledge about a species or special place, ability to lead and inspire others, and as examples of dedication to the cause of conservation.
Jim Gross, recipient of the SFAS Conservationist of the Year 2019, with Laura Berkelman, president of Santa Fe Audubon.
Santa Fe Audubon was delighted to award Conservationist of the Year 2019 to Bob Gross, executive director of Florida Defenders of the Environment. A geologist certified Certified by the American Institute of Professional Geologists, Bob has used his hydrology expertise to become a highly respected spokesperson for speaking truth to power, including misused power, even in the face of serious personal consequences. He works tirelessly to keep the dream of Oklawaha River Restoration alive statewide.
Past Recipients
2018	Karen Chadwick	For her extensive contributions to local awareness of environmental issues through her work with the Putnam County Environmental Council.
2017	Dr. Bob Knight and Debra Segal	For their work on restoration and protection of Florida’s artesian springs via the Florida Springs Institute. Of particular local interest, they were instrumental in the creation of both the Sweetwater Wetlands Park and Ichetucknee Springs Water Quality Improvement Project.
2016	Jill McGuire	For being a driving force and providing effective leadership and advocacy for clean water, clean air, and a healthy environment, through the Santa Fe Lake Dwellers and Santa Fe Audubon.
2015	Dr. Richard Franz	For his tireless work with the Palatka Water Works Environmental Education Center and for the Bartram Trail in Putman County Committee
2014	Claude Brown	For the instrumental part he played organizing the Putnam Land Conservancy and his ongoing work to acquire and preserve ecologically important lands throughout Putnam County.
2013	Dr. Terry Brant	Providing exceptional leadership and assistance to local governments and conservation organizations, focusing on facilitating cooperation, minimizing conflict, and improving effective water management for the area.
2012	Jackie Host	Leadership in protection of water resources; President of Lake Area Water Alliance
2011	Bill Chitty	Thousands of hours of volunteer work over the last 15 years with FWC and Forestry Service biologists in our State Forests and Parks, compiling data on local area listed (special concern, threatened, endangered) species.
2010	Bill and Jan Bolte	A lifetime of conservation leadership; founded and conducted the Melrose Christmas Bird Count for years and years before Santa Fe Audubon Society was formed.