PROGRAM
PRESCRIBED FIRE
at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
Tuesday, DECEMBER 12
speakers Dr. Ludie Bond and Daniel Cook
Please join us to learn how prescribed fire is an effective land
management tool used in many state parks. This presentation
will provide a brief overview of prescribed fire use, benefits
and challenges, particularly at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch
State Park in Keystone Heights.
FIELD TRIP
BOAT TRIP ON SANTA FE LAKE
For Wintering Waterfowl and Gulls
Saturday, JANUARY 11
WEATHER PERMITTING
RESERVATION REQUIRED • LIMITED SEATING • 10 PASSENGERS
Departure Time 2:00 PM
$10.00 per person
cash only the day of the trip paid to the Boat Captain
To reserve your spot please see page 2 of the December Kite newsletter
Contacts will provide departure location and parking details. Reservations will be filled on a first-come first-served basis with waiting lists in case of participant cancellation. Please be sure to include the field trip name and date along with your name, phone number(s) and e-mail address, in case we need to notify you of any changes.
Stay hydrated and use sunscreen.
If you are not a member or friend of Santa Fe Audubon (a chapter in North Central Florida) and would like to be on our email list to receive our newsletter, please email us at santafeaudubonfl@aol.com
Sallie Carlock
President
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Annual Report
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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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Photographs displayed on this website are copyrighted and were provided with permission by:
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| 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 |
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SANTA FE AUDUBON SOCIETY 2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORT
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OUR MISSION
We work to educate people of all ages in the value and necessity of environmental stewardship through conservation
actions, personal example, partnerships and opportunities to experience our natural world.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
8 public programs on the theme "Saving Natural Florida", average attendance 30
Field trips: Little Orange Creek Nature Park, Etoniah Creek State Forest, Morningside Nature Center, Paynes Prairie,
Sweetwater Wetlands Park, GTM Research Reserve and more.
CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES
SE American Kestrel nest monitoring at Etoniah Creek State Forest
Etoniah Rosemary Census – data collection in October
Christmas Bird Count – 113 species, 18 teams, 64 participants
Great Backyard Bird Count -- promoted participation
Jay Watch reporting
Eagle Watch
Monitored local conservation issues
CONSERVATION EDUCATION and COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Distribute conservation materials at numerous local festivals
Monthly newsletter, The Kite, via email
Native plantings for local Habitat for Humanity and other local not for profit organizations
Participation in Conservation Leadership Initiative
CIC Fair in partnership with Santa Fe College
Monthly bird census at a private commercial company focusing on wading bird rookery
Website: www.santafeaudubon.org
Facebook: Santa Fe Audubon Society - Florida
NATIONAL/FLORIDA AUDUBON
Participation in NE FL Regional Conservation Committee
Attend Audubon Florida Annual Assembly
FINANCE
Total liabilities & equity: $26,622 (as of 2-2023)
Major income: membership and other donations
Major expenditures: donations to local conservation organizations, occupancy, support for chapter conservation
projects, (includes: educational materials, native plants & installations, SE American Kestrel project materials, etc.)
MEMBERSHIP
56 local chapter members
140 National Audubon members
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