SPEAKER SERIES PROGRAM
NEW DATE FOR APRIL
Tuesday, APRIL 15
PLC presents the film
O2O
Path To Connection, Protecting The Florida Wildlife Corridor
FIELD TRIP
FRIDAY, April 18
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
Entrance fee $5.00 Per Car
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT EMAIL
Celina Rohman virgil1946@att.net
Meet at Sweetwater Wetlands Park at 8:30 AM
at the Pavillion by the restrooms
325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville
THERE ARE RESTROOMS AT THIS LOCATION
Celina Rohman
President
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| SFAS Program Meetings |
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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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| Photo Credits |
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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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