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The Limpkin Times
Apalachee Audubon Society Mission Statement:
Protection of the environment through education,
appreciation and conservation.
January 2018
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The National Audubon Society, in partnership with National Geographic and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, has deemed 2018 as the "Year of the Bird". Apalachee Audubon will be linking up with this educational and promotional initiative, in addition to staying committed to the protection of the Apalachicola Basin, inspiring young people to care about birds, and helping members like you experience the birds that make our area so special.
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January Program
The Islands at Apalachicola with oceanographer Jeff Chanton & nature writer Susan Cerulean
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Social 7:00 PM, Program 7:30 PM
The King Life Sciences Building
319 Stadium Drive, Room 1024
Summary:
Oceanographer Jeff Chanton and nature writer Susan Cerulean will share what they've learned over two decades of studying and exploring St Vincent Island, a national wildlife refuge west of Apalachicola. They will talk about how the River's flow affects the configuration of the island, and some of the wild creatures who call it home.
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Other Upcoming Field Trips
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Saturday, January 6
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tall Timbers Research Station
Meet at 8 a.m. at the main building parking lot. There is a 20 person limit. We will be finished by noon.
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Friday, January 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lafayette Heritage Trail Park
Meet at 8 a.m. at the main parking lot in Piney Z subdivision. There will be a fair amount of walking involved. We will be finished by noon.
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Register for the Apalachicola River Symposium
This conference will bring renewed attention to the ecological, cultural and economic importance of the Apalachicola River, Floodplain and Bay and strengthen efforts to ensure the sustainability of this resource for current and future generations.
The political, regulatory, and physical contexts for managing long standing issues of flow are changing within the Tri-State region of the Apalachicola Chattahoochee Flint (ACF) Basin. Of particular importance are the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Water Control Manual recently proposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the anticipated decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Florida v Georgia. Drought management is taking on increased importance, while long standing questions of science and management remain important both in Florida and within the larger ACF Basin.
The conference will offer opportunities to learn about the challenges and opportunities ahead from knowledgeable scientists, elected leaders and local, state and federal water managers in the Tri-State region, as well as from other stakeholders.
First Day Conference Only -
(Science Sessions) $25.00
Day 2-3 Conference Registration (Policy and Regulatory Issues) -
$125 (includes 1 banquet ticket)
All 3 Days -
$135 (includes 1 banquet ticket)
Post Conference Bus Trip and Boat Ride on Apalachicola River (Friday from noon - 5 pm) (limited seats) -
$35
Social and Banquet with Guest Speaker Senator Bob Graham
(purchased separately)
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$50
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Join Us On A Tour of Wildlife-friendly Yards
Saturday, February 17
10:00-4:00
Interested in making your yard more attractive to birds and other wildlife? The Apalachee Audubon Society invites you to take a self-guided tour of five local yards that are wildlife havens.
Tickets are $10 per person and will be available for purchase in mid-January at Native Nurseries and Wild Birds Unlimited. Check the
Wildlife-friendly Yard Tour webpage
for an announcement of ticket availability and contact information for the stores.
Ticket holders will receive addresses and directions to each location at the time of purchase.
Each yard has unique features to attract a variety of birds and other wildlife such as wintering hummingbirds, orioles, tanagers, finches, and pine siskins as well as our year-round residents. You will be inspired to maintain your own yard or green space for wildlife, whether it is one bird feeder, one nest box, one wildflower bed, one garden path, or one natural area.
Make a difference for wildlife, one yard at a time! Join us in our 11th annual Wildlife-Friendly Yards Tour and fundraiser to benefit Apalachee Audubon Society.
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2018: Year of the Bird
100 years ago, a pivotal piece of legislation was signed that helped ensure that the birds people loved and enjoyed in 1918 would be around today. This year, the National Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and National Geographic are celebrating the Year of the Bird.
Apalachee Audubon will be taking part in this initiative to spread awareness about the threats birds face around the world and, more importantly, what you can do about it. We are in a good position to link up with this initiative. With our environmental education programs, symposium to educate the community about Apalachicola River conservation issues, regular field trips, and constant efforts to protect bird habitat, we are going to celebrate the Year of the Bird in actions, as well as words.
Do you have ideas for new projects? Would you like to work on one of our existing bird conservation projects? Always feel free to email us or present your ideas to board members at our events. We love to hear from you.
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Have you been birding lately? Feel free to send us your reports from the field and/or photos so that we can share them with others!
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